Does ADB Friend require ANDROID_HOME to be set?
If `ANDROID_HOME` is not provided in the MCP server configuration, the ADB server must be manually started; otherwise, a connection exception is thrown.
ADB Friend MCP Server
@mikepenz
Basic information
About ADB Friend MCP Server
Android ADB CLI tool including integrated MCP Server with common adb actions used during development
ADB Friend MCP Server config
Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.
{
"mcpServers": {
"adbfriend": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@modelcontextprotocol/inspector"
]
}
}
}ADB Friend MCP Server tools
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Overview
What is ADB Friend?
ADB Friend is a CLI tool that helps manage Android devices via ADB, with features designed for developers. It also provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for integration with AI tools like Claude Desktop, GitHub Copilot, and RayCast.
How to use ADB Friend?
Install via Homebrew (brew install mikepenz/tap/adbfriend) or download prebuilt binaries. Use adbfriend --help for an overview of CLI commands. For the MCP server, configure the tool with a JSON entry specifying the command, arguments, and optional ANDROID_HOME environment variable.
Key features of ADB Friend
- Sync files from computer to phone, skipping existing files
- Configure device for tests (disable animations, enable touches, etc.)
- Uninstall apps by pattern
- Apply immersive flag, force-stop, clear app data & cache
- Check USB connection speed with
adb-speedtool - Provides an MCP server with 18 file and device management tools
Use cases of ADB Friend
- Uninstall an app but keep its data
- Force-stop a specific app on a connected device
- Check if a browser is installed on an emulator
- Organize all files in the Download folder of a device
- Pull all files related to a specific event from device to host
Frequently asked questions
What MCP tools does ADB Friend provide?
It offers tools to check ADB speed, clear package data, set immersive full mode, force‑stop processes, uninstall packages, list connected devices and installed packages, list files, read/write files, create directories, delete, search, move files, copy files to host, capture screenshots, and install APKs.
How can I debug the ADB Friend MCP server?
Use `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector` to start the inspector, then launch the server with `adbfriend mcp server --sse true` on port 3001.
How do I install ADB Friend?
You can install it via Homebrew with a custom tap: `brew tap mikepenz/tap` then `brew install mikepenz/tap/adbfriend`, or download prebuilt binaries from the releases page.
Can ADB Friend be used without the MCP server?
Yes, ADB Friend is a standalone CLI tool with many ADB‑management features. The MCP server is an additional integration for AI tools.
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