toggle_torch · Android MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_torch does on Android MCP Server

AI agents invoke toggle_torch to trigger actions in Android MCP Server. 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 toggle_torch needs a policy

This tool triggers a physical hardware action on the device (turning the flashlight/torch on or off). It executes an external operation affecting device hardware. The blast radius is minimal—misuse might drain battery or cause minor annoyance, but there's no data exposure or destructive potential.

From the tool's definition Toggle flashlight on/off

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Verdict

toggle_torch Rate-limited

toggle_torch 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": {
    "toggle_torch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_torch_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 Android MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about toggle_torch

What does the toggle_torch tool do? +

Toggle flashlight on/off. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Android MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on toggle_torch? +

Register the Android MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for toggle_torch: 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 toggle_torch? +

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_torch? +

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

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

toggle_torch 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.