send_sms · Android MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What send_sms does on Android MCP Server

AI agents use send_sms to commit financial operations through Android MCP Server — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why send_sms needs a policy

The tool explicitly states it incurs charges, meaning it triggers a financial obligation (SMS messaging costs) on the user's account. This falls squarely in the Financial category, which is the most severe applicable category. Misuse by an AI agent could result in significant charges through mass SMS sending.

From the tool's definition Send SMS (incurs charges)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

send_sms Approval-gated

Any call to send_sms is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "send_sms": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about send_sms

What does the send_sms tool do? +

Send SMS (incurs charges). It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Android MCP Server MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on send_sms? +

Register the Android MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for send_sms: 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 Android MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is send_sms? +

send_sms is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit send_sms? +

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

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

send_sms is provided by the Android MCP Server MCP server (wujie272/android-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.