native-devtools-mcp

Overview

native-devtools-mcp is a comprehensive MCP server providing direct control over native desktop applications, Chrome/Electron browsers, and Android devices. It offers multiple interaction approaches including visual element detection, precise macOS Accessibility API dispatch, and Chrome DevTools Protocol integration. The server enables AI agents to take screenshots, perform OCR, simulate mouse/keyboard input, manage windows, and automate web content across multiple platforms with all processing happening locally.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• take_screenshot

  Capture screenshot of screen, window, or region with OCR

  Try:Take a screenshot of my entire screenTry:Capture a screenshot of just the active window
• click

  Simulate mouse click at screen coordinates or relative to window

  Try:Click at position (500, 300)Try:Click the OK button
• type_text

  Type text at current cursor position or specified location

  Try:Type 'Hello World' into the text fieldTry:Enter my password
• find_text

  Find text on screen using OCR coordinates

  Try:Find the text 'Submit' on screenTry:Locate the button labeled 'Save'
• find_image

  Find an image on screen using template matching

  Try:Find the logo icon on screenTry:Locate the settings button
• take_ax_snapshot

  Take accessibility snapshot of macOS apps

  Try:Get the accessibility elements of System PreferencesTry:Snapshot the Mail app interface
• ax_click

  Click element in accessibility tree without moving mouse

  Try:Click the 'Save' button in the accessibility treeTry:Select 'File' menu via AX
• ax_set_value

  Set value of text field in accessibility tree

  Try:Set the username field to 'john_doe'Try:Enter 'password123' in the password field
• cdp_connect

  Connect to Chrome/Electron app via DevTools Protocol

  Try:Connect to Chrome on port 9222Try:Link to the VS Code window
• cdp_click

  Click element in DOM via DevTools Protocol

  Try:Click the search button on the webpageTry:Click the login link
• cdp_fill

  Fill form field in DOM via DevTools Protocol

  Try:Fill in the email field with 'test@example.com'Try:Enter my search query
• android_connect

  Connect to Android device via ADB

  Try:Connect to my Android device with serial 'ABC123'Try:Link to my phone

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Installation

npx -y native-devtools-mcp

npm install -g native-devtools-mcp

git clone https://github.com/sh3ll3x3c/native-devtools-mcp
cd native-devtools-mcp
cargo build --release

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "native-devtools": {
      "command": "/Applications/NativeDevtools.app/Contents/MacOS/native-devtools-mcp"
    }
  }
}

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

npx native-devtools-mcp setup

FAQ

What platforms are supported?

macOS, Windows, and Android. Linux is not currently supported but contributions are welcome.

Does this server support browser automation?

Yes, it supports Chrome and Electron apps via Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) for DOM-level automation.

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