Skill: johnmalek312/mobilerun (version 2.1.0)

--- name: mobilerun description: > Load this skill whenever the user wants to control, automate, or interact with a phone or mobile device. This includes: tapping, swiping, typing, taking screenshots, reading the screen, managing apps, running AI agent tasks on a phone, or any form of phone/mobile automation. Also load when the user mentions Mobilerun, Droidrun, or phone control. Currently supports Android devices, with iOS support coming soon. Requires a Mobilerun API key (prefixed dr_sk_) and a connected device. tags: [android, mobile, automation, phone-control, testing, social-media, scraping, app-testing] metadata: { "openclaw": { "emoji": "📱", "primaryEnv": "MOBILERUN_API_KEY", "requires": { "env": ["MOBILERUN_API_KEY"], "bins": ["curl", "jq"] } } } --- # Mobilerun The hosted mobile cloud platform. Grant AI native control of Android devices to tap, swipe, type, navigate apps, fill out forms, extract data, automate workflows, and run QA. Connect your own phone, spin up on-demand virtual devices, or use always-on emulated and physical devices in the cloud. iOS support coming soon. Base URL: `https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1` Auth: `Authorization: Bearer <MOBILERUN_API_KEY>` **Important:** The base domain (`https://api.mobilerun.ai/`) returns 404. You must always include `/v1` in the path. All API calls should be made via `curl`. Example: ```bash curl -s https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" ``` ## Quick Start The API key (`MOBILERUN_API_KEY`) is already available -- OpenClaw handles credential setup before this skill loads. Do NOT ask the user for an API key. Just use it. 1. **Check for a ready device:** ```bash curl -s https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" ``` - `state: "ready"` = **good to go, skip to the user's request** - No devices or `state: "disconnected"` = see step 2 - `401` = invalid,expired, or revoked key -- ask user to check https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys 2. **No ready device?** Tell the user and suggest a fix: - No devices at all = guide them to set up Portal APK (see [references/setup-and-billing.md](./references/setup-and-billing.md)) - `disconnected` = ask user to reopen Portal app and tap Connect 3. **Take a screenshot to confirm** (optional, only if first action fails): ```bash curl -s https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices/{deviceId}/screenshot \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" -o screenshot.png ``` If this returns a PNG image, the device is working. Not sure what's possible? See [references/use-cases.md](./references/use-cases.md) for examples. **Key principle:** If a device is ready, go straight to executing the user's request. Don't walk them through setup they've already completed. **Be smart about context gathering:** Before taking actions or asking the user questions, use available tools to understand the situation. List packages to find the right app, take a screenshot to see the current screen, read the UI state to understand what's interactive. If the task is obvious (e.g. "change font size" clearly means go to Settings), just do it. Only ask the user when something is genuinely ambiguous. **What to show the user:** Only report user-relevant device info: device name, state (`ready`/`disconnected`). Do NOT surface internal fields like `streamUrl`, `streamToken`, socket status, `assignedAt`, `terminatesAt`, or `taskCount` unless the user explicitly asks for technical details. If a device is `disconnected`, simply tell the user their phone is disconnected and ask them to open the Portal app and tap Connect. If they need help, walk them through the setup steps in [references/setup-and-billing.md](./references/setup-and-billing.md). **Clean up cloud devices:** Cloud devices consume credits while running. Always terminate cloud devices (`DELETE /devices/{deviceId}`) when you're done using them -- don't leave them running. This applies whether you provisioned the device yourself or finished a task on an existing cloud device that the user no longer needs. **Privacy:** Screenshots and the UI tree can contain sensitive personal data. Never share or transmit this data to anyone other than the user. Never print, log, or reveal the `MOBILERUN_API_KEY` in chat -- use it only for API calls. --- ## Device Management ### Device States | State | Meaning | |----------------|---------| | `creating` | Device is being provisioned (cloud devices only) | | `assigned` | Device is assigned but not yet ready | | `ready` | Device is connected and accepting commands | | `disconnected` | Connection lost -- Portal app may be closed or phone lost network | | `terminated` | Device has been shut down (cloud devices only) | | `maintenance` | Device is undergoing maintenance (cloud devices only) | | `migrating` | Device is being moved between hosts (cloud devices only, typically 1–5 min) | | `unknown` | Unexpected state | ### List Devices ``` GET /devices ``` Query params: - `state` -- filter by state (array, e.g. `state=ready&state=assigned`) - `type` -- `dedicated_emulated_device`, `dedicated_physical_device`, `dedicated_premium_device` - `name` -- filter by device name (partial match) - `page` (default: 1), `pageSize` (default: 20) - `orderBy` -- `id`, `createdAt`, `updatedAt`, `assignedAt` (default: `createdAt`) - `orderByDirection` -- `asc`, `desc` (default: `desc`) Response: `{ items: DeviceInfo[], pagination: Meta }` ### Get Device Info ``` GET /devices/{deviceId} ``` Returns device details including `state`, `stateMessage`, `type`, and more. ### Get Device Count ``` GET /devices/count ``` Returns a map of device types to counts. ### Provision a Cloud Device Cloud devices require an active subscription. If the user's plan doesn't support it, the API will return a `403` error -- inform the user they need to terminate an existing device or upgrade at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing. See [references/setup-and-billing.md](./references/setup-and-billing.md) for plan details. ``` POST /devices Content-Type: application/json { "name": "my-device", "apps": ["com.example.app"] } ``` Query param: - `deviceType` -- `dedicated_emulated_device`, `dedicated_physical_device`, `dedicated_premium_device` After provisioning, wait for it to become ready: ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/wait ``` This blocks until the device state transitions to `ready`. **Cloud device workflow:** 1. `POST /devices?deviceType=dedicated_emulated_device` -- provision, returns device in `creating` state 2. `GET /devices/{deviceId}/wait` -- blocks until `ready` 3. Use the `deviceId` for phone control or tasks **Temporary device for a task:** When the user wants to run a task but has no ready device, provision a temporary cloud device, run the task on it, then clean up: 1. `POST /devices?deviceType=dedicated_emulated_device` with `{"name": "temp-task-device", "apps": [...]