Android-MCP vs filesystem
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
Android-MCP by CursorTouch | filesystem by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 602 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 51 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOps & Infra | File SystemDeveloper ToolsProductivity |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
Android-MCP · Summary
Android-MCP enables AI agents to interact with Android devices via ADB for UI automation, testing and control.
filesystem · Summary
A feature-rich MCP server for filesystem operations with dynamic directory access control.
Android-MCP · Use cases
- Automated UI testing for mobile applications
- AI-powered Android device control and navigation
- Mobile app development and debugging assistance
filesystem · Use cases
- Enable AI models to read and write project files during development
- Allow Claude or other MCP clients to browse and analyze codebases
- Provide secure sandboxed access to specific directories for content generation
Android-MCP · Install
Installation
- **Prerequisites**:
- Python 3.13 - ADB (Android Debug Bridge) - Android 10+ device/emulator
- **Test ADB Connection**:
``shell adb devices `` Ensure your device is listed.
- **Configure Claude Desktop** (UVX method):
``json { "mcpServers": { "android-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "--python", "3.13", "android-mcp" ] } } } ``
- For WiFi devices, add environment variables:
``json { "mcpServers": { "android-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "--python", "3.13", "android-mcp" ], "env": { "ANDROID_MCP_CONNECTION": "wifi", "ANDROID_MCP_HOST": "192.168.1.3" } } } } ``
- Restart Claude Desktop to activate the integration.
filesystem · Install
Installation
Using NPX
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
"/path/to/allowed/directory"
]
}
}
}Using Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"filesystem": {
"command": "docker",
"args": [
"run",
"-i",
"--rm",
"--mount", "type=bind,src=/path/to/allowed/dir,dst=/projects/allowed/dir",
"mcp/filesystem",
"/projects"
]
}
}
}VS Code Extension
Click the installation buttons in the README to install directly in VS Code.