Overview: Mobile Next - MCP Server for Mobile Development and Automation

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Mobile Next - MCP Server for Mobile Development and Automation
A scalable, platform-agnostic solution for automating and interacting with iOS, Android, simulators, emulators, and physical devices.

How to Use

1. Installation:
   • Use npm: npx -y @mobilenext/mobile-mcp@latest
   • Configure via JSON for Claude Desktop or CLI for Claude Code.
2. Prerequisites:
   • Xcode CLI tools (macOS/Linux)
   • Android Platform Tools
   • Node.js
   • MCP-supported agents (e.g., Claude MCP, OpenAI Agent SDK).
3. Run:
   • Connect to simulators/emulators or physical devices.
   • Use commands like mobile_launch_app or mobile_tap for automation.

Key Features

• 🚀 Fast & Lightweight: Uses native accessibility trees or screenshot-based coordinates.
• 🤖 LLM-Friendly: No computer vision needed for accessibility snapshots.
• 🧿 Visual Sense: Analyzes rendered screens for fallback actions.
• 📊 Structured Data Extraction: Pulls data from visible UI elements.
• 📱 Multi-Platform: Supports iOS, Android, simulators, and physical devices.

Use Cases

• 📲 Native App Automation: Testing and data entry for iOS/Android apps.
• 📝 Scripted Flows: Automate multi-step user journeys without manual input.
• 🤖 Agent-Driven Automation: Enable LLM or agent-to-agent mobile interactions.
• 🧭 Data Extraction: Retrieve structured data from app screens.

🏗️ Architecture

Centralized MCP server bridges agents/devices via accessibility snapshots or coordinate taps.

📚 Learn More

• GitHub Wiki for setup and debugging.
• Roadmap for upcoming features.

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Quick Start:

{ "mcpServers": { "mobile-mcp": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "@mobilenext/mobile-mcp@latest"] } } }