Comparison
MCPControl vs Android-MCP
Verdict
Pick MCPControl if mCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities; pick Android-MCP if android-MCP is a Python-based server for interacting with Android devices designed to ease development tasks that require automation and interaction through a dedicated MCP server.
Markdown twin · MCPControl alternatives · Android-MCP alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | MCPControl | Android-MCP |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (241d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Steady (41d since push) As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 1w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- MCPControl
- MCP server for Windows OS automation
- Android-MCP
- MCP Server for interacting with Android Devices
Stars
- MCPControl
- 331
- Android-MCP
- 805
Forks
- MCPControl
- 52
- Android-MCP
- 110
Open issues
- MCPControl
- 41
- Android-MCP
- 8
Language
- MCPControl
- TypeScript
- Android-MCP
- Python
Adopt for
- MCPControl
- MCPControl is notable for its TypeScript foundation and Windows-specific automation capabilities.
- Android-MCP
- Android-MCP is a Python-based server for interacting with Android devices designed to ease development tasks that require automation and interaction through a dedicated MCP server.
Persona
- MCPControl
- -
- Android-MCP
- -
Runtime
- MCPControl
- -
- Android-MCP
- -
License
- MCPControl
- MIT
- Android-MCP
- MIT
Last pushed
- MCPControl
- Dec 2, 2025
- Android-MCP
- Jul 1, 2026
Categories
- MCPControl
- Developer Tools
- Android-MCP
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- MCPControl
- Slowing (36%)
- Android-MCP
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- MCPControl
- 241d
- Android-MCP
- 41d
Open issues (now)
- MCPControl
- 41
- Android-MCP
- 8
OSV dependency advisories
- MCPControl
- Published findings
- Android-MCP
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- MCPControl
- Trust report
- Android-MCP
- Trust report
Choose MCPControl if…
- MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; Android-MCP is Python.
- Tags unique to MCPControl: claude, computer-control, os-automation, windows.
- MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest.
- You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
When NOT to use MCPControl
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows.
- When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
Choose Android-MCP if…
- Android-MCP is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript.
- Tags unique to Android-MCP: android, automation, mcp-server.
- When developing applications requiring close integration with the Android device's hardware and needing an automated testing framework
When NOT to use Android-MCP
- If your project requires extensive use of native Java or Kotlin for deep system interactions that cannot leverage Python effectively
- In scenarios demanding very lightweight server solutions, as Android-MCP might introduce additional overhead due to its full-feature set
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- GitHub forks (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Last push (claude-did-this/MCPControl) · observed Dec 2, 2025
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (CursorTouch/Android-MCP) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- GitHub forks (CursorTouch/Android-MCP) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Last push (CursorTouch/Android-MCP) · observed Jul 1, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 12, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 19, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: MCPControl 331 · Android-MCP 805 (synced Aug 1, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between MCPControl and Android-MCP?
- MCPControl: MCP server for Windows OS automation. Android-MCP: MCP Server for interacting with Android Devices. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose MCPControl over Android-MCP?
- Choose MCPControl over Android-MCP when MCPControl is primarily TypeScript; Android-MCP is Python; Tags unique to MCPControl: claude, computer-control, os-automation, windows; MCPControl ships an MCP server manifest; You need to automate tasks on a Windows system using MCP protocols.
- When should I choose Android-MCP over MCPControl?
- Choose Android-MCP over MCPControl when Android-MCP is primarily Python; MCPControl is TypeScript; Tags unique to Android-MCP: android, automation, mcp-server; When developing applications requiring close integration with the Android device's hardware and needing an automated testing framework.
- When should I avoid MCPControl?
- If your OS is not Windows, as MCPControl requires native modules specific to Windows. When preferring tools that do not need additional native build tools like node-gyp and cmake-js for installation.
- When should I avoid Android-MCP?
- If your project requires extensive use of native Java or Kotlin for deep system interactions that cannot leverage Python effectively In scenarios demanding very lightweight server solutions, as Android-MCP might introduce additional overhead due to its full-feature set
- Is MCPControl or Android-MCP more popular on GitHub?
- Android-MCP has more GitHub stars (805 vs 331). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are MCPControl and Android-MCP open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (MCPControl: MIT, Android-MCP: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to MCPControl or Android-MCP?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at MCPControl alternatives and Android-MCP alternatives (MCPControl markdown twin, Android-MCP markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, MCPControl or Android-MCP?
- MCPControl: Slowing. Android-MCP: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for MCPControl and Android-MCP?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: MCPControl trust report; Android-MCP trust report.