set_rotation · AVD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_rotation does on AVD MCP Server

AI agents invoke set_rotation 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 set_rotation needs a policy

This tool changes the orientation/rotation state of the AVD, which is an external operation affecting the device configuration. It's reversible (you can rotate back) but it executes a command against a running emulator rather than simply reading or writing data. Severity is low as it only affects display orientation with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition 'Define rotação do device (portrait/landscape)' — triggers a device state change (rotation) on the Android Virtual Device

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Verdict

set_rotation Rate-limited

set_rotation 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": {
    "set_rotation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_rotation_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 set_rotation

What does the set_rotation tool do? +

Define rotação do device (portrait/landscape). 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 set_rotation? +

Register the AVD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_rotation: 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 set_rotation? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_rotation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_rotation 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 set_rotation completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_rotation. 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 set_rotation? +

set_rotation 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.