android_ui_dump

Capture the current Android UI hierarchy using uiautomator dump.

Server DevLab MCP Suite tanguito86/devlab-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What android_ui_dump does on DevLab MCP Suite

AI agents call android_ui_dump to retrieve information from DevLab MCP Suite without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why android_ui_dump needs a policy

This tool reads and captures the current UI hierarchy state from an Android device. It performs no modifications, executions, or deletions — it is purely a data retrieval/observation operation with minimal blast radius if misused.

From the tool's definition Capture the current Android UI hierarchy using uiautomator dump

Questions about android_ui_dump

What does the android_ui_dump tool do? +

Capture the current Android UI hierarchy using uiautomator dump. It is categorised as a Read tool in the DevLab MCP Suite MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on android_ui_dump? +

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

android_ui_dump is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit android_ui_dump? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the android_ui_dump 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_ui_dump completely? +

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

android_ui_dump 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.

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