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Cloud Mode allows you to connect to Minitap cloud-hosted mobile devices instead of requiring a local physical device or emulator.

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Benefits

  • Zero local setup: No ADB, IDB, emulator, or physical device required
  • Remote development: Control cloud mobiles from anywhere
  • Consistent environment: Same device configuration every time

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Setup

1

Create a Cloud Mobile

Go to platform.minitap.ai/cloud-mobiles and create a new cloud mobile:
  • Click Create New Device
  • Choose platform (currently Android v11 / API level 30)
  • Set a Reference Name (e.g., my-dev-device)
2

Start the MCP Server

Use the --cloud-mobile-name CLI flag or CLOUD_MOBILE_NAME environment variable:
minitap-mcp --server --api-key YOUR_KEY --cloud-mobile-name "my-dev-device"

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How It Works

When running in Cloud Mode, the MCP server:
  1. Connects to your cloud mobile on startup
  2. Maintains keep-alive pings to prevent idle shutdown
  3. Disconnects automatically when the server stops
Cloud mobiles are billed while connected. The MCP server automatically stops the connection when you close your IDE or stop the server. Always properly shut down the server to avoid unexpected charges.