Use Phone Use
Connect an MCP client
Expose Phone Use tools to Claude Code, Codex, or another MCP-compatible client.
Register the server
claude mcp add --scope project phone-use -- bunx phone-use mcpChoose a device
| Value | Behavior |
|---|---|
| launch | Create and boot a dedicated simulator; delete it on exit |
| connect | Attach to the first booted simulator |
| Simulator UDID | Attach to that simulator |
Live viewer
Starting the MCP server also starts the browser viewer at http://localhost:4936.
Tool selection
- Use
ask,goto,search, ortogglewhen the intent is known. - Use a saved
skillfor an established multi-step workflow. - Use
observe,tap,type, andscrollfor unfamiliar interfaces. - Use coordinates only when no reliable semantic target exists.