android_list_devices

列出所有连接的 Android 设备

Server Android Proxy MCP zhizhuodemao/android_proxy_mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What android_list_devices does on Android Proxy MCP

AI agents call android_list_devices to retrieve information from Android Proxy MCP without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why android_list_devices needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only operation to enumerate connected Android devices. It retrieves state information without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. While the Android Proxy MCP server as a whole enables traffic interception (which has privacy implications), this specific tool is purely informational—it simply lists devices.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'android_list_devices' and description '列出所有连接的 Android 设备' (list all connected Android devices) indicates a query/enumeration operation that retrieves information about connected devices without modification.

Questions about android_list_devices

What does the android_list_devices tool do? +

列出所有连接的 Android 设备. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Android Proxy MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on android_list_devices? +

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

What risk level is android_list_devices? +

android_list_devices is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit android_list_devices? +

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

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

android_list_devices is provided by the Android Proxy MCP server (zhizhuodemao/android_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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