Overview
What is Mobile MCP?
Mobile MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that provides mobile automation capabilities. It enables LLMs to interact with mobile devices using structured UI dumps without relying on screenshots or other visual inputs.
How to use Mobile MCP?
Install via npx mobile-mcp install or manually add the configuration to your Claude Desktop JSON. The server requires Android Studio and platform tools (adb), and supports physical Android devices with USB debugging or Android emulators. It can also be installed using the VS Code CLI with code --add-mcp.
Key features of Mobile MCP
- Interacts with mobile devices using structured UI dumps
- No screenshots or visual inputs required
- Supports Android phones (iOS support coming soon)
- Works with emulators or physical devices via adb
- Simple installation via npx or VS Code CLI
Use cases of Mobile MCP
- Automating mobile app testing with LLM-driven interactions
- Enabling AI assistants to navigate and control mobile UIs
- Extracting structured UI information for analysis or automation
FAQ from Mobile MCP
Which mobile platforms are supported?
Currently only Android phones are supported; iOS support will come in the future.
What dependencies are needed?
You need Android Studio and platform tools installed, with adb available on the command line.
Can I use a physical device?
Yes, you can connect a physical Android phone with USB debugging enabled.
How do I install for Claude Desktop?
Run npx mobile-mcp install or manually add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop MCP settings JSON.
How do I install for VS Code?
Use the VS Code CLI: code --add-mcp '{"name":"mobile","command":"npx","args":["mobile-mcp"]}' (or code-insiders for Insiders).
