MCP Appium Gestures
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing resources and tools for Appium mobile gestures using Actions API..
What is MCP Appium Gestures?
MCP Appium Gestures is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to this is a model context protocol (mcp) server providing resources and tools for appium mobile gestures using actions api..
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing resources and tools for Appium mobile gestures using Actions API..
This server falls under the Browser Automation category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server providing reso
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-appium-gesturesConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Appium Gestures
MCP Appium Gestures is a Model Context Protocol server that generates Appium mobile gesture code using the Actions API, enabling AI assistants to produce ready-to-use tap, swipe, scroll, long-press, double-tap, and drag-drop automation code. It supports both JavaScript (WebdriverIO) and Java (Appium Java Client) output and exposes gesture documentation as MCP resources accessible via URI scheme. Developers use it to accelerate mobile test authoring without memorizing the Appium Actions API surface.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code with MCP support
- Appium environment set up (Appium server, device/emulator) if you intend to run the generated code
- Git to clone the repository (for local builds)
Clone and install the server
Clone the repository and install Node.js dependencies before starting the server.
git clone https://github.com/AppiumTestDistribution/mcp-appium-gestures.git
cd mcp-appium-gestures
npm installStart the server (stdio mode)
Run the server in stdio mode, which is the standard transport expected by most MCP clients including Claude Desktop.
npm startConfigure your MCP client
Add the server to your MCP client configuration. For Claude Desktop on macOS, edit ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"appium-gestures": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-appium-gestures"],
"transportType": "stdio"
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or your chosen MCP client so it picks up the new server entry and connects via stdio.
Generate gesture code via the AI assistant
Ask your AI assistant to generate Appium gesture code. The server exposes tools like generate-tap-code, generate-swipe-code, generate-scroll-code, generate-long-press-code, and generate-double-tap-code, plus gesture documentation resources.
MCP Appium Gestures Examples
Client configuration
Minimal Claude Desktop configuration to connect to the MCP Appium Gestures server via npx.
{
"mcpServers": {
"appium-gestures": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-appium-gestures"],
"transportType": "stdio"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts you can send to your AI assistant once the server is connected.
- "Generate a WebdriverIO tap gesture code for element with id 'login-btn'"
- "Write Java Appium code to swipe left on an element"
- "Generate a scroll-down gesture using the Appium Actions API in JavaScript"
- "Create a long-press gesture code targeting coordinates (200, 400) in Java"
- "Show me a double-tap gesture example for WebdriverIO"Troubleshooting MCP Appium Gestures
npx mcp-appium-gestures fails with 'command not found'
The package may not yet be published to npm. Clone the repository and run 'npm install && npm start' locally, then point your MCP config to the local path using 'command': 'node' and 'args': ['path/to/index.js'].
Server starts but no tools appear in the MCP client
Verify the transportType is set to 'stdio' in your config. Restart the MCP client after any config change. Check that Node.js 18+ is on your PATH by running 'node --version' in the same terminal.
Generated code does not match expected Appium version
Specify in your prompt which Appium client version you are using (e.g., 'Appium Java Client 8.x') so the server selects the correct Actions API syntax.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Appium Gestures
What is MCP Appium Gestures?
MCP Appium Gestures is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that this is a model context protocol (mcp) server providing resources and tools for appium mobile gestures using actions api.. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Appium Gestures?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Appium Gestures GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Appium Gestures?
MCP Appium Gestures works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Appium Gestures free to use?
Yes, MCP Appium Gestures is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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