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proxy_mobile_teardown

Reverse proxy_mobile_setup: deactivate the Android target if any, stop the transparent + explicit listeners, and emit a sudo-runnable script that removes the iptables rules and restores NetworkManager management.

How to control proxy_mobile_teardown ↓

What proxy_mobile_teardown does on Proxy

AI agents call proxy_mobile_teardown to permanently remove resources in Proxy — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why proxy_mobile_teardown needs a policy

This tool tears down network proxy infrastructure by stopping listeners, removing iptables rules, and restoring NetworkManager — these are system-level network configuration changes that are largely irreversible in the moment (iptables rules removed, services stopped, Android proxy deactivated).

From the tool's definition Reverse proxy_mobile_setup: deactivate the Android target if any, stop the transparent + explicit listeners, and emit a sudo-runnable script that removes the iptables rules and restores NetworkManager management.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access proxy_mobile_teardown gives an agent:

How to control proxy_mobile_teardown

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Proxy, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for proxy_mobile_teardown:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "proxy_mobile_teardown"
  ]
}

proxy_mobile_teardown disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Proxy — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about proxy_mobile_teardown

What does the proxy_mobile_teardown tool do? +

Reverse proxy_mobile_setup: deactivate the Android target if any, stop the transparent + explicit listeners, and emit a sudo-runnable script that removes the iptables rules and restores NetworkManager management. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Proxy MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on proxy_mobile_teardown? +

Register the Proxy MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for proxy_mobile_teardown: 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 Proxy. Nothing to install.

What risk level is proxy_mobile_teardown? +

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

Can I rate-limit proxy_mobile_teardown? +

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

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

proxy_mobile_teardown is provided by the Proxy MCP server (yfe404/proxy-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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