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Gbox — Model Context Protocol server
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Description
GBOX MCP Server enables AI Agents (Cursor/Claude Code/...) to operate Android devices, Linux environments, and browser sessions. The devices can be Cloud VM/Cloud Physical provided by gbox.ai or your local devices. It can be used for Android App Testing, web automation, and general-purpose computing tasks.
Supported Platforms
- Android - Control Android devices (cloud or local)
- Linux - Control Linux desktop environments
- Browser - Control browser sessions with tab management
Usage
Android Mode
For Android device automation. See GBOX Android MCP for details.
"gbox-android": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gbox.ai/mcp-server@latest",
"--android"
],
"env": {
"GBOX_API_KEY": "gbox_xxxx",
"GBOX_BASE_URL": "https://gbox.ai/api/v1"
}
}
Linux Mode
For Linux desktop automation with browser support.
"gbox-linux": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gbox.ai/mcp-server@latest",
"--linux"
],
"env": {
"GBOX_API_KEY": "gbox_xxxx",
"GBOX_BASE_URL": "https://gbox.ai/api/v1"
}
}
Browser Mode
For web automation with pre-opened browser and advanced tab management.
"gbox-browser": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@gbox.ai/mcp-server@latest",
"--browser"
],
"env": {
"GBOX_API_KEY": "gbox_xxxx",
"GBOX_BASE_URL": "https://gbox.ai/api/v1"
}
}
Browser Mode Features:
- Browser opens maximized without controls
- Tab management:
list_tabs,open_tab,switch_tab,close_tab - Standard interaction tools:
click,scroll,press_key,type,screenshot
Configuration
Note: You can omit the env section if you have successfully run gbox login in CLI.
For instructions on logging in and configuring your profile, refer to the Gbox CLI Documentation.
If you are already logged in, obtain your GBOX_API_KEY from the Personal tab at gbox.ai/dashboard.
To use your local Android devices, check Register Your Own Device.
Resources
Installing Gbox
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/babelcloud/gbox-mcp-serverFAQ
Is Gbox MCP free?
Yes, Gbox MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Gbox need an API key?
No, Gbox runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Gbox hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Gbox in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Gbox on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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