What it does
Mobile MCP is a connector that gives AI tools control of a phone or tablet. It uses MCP, a standard way for AI assistants to use other software. Once added, an assistant such as Claude Code or Codex can open apps, tap buttons, type, swipe and read what's on screen.
It works with iPhone and Android, on real devices and on the simulated phones developers use for testing. Its makers say it mainly reads the screen's built-in accessibility information, falling back to screenshots only when needed.
Uses include testing apps, filling in forms and running multi-step tasks in apps. The same tools can also use real devices in the company's paid cloud.
Who it's for
App developers and testers who want an AI assistant to drive mobile apps for them.
Can I use it without coding?
With some setup. You add it to an AI coding tool's settings and need the usual iPhone or Android developer tools. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, with optional paid extrasThe open-source version is free; the makers also sell a hosted or pro version.
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Your choice: run it on your device or use an online service
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Add Mobile MCP to your AI coding tool's settings, following the README.
- Connect a phone, or start an iPhone simulator or Android emulator.
- Ask your AI assistant to open an app and carry out a task.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
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