buddy-android

by ghorbelhamdi · Browser Automation · ★ 114

buddy-android is an MCP server by ghorbelhamdi. A floating chat bubble that lets Claude Code, Codex or OpenCode use your Android phone. Runs inside the app on your own subscription or free models. No adb, no PC, no root. It has 114 GitHub stars and ranks #144 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Category: Browser Automation
Author: ghorbelhamdi
GitHub stars: 114
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: Java
License: Apache-2.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-23 (yesterday)
Links: Source

accessibility
ai-agent
android
claude
claude-code
codex
computer-use
mcp
mcp-server
opencode
phone-automation

How to install buddy-android

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the buddy-android repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is buddy-android?

buddy-android is an MCP server by ghorbelhamdi in the Browser Automation category. A floating chat bubble that lets Claude Code, Codex or OpenCode use your Android phone. Runs inside the app on your own subscription or free models. No adb, no PC, no root. It has 114 GitHub stars and ranks #144 of 591 in Browser Automation by stars.

Is buddy-android free and open source?

Yes. buddy-android is published under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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