espresso-mcp

Name: Espresso Testing Framework
Availability: InStock

An MCP Server for the Espresso Android Test Framework, crafted to improve testing capabilities and optimize development workflows.

Installation

Python 3.x
uv: pip install uv

# Run in stdio mode
uvx espresso-mcp

# Run in sse mode
uvx espresso-mcp --sse

Usage

On Github Copilot: Add below JSON config to the file .vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "espresso-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["espresso-mcp"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

On Claude: Add below JSON config to the file claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "terminal": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["espresso-mcp", "--timeout-ms", "30000"]
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

The following tools are available in the espresso-mcp project:

list_avds: List all available Android Virtual Devices (AVDs).
list_emulators: List all running Android Emulators.
start_emulator: Start an Android Emulator by name.
kill_emulator: Kill a specific Android Emulator.
dump_ui_hierarchy: Dump the UI hierarchy of the connected Android device.
open_uri: Open a URI on the connected Android device.
list_apps: List all installed apps on the connected Android device.
install_app: Install an APK on the connected Android device.
start_app: Start a specific app on the connected Android device.
stop_app: Stop a specific app on the connected Android device.
uninstall_app: Uninstall an app from the connected Android device.
clear_app_data: Clear app data for a specific app on the connected Android device.
take_screenshot: Take a screenshot of the connected Android device.
record_screen: Record the screen of the connected Android device for a specified duration.
press_button: Simulate a button press on the connected Android device.
type_text: Type text on the connected Android device.
clear_and_type_text: Clear all text and type new text on the connected Android device.
replace_text: Replace text by clearing current text and typing new text on the connected Android device.
tap: Simulate a tap on the connected Android device at specific coordinates.
swipe: Perform a swipe gesture in a specific direction on the connected Android device.
dump_current_activity: Dump the current activity name of the connected Android device.

Resources

The following resources are available:

config://app: Retrieve static configuration data.
greeting://{name}: Get a personalized greeting.

Local Setup

Python 3.x
uv: pip install uv

# Install dependencies
uv sync
# OR
uv sync --frozen --all-extras --dev

# Run Server
uv run espresso-mcp

# Run in Dev Mode
uv run mcp dev src/espresso_mcp/server.py

Debugging

Use MCP Inspector

# Install MCP Inspector
yarn global add @modelcontextprotocol/inspector

# Test MCP Server
yarn run @modelcontextprotocol/inspector python server.py

Linting and Testing

# Lint
uv run ruff check

# Tests
uv run pytest

Publishing

# Build the package
uv build
uv build --wheel
uv build --no-sources

# Upload to PyPI
uv publish

Developement Notes


uv tool install espresso-mcp

# OR

uvx espresso-mcp


uv init espresso-mcp

uv add "mcp[cli]"

uv run mcp dev server.py


uv tool run espresso-mcp


uv run pre-commit install

pre-commit run --all-files

Espresso Testing Framework