}` -- include any apps the task needs 2. `GET /devices/{deviceId}/wait` -- wait until ready 3. `POST /tasks` with the new `deviceId` -- run the task (or submit multiple tasks -- they will queue and execute in order) 4. Monitor via `GET /tasks/{taskId}/status` until all tasks finish 5. `DELETE /devices/{deviceId}` -- terminate the device **Important:** `DELETE /devices/{deviceId}` terminates the device immediately. If any tasks are still queued or running on that device, they will be orphaned or interrupted. Always wait for all tasks to finish before terminating. ### Terminate a Cloud Device ``` DELETE /devices/{deviceId} Content-Type: application/json {} ``` > Personal devices cannot be terminated via the API. They disconnect when the Portal app is closed. ### Get Device Time ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/time ``` Returns the current time on the device as a string. --- ## Screen Observation ### Take Screenshot ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/screenshot ``` Query param: `hideOverlay` (default: `false`) Returns a **PNG image** as binary data. Use this to see what's currently displayed on screen. ### Get UI State (Accessibility Tree) ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/ui-state ``` Query param: `filter` (default: `false`) -- set to `true` to filter out non-interactive elements. Returns an `AndroidState` object with three sections: #### phone_state ```json { "keyboardVisible": false, "packageName": "app.lawnchair", "currentApp": "Lawnchair", "isEditable": false, "focusedElement": { "className": "string", "resourceId": "string", "text": "string" } } ``` - `currentApp` -- human-readable name of the foreground app - `packageName` -- Android package name of the foreground app - `keyboardVisible` -- whether the soft keyboard is showing - `isEditable` -- whether the currently focused element accepts text input - `focusedElement` -- details about the focused UI element (if any) #### device_context ```json { "screen_bounds": { "width": 720, "height": 1616 }, "display_metrics": { "density": 1.75, "densityDpi": 280, "scaledDensity": 1.75, "widthPixels": 720, "heightPixels": 1616 } } ``` - `screen_bounds` -- the actual screen resolution in pixels. All tap/swipe coordinates use this coordinate space. - `display_metrics` -- physical display properties (density, DPI) #### a11y_tree (Accessibility Tree) A recursive tree of UI elements. Each node has: ```json { "className": "android.widget.TextView", "packageName": "app.lawnchair", "resourceId": "app.lawnchair:id/search_container", "text": "Search", "contentDescription": "", "boundsInScreen": { "left": 48, "top": 1420, "right": 671, "bottom": 1532 }, "isClickable": true, "isLongClickable": false, "isEditable": false, "isScrollable": false, "isEnabled": true, "isVisibleToUser": true, "isCheckable": false, "isChecked": false, "isFocusable": false, "isFocused": false, "isSelected": false, "isPassword": false, "hint": "", "childCount": 0, "children": [] } ``` **Key node fields:** - `text` -- the visible text on the element - `contentDescription` -- accessibility label (useful when `text` is empty, e.g. icon buttons) - `resourceId` -- Android resource ID (e.g. `com.app:id/button_ok`) -- useful for identifying elements - `boundsInScreen` -- pixel coordinates as `{left, top, right, bottom}`. To tap an element, calculate its center: `x = (left + right) / 2`, `y = (top + bottom) / 2` - `isClickable` -- whether the element responds to taps - `isEditable` -- whether the element is a text input field - `isScrollable` -- whether the element supports scrolling (swipe gestures) - `children` -- nested child elements (the tree is recursive) Other boolean fields (`isEnabled`, `isVisibleToUser`, `isCheckable`, `isChecked`, `isFocused`, `isSelected`, `isPassword`) are available but rarely needed. **Example: reading a home screen** ``` FrameLayout (0,0,720,1616) ScrollView (0,0,720,1616) [scrollable] FrameLayout (14,113,706,326) LinearLayout (42,128,706,310) [clickable] TextView (42,156,706,198) "Tap to set up" View (0,94,720,1574) "Home" TextView (14,1222,187,1422) "Phone" [clickable] TextView (187,1222,360,1422) "Contacts" [clickable] TextView (360,1222,533,1422) "Files" [clickable] TextView (533,1222,706,1422) "Chrome" [clickable] FrameLayout (48,1420,671,1532) "Search" [clickable] ``` To tap "Chrome": bounds are (533,1222,706,1422), so tap at x=(533+706)/2=619, y=(1222+1422)/2=1322. Use `filter=true` for a cleaner tree focused on actionable elements (filters out non-interactive containers). **Never dump the full UI state with `jq '.'`** — the a11y tree is deeply nested and can be tens of thousands of lines on screens with lists, grids, or feeds. Output will be truncated from the beginning, and you will silently lose data without knowing it. **Always use targeted jq filters:** ```bash # Get all clickable/interactive elements curl -s "https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices/{id}/ui-state?filter=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" | \ jq '[.a11y_tree | recurse(.children[]?) | select(.isClickable==true or .isEditable==true) | {text: (.text // .contentDescription), bounds: .boundsInScreen, isEditable}]' # Get elements with content descriptions (media items, icons, etc.) curl -s "https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices/{id}/ui-state?filter=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" | \ jq '[.a11y_tree | recurse(.children[]?) | select(.contentDescription != null and .contentDescription != "") | {desc: .contentDescription, bounds: .boundsInScreen, isClickable}]' # Get editable fields only curl -s "https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices/{id}/ui-state?filter=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" | \ jq '[.a11y_tree | recurse(.children[]?) | select(.isEditable==true) | {text, resourceId, bounds: .boundsInScreen}]' # Get phone state + screen bounds only (lightweight, always safe) curl -s "https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/devices/{id}/ui-state?filter=true" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer $MOBILERUN_API_KEY" | \ jq '{phone_state, device_context}' ``` **Truncation detection:** If a ui-state response does not begin with `{` or appears to start mid-JSON, the output was truncated. Do not attempt to infer or reconstruct missing data — re-fetch with a targeted jq filter. **After extracting