How do I install the mcp android server python mcp server?

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MCP Android Server Python MCP Server

This project provides an **MCP (Model Context Protocol)** server for automating Android devices using

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What is the MCP Android Server Python MCP Server?

This project provides an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for automating Android devices using uiautomator2. It's designed to be easily plugged into AI agents like GitHub Copilot Chat, Claude, or Open Interpreter to control Android devices through.

What MCP Android Server Python does

Requirements

Python 3.13 or higher - Android Debug Bridge (adb) installed and in PATH - Connected Android device with USB debugging enabled - uiautomator2 compatible Android device

Practical notes

Maintained by nim444, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
mcp_health	Check if the MCP server is running properly
get_device_status	Get complete device status and readiness information
connect_device	Connect to an Android device and get basic info
get_device_info	Get detailed device info: serial, resolution, battery, etc.
check_adb_and_list_devices	Check if ADB is installed and list connected devices
get_installed_apps	List all installed apps with version and package info
get_current_app	Get info about the app currently in the foreground
start_app	Start an app by its package name
stop_app	Stop an app by its package name
stop_all_apps	Stop all currently running apps
clear_app_data	Clear user data/cache of a specified app
screen_on	Turn on the screen
screen_off	Turn off the screen
unlock_screen	Unlock the screen (turn on and swipe if necessary)

How to install the MCP Android Server Python MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-android": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "bash",
      "args": [
        "-c",
        "cd /path/to/mcp-adb && source .venv/bin/activate && uv run python server.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Python 3.13 or higher - Android Debug Bridge (adb) installed and in PATH - Connected Android device with USB debugging enabled - uiautomator2 compatible Android device

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Android Server Python to mcp health.”
“Use MCP Android Server Python to get device status.”
“Use MCP Android Server Python to connect device.”

Frequently asked questions

This project provides an **MCP (Model Context Protocol)** server for automating Android devices using [uiautomator2](https://github.com/openatx/uiautomator2). It's Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.