toggle_show_layout_bounds · Enhanced ADB MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_show_layout_bounds does on Enhanced ADB MCP Server

AI agents invoke toggle_show_layout_bounds to trigger actions in Enhanced ADB 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 toggle_show_layout_bounds needs a policy

Toggling layout bounds is an Android developer option that changes system-level display settings on the device. It's not a simple read, nor does it delete data or involve finances. It executes a system settings change via ADB (adb shell settings put system...), which is an external operation with side effects on the device's UI rendering mode.

From the tool's definition 'Show layout bounds for all views' - this toggles a developer/debug setting on the Android device, triggering an external operation that changes device display behavior

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Verdict

toggle_show_layout_bounds Rate-limited

toggle_show_layout_bounds 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": {
    "toggle_show_layout_bounds": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_show_layout_bounds_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 Enhanced ADB MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about toggle_show_layout_bounds

What does the toggle_show_layout_bounds tool do? +

Show layout bounds for all views - great for debugging layouts. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Enhanced ADB 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 toggle_show_layout_bounds? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_show_layout_bounds? +

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

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

toggle_show_layout_bounds 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.