OpenGUI

MCP server · GitHub · ★ 1.8k · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

OpenGUI is an Android GUI agent framework for phone-use AI that can see, plan, and operate real mobile apps through the GUI.

No outside reports on file

OpenGUI is distributed via GitHub (Core-Mate/OpenGUI); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (Core-Mate/OpenGUI)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI ↗

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About OpenGUI

OpenGUI is an MCP server focused on General: OpenGUI is an Android GUI agent framework for phone-use AI that can see, plan, and operate real mobile apps through the GUI.

It is hosted on GitHub at Core-Mate/OpenGUI (1,820 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

bash
git clone https://github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

35/100
GitHub stars
1.8k
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-28

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).

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Risks to watch for

  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (Core-Mate/OpenGUI). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install OpenGUI?

OpenGUI does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI.

Are there security reports about OpenGUI?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). OpenGUI currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is OpenGUI actively maintained?

OpenGUI has 1.8k GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to OpenGUI?

Compare OpenGUI side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use OpenGUI? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for OpenGUI

GitHub README Markdown:

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[![AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for OpenGUI](https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/core-mate-opengui)](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/core-mate-opengui)

HTML embed:

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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/core-mate-opengui"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/core-mate-opengui" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for OpenGUI" height="20" /></a>

Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "core-mate-opengui"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: OpenGUI
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/core-mate-opengui
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 1.8k GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (Core-Mate/OpenGUI)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 21, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
Core-Mate
Source code
github.com/Core-Mate/OpenGUI
Est. context load
~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity
1.8k GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-22

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