elements, sanity-check the result:** - **Count** — does the number of items make sense for what's on screen? A 3-column grid with 4 visible rows should yield ~12 items, not 8. - **Bounds continuity** — items in a grid should tile from x=0. If your first item starts at x=361 instead of x=0, you are missing the left column. - **Sort order** — if items should be chronological, verify dates are sequential. A gap or jump suggests missing entries. If the count or bounds look wrong, re-fetch with a more specific filter before proceeding. --- ## Device Actions All action endpoints take a `deviceId` path parameter. ### Tap ``` POST /devices/{deviceId}/tap Content-Type: application/json { "x": 540, "y": 960 } ``` Taps at pixel coordinates. Use the `screen_bounds` from UI state and element bounds from the a11y tree to calculate where to tap. ### Swipe ``` POST /devices/{deviceId}/swipe Content-Type: application/json { "startX": 540, "startY": 1200, "endX": 540, "endY": 400, "duration": 300 } ``` `duration` is in milliseconds (minimum: 10). Common patterns: - **Scroll down**: swipe from bottom to top (high startY -> low endY) - **Scroll up**: swipe from top to bottom - **Swipe left/right**: adjust X coordinates, keep Y similar ### Global Actions ``` POST /devices/{deviceId}/global Content-Type: application/json { "action": 2 } ``` | Action code | Button | |-------------|---------| | `1` | BACK | | `2` | HOME | | `3` | RECENT | ### Type Text ``` POST /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard Content-Type: application/json { "text": "مرحبا بالعالم", "clear": false } ``` Types text into the currently focused input field. - `clear: true` -- clears the field before typing - Make sure an input field is focused first (check `phone_state.isEditable`) - If the keyboard isn't visible, you may need to tap on an input field first - Supports any Unicode text -- input is injected via the accessibility service, no special keyboard setup needed. When using the Tasks API (agent), standard languages work reliably but rare scripts (e.g. Cuneiform, hieroglyphs) may be affected by LLM token handling or keyboard autocomplete. ### Press Key ``` PUT /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard Content-Type: application/json { "key": 66 } ``` Sends an Android keycode. Only text-input-related keycodes are supported. | Keycode | Key | |---------|-----| | `4` | BACK | | `61` | TAB | | `66` | ENTER | | `67` | DEL (backspace) | | `112` | FORWARD_DEL (delete) | For system navigation (home, back, recent), use `POST /devices/{id}/global` instead. ### Clear Input ``` DELETE /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard ``` Clears the currently focused input field. --- ## App Management ### List Installed Apps ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/apps ``` Query param: `includeSystemApps` (default: `false`) Returns an array of `AppInfo`: ```json { "packageName": "com.example.app", "label": "Example App", "versionName": "1.2.3", "versionCode": 123, "isSystemApp": false } ``` ### List Package Names ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/packages ``` Query param: `includeSystemPackages` (default: `false`) Returns a string array of package names. Lighter than the full app list. ### Install App ``` POST /devices/{deviceId}/apps Content-Type: application/json { "packageName": "com.example.app" } ``` Installs an app from the Mobilerun app library (not the Play Store directly). Takes a couple of minutes and there's no status endpoint -- you'd have to poll `GET /devices/{id}/apps` to confirm. **Prefer manually installing via Play Store instead.** Open the Play Store app on the device, search for the app, and tap install -- this is faster and more reliable. Only use this API endpoint if the user explicitly asks for it. > On personal devices, this endpoint may fail because Android blocks app installations from unknown sources by default. ### Start App ``` PUT /devices/{deviceId}/apps/{packageName} Content-Type: application/json {} ``` Optional body: `{ "activity": "com.example.app.MainActivity" }` -- to launch a specific activity. Usually omitting activity is fine; it launches the default/main activity. ### Stop App ``` PATCH /devices/{deviceId}/apps/{packageName} Content-Type: application/json {} ``` ### Uninstall App ``` DELETE /devices/{deviceId}/apps/{packageName} Content-Type: application/json {} ``` --- ## App Library (Upload & Manage APKs) The app library stores APKs that can be pre-installed on cloud devices. Only one app per package name is allowed -- to update an app, delete the existing one first, then re-upload. ### List Apps in Library ``` GET /apps ``` Query params: - `page` (default: 1), `pageSize` (default: 10) - `source` -- `all`, `uploaded`, `store`, `queued` (default: `all`) - `query` -- search by name - `sortBy` -- `createdAt`, `name` (default: `createdAt`) - `order` -- `asc`, `desc` (default: `desc`) ### Get App by ID ``` GET /apps/{id} ``` ### Upload an APK Uploading is a 3-step process: **Step 1: Create signed upload URL** ``` POST /apps/create-signed-upload-url Content-Type: application/json { "displayName": "My App", "packageName": "com.example.myapp", "versionName": "1.0.0", "versionCode": 1, "targetSdk": 34, "sizeBytes": 5242880, "files": [ { "fileName": "base.apk", "contentType": "application/vnd.android.package-archive" } ], "country": "US" } ``` Required: `displayName`, `packageName`, `versionName`, `versionCode`, `targetSdk`, `sizeBytes`, `files` Optional: `description`, `iconURL`, `developerName`, `categoryName`, `ratingScore`, `ratingCount` Returns the app `id` and pre-signed R2 upload URLs for each file. **Step 2: Upload the APK file(s)** Upload each file directly to its pre-signed R2 URL using a PUT request. **Step 3: Confirm the upload** ``` POST /apps/{id}/confirm-upload ``` Verifies the file exists in R2 and sets the app status to `available`. If the upload failed, mark it: ``` POST /apps/{id}/mark-failed ``` ### Delete an App ``` DELETE /apps/{id} ``` Removes the app from R2 storage and the database. Use this before re-uploading an app with the same package name. ### Re-uploading an App Only one app per package name is allowed. To update: 1. Find the existing app: `GET /apps?query=com.example.myapp` 2. Delete it: `DELETE /apps/{id}` 3. Upload the new version using the 3-step upload flow above --- ## Tasks (AI Agent) Instead of controlling a phone step-by-step, you can submit a natural language goal and let Mobilerun's AI agent execute it autonomously on the device with its own screen analysis, observe-act loop, and error recovery. Tasks require a paid subscription with credits. If the user doesn't have an active plan, the API will return an error -- let them know they need a subscription at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing. See [references/setup-and-billing.md](./references/setup-and-billing.md) for plan and credit details. ### IMPORTANT: Always Break Goals Into Multiple Small Tasks **Never submit a user's goal as one big task.