set_proxy · Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_proxy does on Enhanced ADB MCP Server

AI agents use set_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 set_proxy needs a policy

This tool modifies the device's network configuration by setting an HTTP proxy. It's a reversible write operation (proxy can be changed or cleared), but misuse could route all device traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks on network communications.

From the tool's definition Set HTTP proxy for the device - useful for debugging network requests

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

set_proxy Rate-limited

set_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": {
    "set_proxy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_proxy_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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 set_proxy

What does the set_proxy tool do? +

Set HTTP proxy for the device - useful for debugging network requests. 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 set_proxy? +

Register the Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_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 set_proxy? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_proxy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_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 set_proxy completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_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 set_proxy? +

set_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.

// THE FULL RECORD

set_proxy is one line of Enhanced ADB MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →