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mobile-mcp

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Press Button

mobile_press_button

Press a supported hardware or navigation button on an iOS or Android device to trigger HOME, BACK, volume, power, or DPAD actions during app automation.

Instructions

Press a button on device

Tool call template

Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.

{
  "id": 1,
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "arguments": {
      "device": "<device>",
      "button": "<button>"
    },
    "name": "mobile_press_button"
  }
}

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
buttonYesThe button to press, in upper case. Supported buttons: Android: HOME, BACK, VOLUME_UP, VOLUME_DOWN, ENTER, BACKSPACE, APP_SWITCH, POWER, DPAD_CENTER, DPAD_UP, DPAD_DOWN, DPAD_LEFT, DPAD_RIGHT iOS: HOME, VOLUME_UP, VOLUME_DOWN, ENTER, LOCK BACKSPACE deletes the character before the cursor, APP_SWITCH opens the recent apps, POWER turns the screen on or off, LOCK locks the screen, and the DPAD buttons move focus on Android TV.
deviceYesThe device identifier to use. Use mobile_list_available_devices to find which devices are available to you.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.0.1

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=false, destructiveHint=false, and openWorldHint=true, covering the safety profile. The description adds nothing beyond that – no note that presses are non-reversible state changes, no mention of device-state prerequisites, and no rate or timing behavior.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single short sentence with zero waste, front-loading the verb and resource. It is efficient, though it borders on under-specification rather than true conciseness.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple two-parameter tool with full schema documentation and clear annotations, the definition is minimally sufficient. It omits nothing critical, but it also contributes no context the structured fields do not already provide.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters in depth, including the full list of supported buttons per platform and their effects. The description adds no parameter detail beyond the schema, so the baseline 3 is appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb ('Press') and resource ('button on device'), which is clearly distinct from coordinate-based siblings like mobile_click_on_screen_at_coordinates or mobile_type_keys. However, it offers no explicit differentiation from those siblings, leaving the agent to infer the boundary.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to use this versus alternatives such as mobile_type_keys, mobile_double_tap_on_screen, or mobile_long_press_on_screen_at_coordinates. The agent must infer the use case entirely from the name.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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