** Always break it into multiple small, focused sub-tasks of ~7-15 UI interactions each, and submit them all to the same device. They queue and run back-to-back automatically — there is zero overhead to splitting. This is critical because: - **Reliability** — smaller tasks succeed far more often. The agent gets lost or confused on long, multi-step tasks. A focused 5-step task almost always works; a 30-step task frequently fails. - **Checkpoints** — you can see the result of each sub-task before the next one starts, and cancel or adjust if something went wrong. - **Cost** — a failed 30-step task wastes all the credits. With small tasks, only the failed step is wasted. **The only exception** is when steps are so tightly coupled they cannot be separated — e.g. a multi-field form that must be filled and submitted in one go, or a login flow where each step depends on the previous. Everything else should be split. **How to decide what goes in one task vs. separate tasks:** - Can this step succeed on its own, without knowing the result of the previous step? → **Separate task** - Does this step require the previous step's output or screen state to even begin? → **Same task** (or dependent sub-task with `continueOnFailure: false`) - Is this a different app or a different area of the same app? → **Separate task** - Would you describe this as "and then also..." when explaining it? → **Separate task** ### Task Queuing Only one task runs on a device at a time. When you submit a task while the device is already busy, it enters a `queued` state and waits. Once the running task finishes and the device is released, the next queued task is automatically promoted and dispatched -- no polling or manual intervention needed. This means you can submit multiple tasks to the same device in sequence and they will execute one after another in the order they were created. **`continueOnFailure`:** By default, if a task fails, all subsequent queued tasks for the same device are automatically cancelled. Set `continueOnFailure: true` on a task to keep it in the queue even if the task before it fails. Tasks with `continueOnFailure: false` (the default) that are ahead in the queue will be cancelled, and the first `continueOnFailure: true` task will be promoted next. **Use `continueOnFailure: true` on any sub-task that is independent of the ones before it.** ### Run a Task ``` POST /tasks Content-Type: application/json { "task": "Open Chrome and search for weather", "deviceId": "uuid-of-device", "llmModel": "google/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview" } ``` **Required fields:** - `task` -- natural language description of what to do (min 1 char) - `deviceId` -- UUID of the device to run on. Must be a device in `ready` state. **Optional fields:** - `llmModel` -- which model to use (default: `google/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview`, see `GET /models` for available models) - `apps` -- list of app package names to pre-install - `credentials` -- list of `{ packageName, credentialNames[] }` for app logins - `maxSteps` -- max agent steps (default: 100) - `reasoning` -- enable reasoning/thinking (default: true). **Always set to `false`** unless the user explicitly requests it. - `vision` -- enable vision/screenshot analysis (default: false) - `temperature` -- LLM temperature (default: 0.5) - `executionTimeout` -- timeout in seconds (default: 1000) - `outputSchema` -- JSON schema for structured output (nullable). Only use when the user explicitly asks for structured/formatted data. When set, the agent returns its result as a JSON object matching the schema in the task's `output` field. - `vpnCountry` -- route through VPN in a specific country: `US`, `BR`, `FR`, `DE`, `IN`, `JP`, `KR`, `ZA`. Only use if the task specifically requires a certain region. VPN adds latency -- avoid unless needed. - `continueOnFailure` -- if `true`, this task stays queued even if the previous task on the same device fails (default: `false`). See [Task Queuing](#task-queuing). Returns: ```json { "id": "uuid", "status": "queued", "streamUrl": "string | null" } ``` The response will almost always return `status: "queued"` -- even if the device is idle -- because promotion happens asynchronously after the response. This is normal. The task will transition to `created` and then `running` shortly after. Check `GET /tasks/{id}/status` to see the current state. - `streamUrl` -- device stream URL, or `null` when the task is queued (populated once the task is promoted and assigned to the device) ### Writing Task Prompts You don't see the phone screen -- the agent on the device does. Write prompts that describe **what to achieve**, not how to navigate the UI. The on-device agent will figure out the taps, swipes, and navigation itself. **Don't assume the UI -- describe the goal:** - Bad: `"Tap the three dots menu in the top right, then tap Settings, scroll down and tap the Dark Mode toggle"` - Good: `"Open Settings in the Chrome app and enable Dark Mode"` - You don't know what the screen looks like. The on-device agent can see it -- let it handle the navigation. **Don't pass your own UI observations into a task instruction.** If you've already read the ui-state and identified an exact element, tap it directly — don't describe it to the agent. If you're submitting a task, describe the *goal* and let the agent do its own observation. Mixing the two — observing yourself, then handing off a screen-state description — means the agent acts on your interpretation of the screen rather than its own, and any error in your observation (truncated data, wrong coordinates) gets baked in silently. **Be specific about the important details:** - Name the exact app (not "the browser" -- say "Chrome") - Specify exact text to type or send - Say what counts as success - Name the person, contact, or item to find **Single-task examples** (each of these is small enough to be one task): ``` "Open the Settings app, go to Display, and enable Dark Mode" "Open WhatsApp, find the conversation with John Smith, and send: Running 10 minutes late, sorry!" "Open Chrome, go to amazon.com, search for 'wireless headphones', and report back the name and price of the top 3 results" "Open Spotify, go to Settings, turn off Autoplay, set Audio Quality to Very High, and disable Canvas" ``` **Multi-task example — how to split a user request into queued