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Android Project MCP Server

by shenghaiwang

Android Project MCP Server: build Android projects and run Android tests directly in VS Code via MCP-compatible extensio

A Model Context Protocol server that enables building Android projects and running tests directly in Visual Studio Code through extensions like Cline or Roo Code.

github stars

5

Works with Cline and Roo Code extensionsNo additional IDE setup required

best for

  • / Android developers using AI coding assistants
  • / Automating Android build workflows in VS Code
  • / Running Android tests without leaving the editor

capabilities

  • / Build Android projects
  • / Run unit tests
  • / Run instrumented tests
  • / Execute commands from VS Code extensions

what it does

Builds Android projects and runs tests directly from Visual Studio Code through AI coding assistants like Cline or Roo Code.

about

Android Project MCP Server is a community-built MCP server published by shenghaiwang that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Android Project MCP Server: build Android projects and run Android tests directly in VS Code via MCP-compatible extensio It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 3 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install Android Project MCP Server in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.

license

MIT

Android Project MCP Server is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

Android Project MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that builds Android project that enables seamless workflow working with Android projects in Visual Studio Code using extensions like Cline or Roo Code.

<a href="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@ShenghaiWang/androidbuild"> <img width="380" height="200" src="https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/@ShenghaiWang/androidbuild/badge" alt="Android Project Server MCP server" /> </a>

Available Tools

  • build - Build Android project
    • folder (string, required): The full path of the current folder that the Android project sits
  • test - Run unit test
    • folder (string, required): The full path of the current folder that the Android project sits
  • instrumentedTest - Run Instrumented test
    • folder (string, required): The full path of the current folder that the Android project sits

Installation

Using uv (recommended)

When using uv no specific installation is needed. We will use uvx to directly run mcpandroidbuild.

Using PIP

Alternatively you can install mcpandroidbuild via pip:

pip install mcpandroidbuild

After installation, you can run it as a script using:

python -m  mcpandroidbuild

Configuration

Configure for Claude.app

Add to your Claude settings:

<details> <summary>Using uvx</summary>
"mcpServers": {
  "mcpandroidbuild": {
    "command": "uvx",
    "args": ["mcpandroidbuild"]
  }
}
</details> <details> <summary>Using pip installation</summary>
"mcpServers": {
  "mcpandroidbuild": {
    "command": "python",
    "args": ["-m", "mcpandroidbuild"]
  }
}
</details>

License

mcpandroidbuild MCP tool is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

FAQ

What is the Android Project MCP Server MCP server?
Android Project MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for Android Project MCP Server?
This profile displays 10 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.5 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
MCP server reviews

Ratings

4.510 reviews
  • Shikha Mishra· Oct 10, 2024

    Android Project MCP Server is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • Piyush G· Sep 9, 2024

    We evaluated Android Project MCP Server against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.

  • Chaitanya Patil· Aug 8, 2024

    Useful MCP listing: Android Project MCP Server is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.

  • Sakshi Patil· Jul 7, 2024

    Android Project MCP Server reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • Ganesh Mohane· Jun 6, 2024

    I recommend Android Project MCP Server for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • Oshnikdeep· May 5, 2024

    Strong directory entry: Android Project MCP Server surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • Dhruvi Jain· Apr 4, 2024

    Android Project MCP Server has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.

  • Rahul Santra· Mar 3, 2024

    According to our notes, Android Project MCP Server benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • Pratham Ware· Feb 2, 2024

    We wired Android Project MCP Server into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.

  • Yash Thakker· Jan 1, 2024

    Android Project MCP Server is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.