android_install_apk · DevLab MCP Suite MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What android_install_apk does on DevLab MCP Suite

AI agents invoke android_install_apk to trigger actions in DevLab MCP Suite. 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 android_install_apk needs a policy

Installing an APK executes an adb command that deploys application code onto an Android device. The '-r' flag reinstalls over existing versions. This is an Execute action with high severity because a misused tool could install malicious or unauthorized applications on a device, potentially compromising security.

From the tool's definition Install a debug APK using adb install -r

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Verdict

android_install_apk Rate-limited

android_install_apk 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": {
    "android_install_apk": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "android_install_apk_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 DevLab MCP Suite, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about android_install_apk

What does the android_install_apk tool do? +

Install a debug APK using adb install -r. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the DevLab MCP Suite MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on android_install_apk? +

Register the DevLab MCP Suite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for android_install_apk: 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 DevLab MCP Suite. Nothing to install.

What risk level is android_install_apk? +

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

Can I rate-limit android_install_apk? +

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

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

android_install_apk is provided by the DevLab MCP Suite MCP server (tanguito86/devlab-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.