How do I install the android tester mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `GBOX_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Android Tester MCP Server

MCP server exposing Gbox Android control tools via Model Context Protocol

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What is the Android Tester MCP Server?

MCP server exposing Gbox Android control tools via Model Context Protocol

What you get

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) plugin for automating Android devices using the Gbox SDK. This plugin provides tools for creating Android boxes, taking screenshots, performing AI-powered UI actions, and managing applications.

Create Android Boxes — Spin up virtual or physical Android devices
Screenshot Capture — Take screenshots of the current display
AI-Powered Actions — Perform UI actions using natural language instructions
App Management — Install, uninstall, and launch Android applications
Box Management — List and get information about your Android boxes

Configuration and credentials

Node.js and npm - Valid Gbox API key - TypeScript (for development)

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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
create_android_box	Create a new Android box with specified configuration
list_boxes	List all current boxes belonging to your API key
get_box	Get detailed information about a specific box
get_screenshot	Take a screenshot of the Android device
ai_action	Perform UI actions using natural language (e.g., "click the login button")
install_apk	Install an APK file from local path or URL
uninstall_apk	Uninstall an app by package name
open_app	Launch an installed application

How to install the Android Tester MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gbox-android": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/YOU_PATH_TO_THIS_REPO/android-tester-mcp/dist/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GBOX_API_KEY": "YOUR_GBOX_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js and npm - Valid Gbox API key - TypeScript (for development)

Variable	Description	Required
GBOX_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Android Tester MCP to create android box.”
“Use Android Tester MCP to list boxes.”
“Use Android Tester MCP to get box.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server exposing Gbox Android control tools via Model Context Protocol Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.