adbfriend vs time
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
adbfriend by mikepenz | time by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 71 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 46 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsFile SystemAI / LLM Tools | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication |
| Language | Kotlin | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 1 mo ago | this month |
adbfriend · Summary
Android ADB CLI tool with integrated MCP Server for common development actions.
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
adbfriend · Use cases
- Automate Android testing workflows by installing apps, clearing data, and capturing screenshots
- Streamline device setup by disabling animations, enabling touches, and configuring test parameters
- Transfer files between computer and Android device with intelligent sync capabilities
time · Use cases
- Assisting with international meeting scheduling across time zones
- Providing real-time time information for location-based queries
- Enabling time conversion for travel planning and itineraries
adbfriend · Install
Installation
Using Homebrew:
brew tap mikepenz/tap
brew install mikepenz/tap/adbfriendAlternatively, download prebuilt binaries from the release page.
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add this to your Claude Desktop configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"adb-friend": {
"command": "/opt/homebrew/bin/adbfriend",
"args": [
"mcp",
"server"
],
"env": {
"ANDROID_HOME": "/path/to/your/android/sdk"
}
}
}
}> Important: If ANDROID_HOME is not provided, the adb-server must be manually started.
time · Install
Installation Options
**Using uv (recommended):**
uvx mcp-server-time**Using PIP:**
pip install mcp-server-time
python -m mcp_server_time**Configure for Claude Desktop:**
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}
}
}