execute_adb_shell_command · Android ADB MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_adb_shell_command does on Android ADB MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_adb_shell_command to trigger actions in Android ADB 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 execute_adb_shell_command needs a policy

execute_adb_shell_command triggers real processes with real consequences. An agent gone sideways doesn't fire it once — it starts dozens of builds, sends mass notifications, or burns through compute before anyone looks up.

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Verdict

execute_adb_shell_command Rate-limited

execute_adb_shell_command 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": {
    "execute_adb_shell_command": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_adb_shell_command_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 ADB MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about execute_adb_shell_command

What does the execute_adb_shell_command tool do? +

执行 ADB shell 命令并返回输出. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Android ADB 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 execute_adb_shell_command? +

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

What risk level is execute_adb_shell_command? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_adb_shell_command? +

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

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

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