Android MCP Server: Effortless Control & Bulletproof Security

What is Android MCP Server: Effortless Control & Bulletproof Security?

Android MCP Server is a specialized tool enabling programmatic control over Android devices via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It leverages ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to expose device management capabilities, allowing seamless integration with MCP clients like Claude Desktop or code editors such as Cursor. This server simplifies tasks like executing commands, capturing screenshots, and managing apps, while maintaining robust security through controlled access.

How to Use Android MCP Server: Effortless Control & Bulletproof Security?

Start by cloning the repository and installing dependencies with uv, then configure your device identifier in config.yaml. Integrate the server into your MCP client by specifying the execution path in the configuration file. For instance, Claude Desktop users update their claude_desktop_config.json to point to the server’s directory and runtime command. Always ensure ADB is properly set up and your device is authorized.

Key Features of Android MCP Server: Effortless Control & Bulletproof Security?

Core capabilities include:

• ADB Command Execution: Run shell commands directly on connected devices, such as installing apps or debugging logs.
• UI Layout Analysis: Retrieve clickable elements’ coordinates and properties, aiding in automated testing or accessibility checks.
• Screenshot Capture
: Instantly obtain device screen images for validation or troubleshooting.
• Package Management: List installed apps or monitor intent actions to manage device resources securely.

Use Cases of Android MCP Server: Effortless Control & Bulletproof Security?

FAQ from Android MCP Server: Effortless Control & Bulletproof Security?

Q: Does it support all Android versions?
A: Compatibility depends on ADB version and device drivers. Test on target devices before deployment.

Q: How is security ensured?
A: Access is restricted to authorized clients and devices. Sensitive operations like package installation require explicit permissions, and data transfers use encrypted channels where applicable.

Q: What if my device isn’t detected?
A: Verify ADB is correctly installed, the device is in developer mode, and the config.yaml matches the output of adb devices.

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Android MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides programmatic control over Android devices through ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This server exposes various Android device management capabilities that can be accessed by MCP clients like Claude desktop and Code editors (e.g. Cursor)

Features

• 🔧 ADB Command Execution
• 📸 Device Screenshot Capture
• 🎯 UI Layout Analysis
• 📱 Device Package Management

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• ADB (Android Debug Bridge) installed and configured
• Android device or emulator (not tested)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/minhalvp/android-mcp-server.git
cd android-mcp-server

2. Install dependencies: This project uses uv for project management via various methods of installation.

uv python install 3.11
uv sync

Configuration

The server uses a simple YAML configuration file (config.yaml) to specify the target android device

Customizing Configuration

1. Create a new configuration file:

touch config.yaml

2. Configure your device:

device:
  name: "google-pixel-7-pro:5555" # Your device identifier from 'adb devices'

Usage

An MCP client is needed to use this server. The Claude Desktop app is an example of an MCP client. To use this server with Claude Desktop:

1. Locate your Claude Desktop configuration file:

* Windows: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
* macOS: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`

2. Add the Android MCP server configuration to the mcpServers section:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "android": {
      "command": "path/to/uv",
      "args": ["--directory", "path/to/android-mcp-server", "run", "server.py"]
    }
  }
}

Replace:

• path/to/uv with the actual path to your uv executable
• path/to/android-mcp-server with the absolute path to where you cloned this repository

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Available Tools

The server exposes the following tools:

def get_packages() -> str:
    """
    Get all installed packages on the device.
    Returns:
        str: A list of all installed packages on the device as a string
    """



def execute_adb_command(command: str) -> str:
    """
    Executes an ADB command and returns the output.
    Args:
        command (str): The ADB command to execute
    Returns:
        str: The output of the ADB command
    """



def get_uilayout() -> str:
    """
    Retrieves information about clickable elements in the current UI.
    Returns a formatted string containing details about each clickable element,
    including their text, content description, bounds, and center coordinates.

    Returns:
        str: A formatted list of clickable elements with their properties
    """



def get_screenshot() -> Image:
    """
    Takes a screenshot of the device and returns it.
    Returns:
        Image: the screenshot
    """



def get_package_action_intents(package_name: str) -> list[str]:
    """
    Get all non-data actions from Activity Resolver Table for a package
    Args:
        package_name (str): The name of the package to get actions for
    Returns:
        list[str]: A list of all non-data actions from the Activity Resolver
        Table for the package
    """

Contributing

Contributions are welcome!

Acknowledgments

• Built with Model Context Protocol (MCP)