adb_unlock · Openclaw Adb MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What adb_unlock does on Openclaw Adb

AI agents invoke adb_unlock 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_unlock needs a policy

This tool performs a security-sensitive action by unlocking an Android device using credentials (password, PIN, pattern, or swipe). It executes an ADB command that bypasses the device lock screen, which could expose all device data and functions to unauthorized access. It is classified as Execute because it triggers an external operation on a physical device; severity is high because misuse grants full device access.

From the tool's definition Unlock the device with password, PIN, pattern, or swipe

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

adb_unlock Rate-limited

adb_unlock 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_unlock": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "adb_unlock_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 Openclaw Adb, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about adb_unlock

What does the adb_unlock tool do? +

Unlock the device with password, PIN, pattern, or swipe. Pattern uses 3x3 grid numbered 0-8 (top-left to bottom-right), e.g.,. 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_unlock? +

Register the Openclaw Adb MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_unlock: 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_unlock? +

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

Can I rate-limit adb_unlock? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_unlock 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_unlock completely? +

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

adb_unlock 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.