sub-tasks:** User asks: *"Check my email, check my calendar, and find me a good Italian restaurant nearby"* Submit 3 tasks to the same device: 1. `"Open Gmail and tell me the subjects and senders of unread emails from today"` (`continueOnFailure: true`) 2. `"Open Google Calendar and tell me my events for today"` (`continueOnFailure: true`) 3. `"Open Google Maps, search for 'Italian restaurants near me', and tell me the name, rating, and address of the top 3 results"` (`continueOnFailure: true`) All three are independent — each gets `continueOnFailure: true` so they all run regardless. **Multi-task example — dependent steps:** User asks: *"Order me an Uber to 123 Main Street"* Submit 2 tasks: 1. `"Open the Uber app, set the destination to 123 Main Street, select UberX, and stop before confirming -- report back the estimated price and arrival time"` 2. Only submit after reviewing the result of task 1 with the user — don't auto-confirm a purchase. **Include safety conditions when appropriate:** - `"If the app asks for login, stop and tell me"` - `"If the price is over $50, don't purchase -- just report the price"` ### Check Task Status ``` GET /tasks/{task_id}/status ``` Use this to monitor task progress: ```json { "status": "running", "succeeded": null, "message": null, "output": null, "steps": 5, "lastResponse": { "event": "ManagerPlanEvent", "data": { ... } } } ``` - **While queued:** `status` is `queued`, `lastResponse` is `null`. The task is waiting for the device to become free. - **While running:** `lastResponse` contains the agent's latest thinking, plan, and actions. Check this to understand what the agent is doing and where it's up to. - **When finished:** `status` is `completed` or `failed`, `message` has the final answer or failure reason, `succeeded` is `true`/`false`, `lastResponse` is `null`. - **Statuses:** `queued`, `created`, `running`, `paused`, `completed`, `failed`, `cancelled` ### Monitoring a Task After creating a task, follow this pattern: 1. **Immediately** tell the user the task ID. The initial status is almost always `queued` — this is normal, not an error. The task will start shortly. 2. **After 5 seconds** -- do the first status check. This catches quick tasks and confirms the agent started. If still `queued`, check every 15-30 seconds until it transitions to `running`. 3. **After 30 seconds** -- check again if still running. 4. **Subsequent checks** -- use your judgement on the interval based on: - **Task complexity** -- a simple "open Chrome" task finishes fast; a multi-app workflow takes longer, so space out checks accordingly. - **Progress** -- if steps are increasing and `lastResponse` is changing, the agent is working well; you can wait longer between checks. If the step count and `lastResponse` haven't changed, the agent may be stuck; check sooner and consider warning the user. - **Time elapsed** -- the longer a task has been running successfully, the more you can trust it and wait between checks. **At each check:** - Report to the user what the agent is doing (from `lastResponse` -- its current plan, thinking, what step it's on). - Optionally take a screenshot (`GET /devices/{id}/screenshot`) to show the user what's on screen. - Optionally read the UI state (`GET /devices/{id}/ui-state`) for more context. - Give the user a meaningful update, not just "still running" -- e.g. "The agent is on step 8, currently in the Settings app looking for display options." **When the task finishes:** - Report the result (`message`, `succeeded`, `output`). - If the task failed unexpectedly, auto-submit feedback (see Feedback section). **If the agent seems stuck:** - Send a message via `POST /tasks/{id}/message` to nudge it in the right direction. - Let the user know and ask if they want to steer it or cancel. ### Send Message to Task ``` POST /tasks/{task_id}/message Content-Type: application/json { "message": "Actually, search for 'weather in London' instead" } ``` Send instructions to steer a running agent task. Use this to correct the agent, provide additional context, or change direction mid-task. The message is queued and delivered to the agent at the next step. ### Cancel Task ``` POST /tasks/{task_id}/cancel ``` Works on both `queued` and `running` tasks. Queued tasks are cancelled instantly. Running tasks transition to `cancelling` and stop at the next step. ### Get Task Details ``` GET /tasks/{task_id} ``` Returns the full task object including configuration, status, and trajectory. ### List Tasks ``` GET /tasks ``` Query params: - `status` -- `queued`, `created`, `running`, `paused`, `completed`, `failed`, `cancelled` - `orderBy` -- `id`, `createdAt`, `finishedAt`, `status` (default: `createdAt`) - `orderByDirection` -- `asc`, `desc` (default: `desc`) - `query` -- search in task description (max 128 chars) - `page` (default: 1), `pageSize` (default: 20, max: 100) ### Task Screenshots & UI States ``` GET /tasks/{task_id}/screenshots -- list all screenshot URLs GET /tasks/{task_id}/screenshots/{index} -- get screenshot at index GET /tasks/{task_id}/ui_states -- list all UI state URLs GET /tasks/{task_id}/ui_states/{index} -- get UI state at index ``` ### Get Task Trajectory ``` GET /tasks/{task_id}/trajectory ``` Returns the full history of events from the task execution. ### Available LLM Models ``` GET /models ``` Returns the list of models available for tasks. Default: `google/gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview`. ### List Tasks for a Device ``` GET /devices/{deviceId}/tasks ``` Query params: `page`, `pageSize`, `orderBy`, `orderByDirection` --- ## Feedback Submit feedback to help improve the Mobilerun platform. This is important for identifying bugs and improving agent performance. **When to auto-submit feedback:** - When a task fails unexpectedly - When the agent behaves incorrectly or produces wrong results - When API errors occur that seem like platform bugs - Include the `taskId`, error details, and what happened **When the user asks to submit feedback:** - Ask for a few details (what happened, what they expected) but don't push hard - If they don't want to elaborate, just submit with whatever details you have ``` POST /feedback Content-Type: application/json { "title": "Task failed unexpectedly", "feedback": "The agent got stuck on the login screen and timed out after 50 steps.", "rating": 2, "taskId": "uuid-of-related-task" } ``` **Required fields:** - `title` -- short summary (3-100 chars) - `feedback` -- detailed description (10-4000 chars) - `rating` -- 1 to 5 **Optional fields:** - `taskId` -- UUID of a related task | Status | Meaning | |--------|---------| | `201` | Feedback submitted | | `400` | Validation error | | `401` | Invalid or