Buddy

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Automate tasks on Android devices by enabling AI agents to read screens, tap, and type through a local accessibility server.

Buddy is an open-source Android assistant housed in a floating chat bubble that lets autonomous agents like Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Antigravity, and Grok operate your mobile device. Running entirely on-device via an embedded Alpine Linux environment without requiring root or ADB access, it bridges mobile accessibility APIs with AI reasoning using a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. Users can delegate multi-step tasks across installed apps, automate responses to notifications, and leverage background browsing while maintaining safety through granular confirmation prompts before any sensitive action is taken.

주요 기능

01Local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that exposes device automation tools over localhost or stdio
02Native support for multiple AI agents including Claude Code, Codex, OpenCode, Grok, and self-hosted models via Ollama
03Background browser integration and terminal environment capable of building real Android APKs directly on the device
04205 GitHub stars
05Configurable safety checks and approval gates for high-impact actions like purchases, payments, and messaging
06On-device screen navigation, tapping, and typing using Android accessibility APIs without requiring root or ADB

사용 사례

01Automating multi-step mobile workflows such as managing app settings, online shopping, and drafting message replies
02Guiding users step-by-step through complex device settings or application tutorials using visual screen cues
03Allowing external MCP clients and development tools to test, inspect, and control Android environments remotely