What is the key difference between Mobile Device MCP and Native DevTools?

Mobile Device MCP belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while Native DevTools belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mobile Device MCP or Native DevTools in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Mobile Device MCP and Native DevTools free or paid?

Mobile Device MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Native DevTools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mobile Device MCP lists 14 tools with 0 views and 45 GitHub stars. Native DevTools lists 13 tools with 0 views and 129 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mobile Device MCP and Native DevTools together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mobile Device MCP vs Native DevTools

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mobile Device MCP and Native DevTools MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Mobile Device MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 55/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Native DevTools

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mobile Device MCP if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Native DevTools if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mobile Device MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: list_devices, screenshot, uitree.

Explore Mobile Device MCP Details

Choose Native DevTools when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: android_list_devices, android_connect, android_disconnect.

Explore Native DevTools Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M Mobile Device MCP Developer Tools	N Native DevTools Developer Tools
Summary	Control iOS and Android devices with multi-device and seamless Native/WebView support.	MCP server for desktop, browser (CDP), and Android automation. Screenshot, OCR, click, type.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mobile Device MCP Tools (14)

list_devices

List available iOS and Android devices

screenshot

Capture the device screen (JPEG)

uitree

Get the UI element tree as a flat list, with optional search and limit. Off-screen elements are excluded unless `include_invisible: true

tap

Tap at screen coordinates

double_tap

Double-tap at screen coordinates

long_press

Long-press at screen coordinates (configurable duration)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Mobile Device MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Native DevTools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "native-devtools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "native-devtools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mobile Device MCP is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Native DevTools belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Mobile Device MCP when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and Native DevTools when you require tools for developer tools.