android_type_text
Type text on the device
How to use it
android_type_text is exposed by the Native Devtools MCP MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the android_type_text tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.
Install Native Devtools MCP
npx -y native-devtools-mcpOther tools in Native Devtools MCP (12)
Tap at screen coordinates
Connect to a device by serial number
Disconnect from the current device
Find UI elements by text (via uiautomator)
Get the current foreground activity
Get screen resolution and density
Launch an app by package name
List installed packages
List all ADB-connected devices (always available)
Press a key (e.g., KEYCODEHOME, KEYCODEBACK)
Capture the device screen
Swipe between two points