name: android-remote description: "Remote control and automation for Android devices. Best for testing apps, monitoring notifications, and performing tasks on old phones." metadata: {"malikclaw":{"emoji":"📱","requires":{"tools":["android_control"]}}}
Android Remote 🦅
Control and automate Android devices via ADB. This skill gives MalikClaw "hands" to interact with mobile apps and notifications.
When to use (trigger phrases)
Use this skill when the user asks for:
- "Check notifications on my Android phone"
- "Open [App Name] and take a screenshot"
- "Tap the 'Connect' button in the center of the screen"
- "Type '[Text]' into the search bar of [App]"
Tools
- android_control: A unified tool for ADB operations (screenshot, tap, type, swipe, open-url).
Core Workflow
- Visualize: Use
android_controlwithaction="screenshot"to see the current screen. - Analyze: Identify the elements on the screen (coordinates or visual cues).
- Act: Use
android_controltotap,type, orswipeto complete the task.
Examples
Check WhatsApp Notifications
# Capture the notification shade
android_control --action swipe --x1 500 --y1 0 --x2 500 --y2 1000
android_control --action screenshot
Open a Website in Chrome
# Open URL directly
android_control --action open-url --text "https://malikclaw.vercel.app"
Complex Navigation (Tap and Type)
# Tap search bar (assuming coords from prev screenshot)
android_control --action tap --x 200 --y 400
# Type search query
android_control --action type --text "MalikClaw the Edge Champion"
Security & Privacy
- Always confirm with the user before performing high-impact actions (e.g., deleting data, sending personal messages).
- Masking: Be mindful of sensitive info (passwords, PII) visible in screenshots.