Clear the logcat buffer.
AI agents call adb_clear_logcat to permanently remove resources in LocalAnt — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Clearing the logcat buffer permanently removes all existing log entries from the Android device's log buffer. This action cannot be undone, making it Destructive. While the blast radius is moderate (log data loss, potential loss of forensic/diagnostic evidence), it does not affect user data or system functionality directly.
From the tool's definition 'Clear the logcat buffer' — clearing the buffer irreversibly destroys existing log data
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Clear the logcat buffer. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the LocalAnt MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the LocalAnt MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for adb_clear_logcat: 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 LocalAnt. Nothing to install.
adb_clear_logcat is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the adb_clear_logcat 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for adb_clear_logcat. 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.
adb_clear_logcat is provided by the LocalAnt MCP server (yuga-hashimoto/localant). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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