adk
Build and deploy PolyAI voice and chat agents from your terminal. Sign up free at studio.poly.ai, then pip install polyai-adk.
No outside reports on file
adk runs shell or system commands; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourceGitHub (polyai/adk)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/polyai/adk ↗
About Adk
Adk is an agent skill focused on Developer tools and Communication: Build and deploy PolyAI voice and chat agents from your terminal. Sign up free at studio.poly.ai, then pip install polyai-adk.
It is hosted on GitHub at polyai/adk (83 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
No npm or PyPI package is listed for this agent skill. Source code and setup steps: github.com/polyai/adk.
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 83
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-28
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).
Risks to watch for
- Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (polyai/adk). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Adk?
Adk does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/polyai/adk.
Are there security reports about Adk?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Adk currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.
Is Adk actively maintained?
Adk has 83 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/polyai/adk before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Adk?
Compare Adk side by side with similar skills in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all skills on AgentArmorHQ.
README badge and team notes
Maintain or use Adk? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.
GitHub README Markdown:
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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/polyai-adk"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/polyai-adk" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Adk" height="20" /></a>Terminal check:
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "polyai-adk"Share with your security lead
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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: adk
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/polyai-adk
- **Type:** AI agent skill
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 83 GitHub stars
#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (polyai/adk)
#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/polyai/adk
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.
_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._Key facts
- Type
- AI agent skill
- Publisher
- polyai
- Source code
- github.com/polyai/adk
- Est. context load
- ~56 tokens idle · ~1.1k tokens when active (on-demand skill)
- Popularity
- 83 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-20
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