missing API key | | `429` | Rate limited -- 15/day cap reached | --- ## Common Patterns **Data integrity — never fill gaps:** If extracted data is incomplete (truncated output, missing items, suspicious count), re-query with a better jq filter. Never infer or fabricate missing entries. If you cannot get a complete result after two attempts, tell the user what's missing and why before proceeding. **Observe-Act Loop:** Most phone control tasks follow this cycle: 1. Take a screenshot and/or read the UI state 2. Decide what action to perform 3. Execute the action (tap, type, swipe, etc.) 4. Observe again to verify the result 5. Repeat **Finding tap coordinates:** Use `GET /devices/{id}/ui-state?filter=true` to get the accessibility tree with element bounds, then calculate the center of the target element: `x = (left + right) / 2`, `y = (top + bottom) / 2`. **When an action doesn't work:** - Take a screenshot and re-read the UI state -- the screen may have changed or your tap coordinates may have been off. - If an element isn't visible, try scrolling (swipe up/down) to reveal it. - If a tap didn't register, recalculate coordinates from the latest UI state and try again. - If the app is unresponsive, try pressing HOME and reopening the app. - If you're stuck after 2-3 attempts, tell the user what's happening and ask how to proceed. **Typing into a field:** 1. Check `phone_state.isEditable` -- if false, tap the input field first 2. Optionally clear existing text with `clear: true` 3. Send the text via `POST /devices/{id}/keyboard` ## Two Ways to Control a Device You have **two approaches** -- choose based on the task: 1. **Direct control** -- You drive the device step-by-step: screenshot, tap, swipe, type. Best for simple, quick actions on a single device. 2. **Mobilerun Agent** -- Submit a natural language goal via `POST /tasks` and the agent executes it autonomously. Best for complex or multi-step tasks. Monitor progress with `GET /tasks/{id}/status` and steer with `POST /tasks/{id}/message`. Requires credits (paid plan). **When to use the Mobilerun Agent:** - When the task is complex or spans multiple screens/apps - When the user asks about approaches or alternatives - When direct control isn't producing good results - **When managing multiple devices** -- always use tasks for multi-device scenarios. Direct control is sequential (one action at a time on one device), so controlling multiple devices by hand is too slow. Submit a task to each device and monitor them in parallel. **Breaking goals into queued sub-tasks (default approach):** Always break user goals into smaller sub-tasks when the steps are independent or semi-independent. Each sub-task should be ~7-15 UI interactions. Submit them all at once to the same device -- they queue and execute in order automatically. 1. Split the goal into clear, self-contained sub-goals 2. Submit all sub-tasks via `POST /tasks` to the same device -- they queue automatically 3. For independent sub-tasks, set `continueOnFailure: true` so they run even if an earlier one fails 4. For dependent sub-tasks (step 2 only makes sense if step 1 succeeded), leave `continueOnFailure: false` (default) 5. Monitor progress via `GET /tasks/{id}/status` as each task runs and completes Example: "Order groceries from the Instacart app": 1. `"Open Instacart and search for 'organic bananas', add the first result to cart"` 2. `"Search for 'whole milk', add the first result to cart"` (`continueOnFailure: true` -- independent of step 1) 3. `"Go to cart and report back the total price -- do not checkout"` (`continueOnFailure: false` -- depends on items being in cart) Example: "Check my email and my calendar": 1. `"Open Gmail and tell me the subjects of unread emails from today"` 2. `"Open Google Calendar and tell me my events for today"` (`continueOnFailure: true` -- completely independent) Only keep steps in a single task when they are tightly coupled (e.g. filling a form where all fields must be submitted together, or a login flow where each step depends on the previous). You can also submit sub-tasks one at a time if you need to make decisions between steps based on the result. **Combining both approaches:** You can mix direct control and tasks in the same workflow: - Use direct control to quickly set something up (open the right app, navigate to a screen), then launch a task for the complex part. - Let a task do the heavy lifting, then use direct control for a precise final action (e.g. verify a specific element on screen). - Use direct control for a quick check (screenshot to see what's on screen), then decide whether to handle it manually or submit a task. Only suggest tools and approaches available through this skill -- do not recommend external tools like ADB, scrcpy, Appium, Tasker, etc. --- ## Error Handling All API errors follow this format: ```json { "title": "Unauthorized", "status": 401, "detail": "Invalid API key.", "errors": [] } ``` | Error | Likely cause | What to do | |-------|-------------|------------| | `401` | Invalid or expired API key | Ask user to verify key at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys | | `402` on `POST /tasks` | Insufficient credits | User needs to add credits or upgrade plan | | `403` with "limit reached" | Plan limit hit (max concurrent devices) | User needs to terminate a device or upgrade | | `404` / `500` on device action | Device not found or invalid ID | Verify device ID, re-list devices | | Empty device list | No device connected | Guide user to connect via Portal APK (see [references/setup-and-billing.md](./references/setup-and-billing.md)) | | Device `disconnected` | Portal app closed or phone lost network | Ask user to check phone and reopen Portal | | Billing/plan error on `POST /devices` | Free plan, cloud devices need subscription | Tell user to check plans at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing | | Action fails on valid device | Device may be busy, locked, or unresponsive | Try taking a screenshot first to check state | For detailed troubleshooting of common issues (device disconnects, keyboard failures, screenshot errors, app install problems, etc.), see [references/troubleshooting.md](./references/troubleshooting.md). ## References - `references/use-cases.md` — real-world examples of what users can do (read this if the user isn't sure what's possible) - `references/setup-and-billing.md` — auth setup, Portal APK installation, plans & credits, webhooks, resource links - `references/troubleshooting.md` — 10 common issues with symptoms, causes, and fixes - `references/security.md` — data handling, credentials, device permissions - `references/changelog.md` — version history and notable changes

