adb_long_press · Openclaw Adb MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What adb_long_press does on Openclaw Adb

AI agents invoke adb_long_press to trigger actions in Openclaw Adb. 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 adb_long_press needs a policy

This tool triggers a physical UI interaction (long press) on an Android device screen via ADB. It executes an action on an external device that can trigger context menus, initiate drag operations, activate device features, or invoke app-specific actions depending on the coordinates. Effects vary widely by context, making it an Execute-category tool.

From the tool's definition Long press on the screen at the specified coordinates

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Verdict

adb_long_press Rate-limited

adb_long_press 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": {
    "adb_long_press": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adb_long_press_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about adb_long_press

What does the adb_long_press tool do? +

Long press on the screen at the specified coordinates. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Openclaw Adb MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on adb_long_press? +

Register the Openclaw Adb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_long_press: 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 Openclaw Adb. Nothing to install.

What risk level is adb_long_press? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_long_press? +

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

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

adb_long_press is provided by the Openclaw Adb MCP server (wilsonbeam/openclaw-adb-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.