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app_uninstall_all

app_uninstall_all

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What app_uninstall_all does on uiautomator2 MCP Server

AI agents call app_uninstall_all to permanently remove resources in uiautomator2 MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why app_uninstall_all needs a policy

This tool removes applications irreversibly in bulk, which is a destructive operation affecting system state. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly from 0.95), the name alone is sufficiently explicit: 'uninstall_all' unambiguously means permanent deletion. The blast radius is high—an agent misusing this could destroy the user's entire app ecosystem.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'app_uninstall_all' indicates irreversible removal of all applications from the Android device. Sibling context shows this server manages app lifecycle operations (app_install, app_start, app_stop, app_clear).

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access app_uninstall_all gives an agent:

How to control app_uninstall_all

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and uiautomator2 MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for app_uninstall_all:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "app_uninstall_all"
  ]
}

app_uninstall_all disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register uiautomator2 MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about app_uninstall_all

What does the app_uninstall_all tool do? +

app_uninstall_all. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the uiautomator2 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on app_uninstall_all? +

Register the uiautomator2 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for app_uninstall_all: 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 uiautomator2 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is app_uninstall_all? +

app_uninstall_all is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit app_uninstall_all? +

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

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

app_uninstall_all is provided by the uiautomator2 MCP Server MCP server (tanbro/uiautomator2-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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