Android Remote Control MCP Update
daniele_dll · reddit · 2026-07-14
Android Remote Control MCP has released **v1.9.0**, focusing on enabling AI agents to directly invoke native apps on mobile phones. The author highlighted several key updates in this version: - It is no longer limited to Claude. It has been officially tested and verified to work with **ChatGPT** as a custom connector (via Developer Mode). - Introduced **OAuth 2.1** authentication for more secure connections, allowing one-click authorization on the mobile device without manual token copying. - Improved **Ngrok / Cloudflare** integration, making it easier to obtain a stable public IP address that survives restarts. - Fixed issues in browser/WebView scenarios: previous optimizations for compressing accessibility nodes caused page reads to become "stale." This update introduces a fresh read mechanism, making hybrid app automation much more reliable. The author shared practical use cases, such as having the agent compare travel prices, check driving routes, or operate apps like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Notably, the app itself is primarily generated by Claude Opus, and even this Reddit post was published via the Reddit app on a phone driven by Claude.
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