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MCP on Android TV

by · github.com/MiddlePoint-Solutions/mcp-on-android-tv

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) community server running on Android TV with on-device ADB integration - Control your TV with natural language.

Unclaimed MIT last commit 12 months ago devtools
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About MCP on Android TV

MCP on Android TV is an MCP server published by MiddlePoint-Solutions in the Developer Tools category: a Model Context Protocol (MCP) community server running on Android TV with on-device ADB integration - Control your TV with natural language.

The repository has 22 stars and 1 forks, with the last commit 12 months ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source
git clone https://github.com/MiddlePoint-Solutions/mcp-on-android-tv

This server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.

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Security checks

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  • ✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
  • ✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
  • !Tests presentNo tests found. Behaviour changes may go unnoticed between versions.
  • !Dependencies pinnedNo lockfile. Installs can pull different code over time.
  • ✓No dynamic code executionSource scan found no eval, dynamic Function, or shell execution.
  • !Scoped permissionsDoesn't declare a permission scope. Assume it can do anything its process can.

README

MCP on Android TV

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server running directly on your Android TV devices.

By leveraging ADB (Android Debug Bridge), it allows local network control of your Android TV through any LLM agent or client that supports remote MCP servers. This makes it possible to open apps, list apps, and run other commands on your TV using natural language.

⚠️ Work in Progress
This project is in an early stage of development. Features may be incomplete, unstable, or subject to change.
Contributions and feedback are very welcome as the project evolves.

Why Android TV?

  • Simpler ADB setup: On Android TV, ADB debugging can be activated and connected to without requiring pairing.
  • Stable local connection: Unlike wireless debugging on phones, the connection does not cycle, giving you a direct link to the device.
  • MCP integration: With MCP layered on top of ADB, any LLM client supporting custom MCP servers (such as Goose or Claude Desktop) can act as a controller for your TV.

⚠️ Note: For security reasons this should only be made to work on your local network, exposing your TV to the internet is a big risk.

Features

  • Direct ADB integration without pairing.
  • MCP server running on Android TV devices.
  • Works with the MCP Kotlin SDK 0.7.2 (official SDK).
  • Local network device control via LLM clients.
  • Current communication method: SSE (deprecated).

Exposed MCP Tools

The MCP server currently supports the following tools:

  • launch_tv_app — Launch a TV application by its package name.
  • get_installed_tv_apps — Get a list of installed TV applications.
  • take_screenshot — Take a screenshot of the device screen.
  • send_key_event — Send a key event to the device.
  • send_nav_key_event — Send a navigational key event (up, down, left, right, select, back, home).
  • type_text — Type text into the current input field.
  • tap_screen — Tap the screen at specific coordinates.

Installation & Usage

  1. Build & install the app on your Android TV device or set-top box.
  2. Ensure ADB debugging is enabled and working.
  3. Launch the app — it will display the MCP Ready screen with:
    • Device details
    • MCP server address to connect to
  4. On your LLM client (e.g., Goose, Claude Desktop):
    • Create a new connector/extension.
    • Enter the server address from your TV.
  5. Start using natural language to control your TV:
    • Open apps
    • List installed apps
    • More commands coming soon

Contributing

Contributions are very welcome!

  • Submit a pull request with new features, tools, or fixes.
  • Ideas for extended control and utilities are encouraged.
  • Please follow typical open-source etiquette when submitting changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License—see the LICENSE file for details.

README fetched from the repository 5 days ago. The original is authoritative.

Questions

About MCP on Android TV

How do I install MCP on Android TV?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is MCP on Android TV safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 56 out of 100 (fair). It passes 3 of the 6 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is MCP on Android TV still maintained?

The last commit was 12 months ago and 2 open issues. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.