Native DevTools vs Testa
A side-by-side look at the Native DevTools and Testa MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Native DevTools for os automation work as a local process; choose Testa 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 Native DevTools when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
android_list_devices, android_connect, android_disconnect.
Choose Testa when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | OS Automation | OS Automation |
| Quality signal | 61/100 · Good | 41/100 · Fair |
| 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 | 139 | 3 |
| Directory activity | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 0 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 13 | Not listed |
| Full listing | View Native DevTools | View Testa |
Tools & capabilities
Native DevTools tools 13
android_list_devicesList all ADB-connected devices (always available)android_connectConnect to a device by serial number (always available)android_disconnectDisconnect from the current deviceandroid_screenshotCapture the device screenandroid_find_textFind UI elements by text (via uiautomator)android_clickTap at screen coordinatesandroid_swipeSwipe between two pointsandroid_type_textType text on the deviceandroid_press_keyPress a key (e.g., `KEYCODE_HOME`, `KEYCODE_BACK`)android_launch_appLaunch an app by package nameandroid_list_appsList installed packagesandroid_get_display_infoGet screen resolution and density- +1 more on the listing page
Testa tools
No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from 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.
Native DevTools
{
"mcpServers": {
"native-devtools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"native-devtools-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Testa
{
"mcpServers": {
"testa": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@valewnrt/testa-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Native DevTools is categorized under OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Testa belongs to OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Native DevTools for os automation work and Testa 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.
Native DevTools has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Testa 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 native-devtools and testa as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Native DevTools has a quality signal of 61/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 139 GitHub stars. Testa has 41/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 3 GitHub stars.