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agent-device vs shipyard-cli
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agent-device
★ 4.5k
vs
shipyard-cli logo
shipyard-cli
★ 12

agent-device vs shipyard-cli

agent-device: Mobile app automation and verification for AI coding agents. CLI, MCP server, and typed Node.js API for iOS, Android, HarmonyOS, TV, web, macOS, and Linux.; shipyard-cli: The Shipyard CLI and MCP server enable you to manage ephemeral environments from your terminal or from your AI agent.

01

TL;DR

agent-device logoChoose agent-device if…

you need adb capabilities

shipyard-cli logoChoose shipyard-cli if…

you need agent capabilities

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
agent-device logoagent-device
shipyard-cli logoshipyard-cli
Category
MCP Servers
MCP Servers
Stars
★ 4.5k
★ 12
License
MIT
Apache-2.0
Updated
2d ago
2w ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
adb, agentic-ai, agents
agent, cli, ephemeral-environments
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between agent-device and shipyard-cli?
Both agent-device and shipyard-cli are in the MCP Servers category. agent-device has 4.5k stars, while shipyard-cli has 12 stars.
Which is better, agent-device or shipyard-cli?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose agent-device if you need adb capabilities, and shipyard-cli if you need agent capabilities.
Is agent-device free or open source?
Yes, agent-device is open source on GitHub (MIT).
Is shipyard-cli free or open source?
Yes, shipyard-cli is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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