How do I install the mobile device 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 `GOOGLE_API_KEY`, `MOBILE_MCP_LICENSE_KEY`, `GEMINI_API_KEY`, `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY`, `MCP_ADB_PATH` 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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Mobile Device MCP Server

MCP server that gives AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) the ability to see and interact with Android mobile devices via ADB —

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What is the Mobile Device MCP Server?

MCP server that gives AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) the ability to see and interact with Android mobile devices via ADB — AI-powered visual

Configuration and credentials

Node.js 18+ - Android device/emulator connected via ADB - ADB installed (Android SDK Platform Tools)

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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
list_devices	List all connected Android devices/emulators
get_device_info	Model, manufacturer, Android version, SDK level
get_screen_size	Screen resolution in pixels
take_screenshot	Capture screenshot (PNG or JPEG, configurable quality & resize)
get_ui_elements	Get the accessibility/UI element tree as structured JSON
tap	Tap at coordinates
double_tap	Double tap at coordinates
long_press	Long press at coordinates
swipe	Swipe between two points
type_text	Type text into the focused field
press_key	Press a key (home, back, enter, volume, etc.)
list_apps	List installed apps
get_current_app	Get the foreground app
get_logs	Get logcat entries with filtering

How to install the Mobile Device MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mobile-device": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mobile-device-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

Configuration

Node.js 18+ - Android device/emulator connected via ADB - ADB installed (Android SDK Platform Tools)

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

Example prompts to try

“Use Mobile Device MCP to list devices.”
“Use Mobile Device MCP to get device info.”
“Use Mobile Device MCP to get screen size.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server that gives AI coding assistants (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) the ability to see and interact with Android mobile devices via ADB — AI-powered visual Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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