MCP

For anything that doesn’t have an official TapKit plugin, you can connect directly using our MCP server. This works with Cursor, Windsurf, custom agents, and any other tool that supports the Model Context Protocol.

MCP server URL

https://mcp.tapkit.ai/mcp

Adding the MCP to your client

Most MCP clients accept a JSON configuration like this:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tapkit": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.tapkit.ai/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Where you add this depends on your client:

Cursor — add to your MCP settings in Cursor’s configuration
Windsurf — add to the MCP configuration file
Custom clients — point your MCP client at the URL above

Authentication

OAuth
API Key

When your client first connects to the TapKit MCP server, you’ll be prompted to authenticate via your browser. Sign in with your TapKit account and the token will be cached for future sessions.

You can also authenticate with an API key by passing it as a bearer token. Generate one from the TapKit dashboard.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tapkit": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.tapkit.ai/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer your-api-key"
      }
    }
  }
}

How it works

The MCP server runs as a hosted endpoint at mcp.tapkit.ai. You don’t need to run anything locally beyond the TapKit Mac app with a connected iPhone. Your MCP client connects to the server, which routes commands to the Mac app, which executes them on the phone. Screenshots are returned through the same channel.

Available tools

Once connected, your client has access to all TapKit tools:

Tool	Description
`tap(x, y)`	Single tap at coordinates
`double_tap(x, y)`	Double tap
`long_press(x, y)`	Tap and hold
`swipe(x, y, direction)`	Flick gesture
`drag(from_x, from_y, to_x, to_y)`	Drag between points
`hold_and_drag(from_x, from_y, to_x, to_y)`	Long press then drag
`screenshot`	Capture current screen
`open_app(app_name)`	Open any app by name
`copy_text_to_phone(text)`	Copy text to phone’s clipboard
`press_home`	Go to home screen
`escape`	Dismiss keyboards/alerts
`lock` / `unlock`	Lock or unlock device
`volume_up` / `volume_down`	Volume controls
`spotlight(query?)`	Open Spotlight search
`activate_siri`	Trigger Siri
`get_phone_info`	Get screen dimensions
`get_phone_status`	Get connection and Switch Control status
`list_phones`	List connected phones
`select_phone(phone_id)`	Select a specific phone
`run_shortcut(index)`	Run an iOS Shortcut by index
`enable_switch_control`	Enable Switch Control

Getting Started

Anthropic

OpenAI

Everywhere Else

MCP server URL

Adding the MCP to your client

Authentication

How it works

Available tools

​MCP server URL

​Adding the MCP to your client

​Authentication

​How it works

​Available tools

MCP server URL

Adding the MCP to your client

Authentication

How it works

Available tools