network_toggle · AVD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What network_toggle does on AVD MCP Server

AI agents invoke network_toggle to trigger actions in AVD MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why network_toggle needs a policy

This tool executes system commands that alter device state and network configuration. While not destructive (changes are reversible) or financial, it triggers external operations (network toggling via adb) whose effects depend on arguments and can significantly disrupt device connectivity and testing workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool toggles critical device functions (wifi, mobile data, airplane mode) via 'adb shell svc/settings' commands. The description explicitly states it enables/disables network interfaces and airplane mode through Android system services.

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Verdict

network_toggle Rate-limited

network_toggle stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "network_toggle": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "network_toggle_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AVD MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about network_toggle

What does the network_toggle tool do? +

Liga/desliga wifi, dados móveis e modo avião via adb shell svc/settings. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AVD MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on network_toggle? +

Register the AVD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for network_toggle: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches AVD MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is network_toggle? +

network_toggle is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit network_toggle? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the network_toggle rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block network_toggle completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for network_toggle. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides network_toggle? +

network_toggle is provided by the AVD MCP Server MCP server (jramalho/avd-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.