apktool_run · Kali Linux MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What apktool_run does on Kali Linux MCP Server

AI agents invoke apktool_run to trigger actions in Kali Linux 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 apktool_run needs a policy

apktool is used to unpack, modify, and repackage Android applications. The 'run' suffix suggests active execution of apktool operations on supplied APK files. This enables arbitrary manipulation of mobile application binaries, which constitutes Execute category—the effects depend on the specific APK provided and modifications requested.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apktool_run' indicates execution of apktool, a reverse engineering tool for Android APK files. Server context shows 60+ Kali Linux security tools including exploitation frameworks.

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Verdict

apktool_run Rate-limited

apktool_run 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": {
    "apktool_run": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apktool_run_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 Kali Linux MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about apktool_run

What does the apktool_run tool do? +

apktool_run. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Kali Linux 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 apktool_run? +

Register the Kali Linux MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apktool_run: 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 Kali Linux MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apktool_run? +

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

Can I rate-limit apktool_run? +

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

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

apktool_run is provided by the Kali Linux MCP Server MCP server (ofryma/custom-mcp-library). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.