path: references/changelog.md
content: # Changelog

All notable changes to the Mobilerun skill are documented here. Format follows [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/).

## [Unreleased]

### Added
- Troubleshooting guide with 10 common issues (references/troubleshooting.md)
- Searchable tags in SKILL.md frontmatter for ClawHub discovery
- Unicode/multi-language support documented for POST /keyboard
- Use case examples for non-developers (references/use-cases.md)
- Social proof: GitHub stars, TECNO EllaClaw OEM adoption, arXiv citation
- Active development links (PyPI, ClawHub listing)
- Resources section with community and documentation links
- Changelog

### Changed
- Restructured into references/ folder (setup-and-billing, troubleshooting, security, use-cases) for on-demand context loading
- Renamed "Before You Start" to "Quick Start"
- Rewrote intro paragraph with cloud device types (on-demand virtual, emulated, physical)

## [1.0.1] - 2026-02-10

### Changed
- Restructured as OpenClaw plugin monorepo
- Converted plugin to flat skill format

## [1.0.0] - 2026-02-08

### Added
- Initial release
- Device management API (list, provision, terminate cloud devices)
- Screen observation (screenshot, UI accessibility tree)
- Phone control (tap, swipe, type, press key, open/close apps)
- Tasks API for AI agent automation
- reference.md with auth setup, Portal APK guide, plans & billing, webhooks
- OpenClaw plugin metadata and CI packaging workflow


path: references/security.md
content: # Security & Privacy

This document describes how the Mobilerun skill handles sensitive data, credentials, and device permissions.

## Data Handling

- **Screenshots and UI tree data** may contain personal information visible on the user's screen (messages, emails, photos, etc.). This data is fetched on-demand for the current task and is not stored, cached, or transmitted beyond the API response.
- All API calls go to `https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1` over HTTPS.
- The skill does not collect analytics, telemetry, or usage data.

## Credentials

- The `MOBILERUN_API_KEY` (prefixed `dr_sk_`) is provided by the host platform (OpenClaw) and used solely for authenticating API requests.
- The key is never displayed, logged, or included in user-facing output.
- Keys can be created, rotated, or revoked at any time from https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys.

## Device Permissions

The Droidrun Portal app on the user's Android device requires the **Accessibility Service** permission. This is the same system API used by screen readers and assistive technology. It allows the skill to:

- Read the UI element tree (text, buttons, layout)
- Simulate taps, swipes, and text input
- Identify the foreground app

The user grants this permission explicitly during setup and can revoke it at any time in Android Settings.

## APK Installation

The Portal app is distributed as an APK from GitHub Releases (open source: https://github.com/droidrun/droidrun-portal). Because it is installed outside the Play Store, Android shows a standard sideloading warning. This is expected behavior for any app not distributed through the Play Store.

## Input Handling

API endpoint paths in the documentation use placeholders like `{deviceId}`, `{packageName}`, and `{task_id}`. These are UUIDs or Android package name strings returned by the API itself (e.g. from `GET /devices`). They are not user-supplied free text. When constructing curl commands, always use values obtained directly from prior API responses — never interpolate raw user input into URLs or shell commands.

