adb-mcp MCP Server

I've been working on something that is faster, more scalable and also works with iOS, take a look at mobile-device-mcp.

Local serverstdioMIT

What is the adb-mcp Server?

adb-mcp is an MCP project maintained in the srmorete/adb-mcp repository. The maintainer describes its purpose as “I've been working on something that is faster, more scalable and also works with iOS, take a look at mobile-device-mcp”. Read the project documentation for the complete scope.

Installation

The documented npm package is adb-mcp. The configuration below comes from the maintainer’s example; adapt its paths and account values to your environment.

Source

Project documentation · Repository · Discovery listing. This profile records the public documentation checked on 2026-10-08.

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.

ToolWhat it does
adb_devicesList connected devices
adb_shellExecute shell commands on a device
adb_installInstall an APK file using a local file path
adb_package_managerExecute Package Manager (pm) commands - list packages, grant/revoke permissions, manage apps
adb_activity_managerExecute Activity Manager (am) commands - start activities, broadcast intents, control app behavior
adb_logcatView device logs with optional filtering
adb_pullPull files from a device
adb_pushPush files to a device
dump_imageTake a screenshot of the current screen
inspect_uiGet UI hierarchy in XML format (most useful for AI interaction)

How to install the adb-mcp Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adb": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "adb-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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