maxtac-android-surface-triage

Analyze Android manifest and runtime metadata to map entry points and trust boundaries.

12|Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC --skill maxtac-android-surface-triage
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Skill: maxtac-android-surface-triage
Source: https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC/tree/main/plugins/maxtac-android/skills/maxtac-android-surface-triage
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/philo-groves/MaxTAC --skill maxtac-android-surface-triage

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the initial assessment of Android applications, identifying critical components and potential security concerns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Manifest and Component Analysis: Inspects Android manifest files for activities, services, permissions, and IPC mechanisms.
  • Runtime Metadata Mapping: Maps entry points, trust boundaries, and sensitive assets from runtime metadata.
  • Triage Questions: Provides a structured set of questions to guide the researcher in understanding the application's surface-level security posture.
  • Routing to Subagents: Offers guidance on which MaxTAC subagents to use for further investigation based on the triage results.
  • Output Packet Creation: Generates a detailed packet with findings, hypotheses, and auditor routing hints.

Quick Start

Run the maxtac-android-surface-triage skill on the target APK to generate a surface triage packet.

Frequently Asked Questions about maxtac-android-surface-triage

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I triage an Android app surface for security analysis?

You can triage an Android app surface by analyzing the Android manifest and runtime metadata to identify components, entry points, trust boundaries, and sensitive assets, which generates a packet guiding further security investigation.

What does an Android manifest analysis reveal about application security posture?

Android manifest analysis reveals the application's security posture by exposing activities, services, permissions, and IPC mechanisms, which helps map entry points and trust boundaries for identifying potential security concerns during initial triage.

How do I identify entry points and trust boundaries in an Android application?

To identify entry points and trust boundaries in an Android application, map runtime metadata and inspect the manifest for IPC mechanisms and exposed components, allowing you to determine the application's surface-level security posture.

Can I use this triage process to route Android application reviews to subagents?

Yes, you can use the Android application triage process to route reviews to subagents, as it generates an output packet containing findings, hypotheses, and routing hints that guide which subagents should handle further investigation.

What is the best way to start an Android application surface review?

The best way to start an Android application surface review is to run a triage process against the target APK, which inspects the manifest and maps runtime metadata to produce a structured packet of findings and routing guidance.

Do I need runtime metadata to conduct an Android application surface triage?

Yes, you need runtime metadata to conduct an Android application surface triage, because mapping entry points, trust boundaries, and sensitive assets requires analyzing both the Android manifest and the application's runtime metadata.