android_manage_permissions · DevLab MCP Suite MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What android_manage_permissions does on DevLab MCP Suite

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why android_manage_permissions needs a policy

This tool modifies app permissions, which is a Write-category action (creates/changes permissions state). It is not Destructive (permissions can be revoked/restored), not Destructive (not irreversible), and not Execute in the sense of arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Grant or revoke a runtime permission for an app." The verbs 'grant' and 'revoke' indicate modification of app permissions—a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

android_manage_permissions Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about android_manage_permissions

What does the android_manage_permissions tool do? +

Grant or revoke a runtime permission for an app. Use this to test permission-dependent flows. It is categorised as a Write tool in the DevLab MCP Suite MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on android_manage_permissions? +

Register the DevLab MCP Suite MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for android_manage_permissions: 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_manage_permissions? +

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

Can I rate-limit android_manage_permissions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_manage_permissions 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_manage_permissions completely? +

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

android_manage_permissions 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.

// THE FULL RECORD

android_manage_permissions is one line of DevLab MCP Suite's registry record.

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

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