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mobile-mcp

MCP tool integration project for safely connecting external tools, services, or data sources to an AI host.

MCPTool callingHost configurationPermission boundariesAcceptance checks

Best fitDevelopers who need Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP-capable AI host to call external tools safely.

Check whether this project matches your task before installing it.

What it can doMCP setup guidance, host configuration checks, tool permission boundaries, recovery steps, and acceptance checks

Review the portable capability path.

Before continuingVerify in a sandbox

Do not treat a preview pack as a proven local install.

GitHub snapshot4.9k stars

425 forks · 23 contributors

Official first step Read manual preview Source repository

Publication status · 2026-05-25

What is mobile-mcp?

mobile-mcp helps connect external tools, services, or data sources to AI hosts that support MCP.
Best fit: Developers who need Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP-capable AI host to call external tools safely.
Not for: Not for users who cannot change host configuration, grant tool permissions, or isolate network, file, and credential access.
Capability added to an AI workflow: MCP setup guidance, host configuration checks, tool permission boundaries, recovery steps, and acceptance checks
First safe verification step: Verify the MCP server command, permission scope, and rollback path in a non-primary host configuration first.
Verification state: source, Quick Start, and sandbox install checks are recorded as passed.
Top risk: The main risk is unclear tool, filesystem, network, or credential boundaries contaminating host configuration or exposing sensitive data.
Evidence base: https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp, https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp#readme, Human Manual, Pitfall Log

Quick decision

Use this section to decide whether the project is worth a deeper read.

Best forDevelopers who need Claude, Cursor, Codex, or another MCP-capable AI host to call external tools safely.

Match the project to your task before installing it.

CapabilityMCP setup guidance, host configuration checks, tool permission boundaries, recovery steps, and acceptance checks

MCP tool integration project for safely connecting external tools, services, or data sources to an AI host.

Repositorymobile-next/mobile-mcp

4.9k stars · 425 forks

What it can do

Translate the upstream project into concrete capabilities the user can judge before installing.

Overview

Related topics: Installation and Configuration, System Architecture, MCP Tools Reference

Sources: [README.md](https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp/blob/main/README.md)

Installation and Configuration

Prerequisites

Related topics: Installation and Configuration, iOS Implementation

Sources: [package.json:11]()

System Architecture

Related topics: Device Abstraction Layer, iOS Implementation

Sources: [README.md:1-50]()

Device Abstraction Layer

Related topics: System Architecture, iOS Implementation

Source: https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp / Human Manual

Sources: https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp, Human Manual, Project Pack evidence, and downstream validation signals.

Community Discussion Evidence

Project-level external discussion stays visible on the detail page, not only inside the manual.

Stars4.9k stars

Forks425 forks

Contributors23 contributors

Licenseunknown

Community Discussion Evidence

12 source-linked items

Review these external discussions before using mobile-mcp with real data or production workflows. They are review inputs, not standalone proof that the project is production-ready.

01
start/stop_screen_recording produces corrupt files on Android and silent
github / github_issue
02
Default-on telemetry creates security and compliance risk for enterprise
github / github_issue
03
mobile fleet documentation link broken
github / github_issue
04
iOS physical-device support blocked on macOS 26 (Tahoe) — go-ios can't r
github / github_issue
05
feat(iOS): add Unix Domain Socket support for usbmuxd (/var/run/usbmuxd)
github / github_issue
06
mobile_type_keys not support Chinese words
github / github_issue
07
Founding Harness Doctor audit for Mobile MCP
github / github_issue
08
Version 0.0.55
github / github_release
09
Version 0.0.54
github / github_release
10
Version 0.0.53
github / github_release
11
Version 0.0.52
github / github_release
12
README/documentation is current enough for a first validation pass.
GitHub / issue

How to start

Only source-backed commands are shown here. Verify them in an isolated environment first.

Try the prompt first

Test the workflow without installing the upstream project.

preview

Read the Human Manual

Understand inputs, outputs, limits, and failure modes.

manual

Take context to your AI host

Use the compiled assets in your preferred AI environment.

context

Run sandbox verification

Confirm install commands and rollback before using a primary environment.

verify

npx @mobilenext/mobile-mcp@latest

Official start command · https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp#readme · verified: yes

Human Manual

The English page must expose the real manual, not a short placeholder.

8+ sections · Human Manual

mobile-mcp Manual

Related topics: Installation and Configuration, System Architecture, MCP Tools Reference

Open the full manual

mobile-mcp Human Manual
Table of Contents
Overview
Related Pages
Project Purpose
Core Architecture
Key Components
Device Detection Flow

Overview

Related topics: Installation and Configuration, System Architecture, MCP Tools Reference

Sources: [README.md](https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp/blob/main/README.md)

Installation and Configuration

Prerequisites

Related topics: Installation and Configuration, iOS Implementation

Sources: [package.json:11]()

System Architecture

Related topics: Device Abstraction Layer, iOS Implementation

Sources: [README.md:1-50]()

Device Abstraction Layer

Related topics: System Architecture, iOS Implementation

Source: https://github.com/mobile-next/mobile-mcp / Human Manual

AI Context Pack and portable assets

After deciding to continue, take the project context into your own AI host.

Complete pack plus user-owned assets

These files are planning and verification assets for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, ChatGPT, and other AI hosts.

Download complete pack Read Human Manual

BundleComplete Project Pack AssetAI Context Pack AssetBoundary & Risk Card AssetHuman Manual AssetPitfall Log AssetPrompt Preview AssetQuick Start ManifestPROJECT_PACK.json

Preflight checks

Treat this page as a planning asset, not proof that your local environment is ready.

The manual is generated from source-linked project files and Doramagic validation signals.
Community evidence warnings stay visible instead of being converted into marketing claims.
This English page is indexable because the locale quality gate passed and explicit English index approval is enabled.
Use the upstream repository as the final authority for installation commands, license, and version-specific behavior.