Mac Use MCP vs Mobile Device MCP
A side-by-side look at the Mac Use MCP and Mobile Device MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Mac Use MCP for os automation work as a local process; choose Mobile Device MCP for os automation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Mac Use MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
screenshot, get_screen_info, get_cursor_position.
Choose Mobile Device MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
list_devices, screenshot, uitree.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | OS Automation | OS Automation |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 55/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | Not declared |
| Pricing | Not declared | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | None listed |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 7 | 48 |
| Directory activity | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 18 | 14 |
| Full listing | View Mac Use MCP | View Mobile Device MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Mac Use MCP tools 18
screenshotCapture the screen, a region, or a window by title (PNG or JPEG)get_screen_infoGet display count, resolution, origin, and scale factor for each displayget_cursor_positionGet current cursor coordinatesclickClick at screen coordinates with button, click count, and modifier optionsmove_mouseMove the cursor to a positionscrollScroll up, down, left, or right at a positiondragDrag from one point to another over a configurable durationtype_textType text at the cursor position (supports Unicode, CJK, and emoji)press_keyPress a key or key combination (e.g., `"cmd+c"`, `"Return"`)list_windowsList all visible windows with positions and sizesfocus_windowActivate an app and bring a specific window to the frontopen_applicationLaunch an application by name- +6 more on the listing page
Mobile Device MCP tools 14
list_devicesList available iOS and Android devicesscreenshotCapture the device screen (JPEG)uitreeGet the UI element tree as a flat list, with optional search and limit. Off-screen elements are excluded unless `include_invisible: truetapTap at screen coordinatesdouble_tapDouble-tap at screen coordinateslong_pressLong-press at screen coordinates (configurable duration)scrollSwipe from start to end coordinatestype_textType text into the focused elementpress_buttonPress a hardware/navigation button (home, back, enter, volumeUp/Down, dpadUp/Down/Left/Right/Center)launch_appLaunch an app by bundle ID / package nameterminate_appForce-stop an applist_appsList installed apps- +2 more on the listing page
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Mac Use MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mac-use-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mac-use-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Mobile Device MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mobile-device-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@srmorete/mobile-device-mcp@latest"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Mac Use MCP is categorized under OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Mobile Device MCP belongs to OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Mac Use MCP for os automation work and Mobile Device MCP for os automation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Mac Use MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Mobile Device MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mac-use-mcp and mobile-device-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mac Use MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 7 GitHub stars. Mobile Device MCP has 55/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 48 GitHub stars.