android_send_debug_intent · DevLab MCP Suite MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What android_send_debug_intent does on DevLab MCP Suite

AI agents invoke android_send_debug_intent 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_send_debug_intent needs a policy

This tool sends a broadcast intent to an Android app, which triggers external operations on the device. Broadcast intents can cause apps to perform actions, change state, or execute code paths. This falls under Execute since it triggers operations whose effects depend on which intent is sent and what the receiving app does with it.

From the tool's definition Send a configured app debug broadcast intent from config/apps.json

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Verdict

android_send_debug_intent Rate-limited

android_send_debug_intent 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_send_debug_intent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "android_send_debug_intent_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_send_debug_intent

What does the android_send_debug_intent tool do? +

Send a configured app debug broadcast intent from config/apps.json. 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_send_debug_intent? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit android_send_debug_intent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_send_debug_intent 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_send_debug_intent completely? +

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

android_send_debug_intent 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.