android-remote-control-mcp
An MCP Server for Android running on the phone, optmized for token usage, supports also files downloads and cloudflare and ngrok automated tunnelling.
No outside reports on file
android-remote-control-mcp connects to external service APIs and requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourceGitHub (danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp ↗
Everything known
We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.
0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30
Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.
Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.
About Android Remote Control MCP
Android Remote Control MCP is an MCP server focused on Files & documents and Cloud & infrastructure: An MCP Server for Android running on the phone, optmized for token usage, supports also files downloads and cloudflare and ngrok automated tunnelling.
It is hosted on GitHub at danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp (746 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api, requires api key or token.
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:
git clone https://github.com/danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp.git
Review the README and source files in https://github.com/danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp (opens external site) before running any setup commands.
Why this grade
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
- GitHub stars
- 762
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-29
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Risks to watch for
- External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
- Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp). 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 Android Remote Control MCP?
Android Remote Control MCP does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp.
Are there security reports about Android Remote Control MCP?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). Android Remote Control MCP currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is Android Remote Control MCP actively maintained?
Android Remote Control MCP has 762 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Android Remote Control MCP?
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Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- danielealbano
- Source code
- github.com/danielealbano/android-remote-control-mcp
- Est. context load
- ~700 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.35% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 762 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-19
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