adb-mcp: Android emulator and device control over adb

MCP server · by iksnerd

Developer Tools Docker v0.25.0

Drive an Android emulator or device over adb: screenshot, inspect UI, tap, type, build and test.

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Install

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Docker
docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/iksnerd/adb-mcp:0.25.0

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adb-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/iksnerd/adb-mcp:0.25.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add adb-mcp -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/iksnerd/adb-mcp:0.25.0

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adb-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/iksnerd/adb-mcp:0.25.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "adb-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/iksnerd/adb-mcp:0.25.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "adb-mcp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/iksnerd/adb-mcp:0.25.0"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

GitHub

⭐ 7 stars · 最近更新于 78 天前 · MIT license

About this server

adb mcp An MCP server that drives Android emulators and devices over adb Boot an AVD, screenshot, read the UI hierarchy, tap/swipe/type, set a device lock, read logcat , run Gradle builds and tests.…

Summary from the project README — github.com/iksnerd/adb-mcp

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Frequently asked questions

What does the adb-mcp: Android emulator and device control over adb MCP server do?

adb mcp An MCP server that drives Android emulators and devices over adb Boot an AVD, screenshot, read the UI hierarchy, tap/swipe/type, set a device lock, read logcat , run Gradle builds and tests.

How do I install adb-mcp: Android emulator and device control over adb?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is adb-mcp: Android emulator and device control over adb free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/iksnerd/adb-mcp. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support adb-mcp: Android emulator and device control over adb?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.

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