GBOX MCP Server

GBOX is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI assistants the ability to control and interact with both mobile and desktop environments. By exposing a unified interface for operating Android devices, Linux desktops, browsers, terminals, and IDEs, GBOX turns a conversational AI into an autonomous agent capable of performing real‑world tasks that previously required manual user input. This solves the long‑standing problem of bridging the gap between high‑level AI reasoning and low‑level device manipulation, enabling developers to build end‑to‑end automation pipelines that run inside a single agent.

The server’s core value lies in its environment abstraction. Agents can issue high‑level commands—such as “open the browser,” “click on the search bar,” or “install this APK”—without worrying about whether those actions are executed on a cloud virtual device, a physical phone, or a local machine. GBOX handles the underlying communication, translating MCP calls into platform‑specific actions and returning state snapshots back to the agent. This abstraction lets developers write portable, reusable code that works across multiple device types and operating systems.

Key capabilities include:

• Multi‑device support: Android (cloud virtual, cloud physical, local physical) and Linux desktop/browser environments are all accessible through the same MCP interface.
• Rich interaction primitives: From UI automation (clicks, swipes, text input) to system commands (shell access, file operations), the server exposes a comprehensive toolkit that mirrors typical manual workflows.
• Seamless integration: GBOX can be plugged into any MCP‑compatible agent—Claude Code, Cursor, or custom agents—by merging a simple configuration. Once connected, the agent instantly gains device control without additional code changes.
• Developer tooling: The CLI and SDK provide convenient ways to spin up environments, register local devices, and export MCP configurations, streamlining the onboarding process.

Real‑world scenarios that benefit from GBOX include:

• Mobile app development: Agents can compile, install, and test Android applications on cloud or local devices, automating UI tests and performance checks.
• E‑commerce automation: An agent can browse multiple shopping apps, compare prices, and extract product data without human intervention.
• Desktop productivity: Agents can launch browsers, run terminal commands, or edit code in VSCode, enabling automated report generation or data scraping workflows.
• Cross‑platform testing: By running the same agent against different device types, teams can validate UI consistency and functionality across mobile and desktop platforms.

Because GBOX centralizes device control behind the MCP standard, it offers a unique advantage: agents become device‑agnostic. Developers can prototype on cloud environments, then switch to real physical hardware for production testing without rewriting agent logic. This flexibility accelerates the development cycle and reduces friction when scaling automation across diverse hardware ecosystems.