# Device MCP

Mirror and control iPhones and iPads from a Mac, with MCP tools that let coding agents tap, type, and test apps.

HTML: https://softbests.com/software/device-mcp
Markdown: https://softbests.com/software/device-mcp.md
Website: https://devicemcp.ai

- Category: [Agent infrastructure](https://softbests.com/category/agent-tools)
- Pricing: Paid
- Platforms: macOS
- Underrated

## Best for

iOS developers who want Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor to drive a real device without manual tapping.

## Why it deserves attention

Device MCP mirrors one or more iPhones and iPads on a Mac and exposes the device to any MCP-capable agent, so it can tap, type, take screenshots, install apps, and run Xcode builds. It works over USB or Wi-Fi and installs nothing on the phone; the MCP server listens only on the Mac behind a token. A free tier covers one device at a time, while a licence unlocks unlimited devices, Build & Run, and passcode handoff. The trade-off is that it requires macOS 26 and iOS 27 with Developer Mode, and agents still need a capable model to use the tools well.

## Can replace

- Xcode

## Related and alternatives

- [Proxyman](https://softbests.com/software/proxyman)
- [Cursor](https://softbests.com/software/cursor)