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

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

How do I install Native DevTools or Mobile Device MCP 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 Native DevTools and Mobile Device MCP free or paid?

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

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

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

Can I use both Native DevTools and Mobile Device MCP 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

Native DevTools vs Mobile Device MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Native DevTools and Mobile Device MCP 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

Native DevTools

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Mobile Device MCP

Developer Tools · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Native DevTools if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Mobile Device MCP 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 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

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

Feature & Specification Comparison

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

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Native DevTools Tools (13)

android_list_devices

List all ADB-connected devices (always available)

android_connect

Connect to a device by serial number

android_disconnect

Disconnect from the current device

android_screenshot

Capture the device screen

android_find_text

Find UI elements by text (via uiautomator)

android_click

Tap at screen coordinates

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).

Native DevTools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Mobile Device MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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