clear_proxy · Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What clear_proxy does on Enhanced ADB MCP Server

AI agents use clear_proxy to create or update resources in Enhanced ADB MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Enhanced ADB MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why clear_proxy needs a policy

Clearing proxy settings modifies the device's network configuration. This is a reversible write operation (settings can be re-applied), but misuse could disrupt network connectivity or bypass intended traffic routing, giving it medium severity.

From the tool's definition Clear HTTP proxy settings

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

clear_proxy Rate-limited

clear_proxy stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "clear_proxy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clear_proxy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about clear_proxy

What does the clear_proxy tool do? +

Clear HTTP proxy settings. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clear_proxy? +

Register the Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clear_proxy: 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 Enhanced ADB MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clear_proxy? +

clear_proxy is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit clear_proxy? +

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

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

clear_proxy is provided by the Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP server (rahulkr/r_adb_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.