## Scope of Control

The skill can only interact with devices that the user has explicitly connected to their Mobilerun account. It cannot access devices belonging to other users, and all actions require a valid authenticated API key.


path: references/setup-and-billing.md
content: # Setup & Billing

## Authentication

### How It Works

Mobilerun uses API keys for programmatic access. All API calls go to `https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1`
with the key in the Authorization header:

```
Authorization: Bearer dr_sk_...
```

- Keys are always prefixed with `dr_sk_` -- if a user provides something without this prefix, it's not a valid Mobilerun key
- Keys are created from the Mobilerun dashboard and can be revoked or expired
- Each key is tied to a single user account

### Getting an API Key

The user needs to:

1. Go to **https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys**
   - If not logged in, the page redirects to login first (Google, GitHub, or Discord -- no email/password option)
   - After login it redirects back to the API keys page
2. Click the **"New Key"** button
3. Give the key a name (anything descriptive is fine)
4. Copy the full key -- it's only shown once at creation time

The key will look like: `dr_sk_a1b2c3d4e5f6...`

### Troubleshooting Auth Issues

**User provides a key that doesn't start with `dr_sk_`:**
- It's not a Mobilerun API key. Ask them to copy it again from https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys

**401 on a key that previously worked:**
- The key may have been revoked or expired. Ask the user to check the API keys page and create a new one if needed

**User says they can't find the API keys page:**
- Direct them to https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys -- they need to be logged in first

**User doesn't have an account:**
- They can create one by going to https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/sign-in and signing in with Google, GitHub, or Discord. First login automatically creates an account.

---

## Device Setup (Portal APK)

A personal device is the user's own Android phone connected to Mobilerun via the Droidrun Portal app.

Guide the user step by step through the setup process.

### Step 1: Download the Portal APK

1. On the Android device, open Chrome and go to **https://droidrun.ai/portal**
2. This redirects to the GitHub releases page for the Portal app
3. Scroll down to the **"Assets"** section at the bottom of the latest release
4. Tap the file named **`droidrun-portal-vx.x.x.apk`** (the version number varies) -- this is the APK file to download
   - Do NOT tap "Source code (zip)" or "Source code (tar.gz)" -- those are the source code, not the app

### Step 2: Install the APK

1. Once downloaded, tap the APK file to install it (or find it in Downloads)
2. **Android may show a sideloading prompt** -- this is standard for apps distributed outside the Play Store (like beta apps or open-source projects):
   - Droidrun Portal is open source: https://github.com/droidrun/droidrun-portal
   - Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation

### Step 3: Enable Accessibility

1. Open the Droidrun Portal app
2. A red banner at the top says **"Accessibility Service Not Enabled"** -- tap **"Enable Now"**
3. This opens Android Settings. Find **"Droidrun Portal"** in the list of accessibility services
4. Tap on it and **toggle it on**
5. Android will show a confirmation dialog explaining what the accessibility service can do -- tap **"Allow"** or **"OK"**

This permission is required -- without it, the agent cannot read the screen UI tree or control the device.

### Step 4: Connect to Mobilerun

Two options:

- **Option A (Login) -- preferred:** Tap **"Connect to Mobilerun"** (normal tap):
  - If already logged in (API key stored on device) -> connects directly, no browser
  - If not logged in -> opens a browser login page (Google, GitHub, or Discord)

- **Option B (API Key):** Tell the user to **long-press** "Connect to Mobilerun" -- this opens a **"Connect with API Key"** dialog. The user can copy their API key from https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/api-keys and paste it in.
  - **Never print, paste, or reveal the API key in chat.** The user should copy it directly from the dashboard themselves.

### Step 5: Verify Connection

Once connected, the Portal app shows the connection status. The device should now appear in `GET /devices` with `state: "ready"`.

If it doesn't show up, check:
- Is the accessibility service still enabled? (some phones disable it after reboot)
- Is the Portal app still open and in the foreground (at least initially)?
- Does the phone have a stable internet connection?

### Common Issues

- **Device shows `disconnected`**: Portal app was closed, phone went to sleep with aggressive battery optimization, or phone lost internet. Ask user to reopen the Portal app.
- **Device was `ready` but stops responding**: The phone may have locked or the Portal app was killed by the OS. Ask user to check the phone.
- **No device appears at all**: Portal APK isn't installed, accessibility permission wasn't granted, or the user didn't connect with their API key.
- **Connection fails in Portal app**: The API key may be wrong or expired. Ask the user to verify the key.
- **User wants to switch accounts**: They can tap **Logout** (shown below Device ID when connected, or as a subtitle under "Connect to Mobilerun" when disconnected). Logout clears credentials; the next Connect tap will open the browser for a fresh login. Note: **Disconnect** only pauses the connection and can be resumed instantly -- it does not clear credentials.

### Cloud Devices

Cloud devices are virtual/emulated devices hosted by Mobilerun. They require a paid subscription.

If a user tries to provision a cloud device without the right plan, the API will return an error. Let them know they need to upgrade at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing.

Cloud devices go through these states after provisioning:
`creating` -> `assigned` -> `ready`

Use `GET /devices/{deviceId}/wait` to block until the device is ready.

---

## Plans & Subscriptions

Plans page: https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing

### Plans Overview

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Credits | Cloud Device | Extras |
|------|---------|--------|---------|-------------|--------|
| **Free (OpenClaw)** | Free | Free | -- | 1 personal device | OpenClaw Integration only |
| **Hobby** | $5/mo | $4/mo ($48/yr) | 500 | Emulated Device + 1 personal device | OpenClaw Integration |
| **Pro** | $50/mo | $40/mo ($480/yr) | 5,000 | Physical Device + Emulated Device | OpenClaw Integration, Advanced Stealth Mode, Priority Support |
| **Enterprise** | Custom | Custom | Custom | Premium Device Farm | OpenClaw Integration, Custom Build & Ops, Dedicated Infra & SLA |

Annual billing saves 20%.

### What Each Plan Includes

**Hobby ($5/mo)**
- 500 AI agent credits
- 1 personal device (via Portal APK)
- Emulated cloud device
- Good for getting started and experimenting

**Pro ($50/mo)**
- 5,000 AI agent credits
- Physical Device -- a dedicated real physical Android device in the cloud
- Emulated cloud device
- Advanced Stealth Mode included
- Priority Support
- Good for production workloads and apps that detect emulators

**Enterprise (Custom)**
- Premium Device Farm
- Custom Build & Ops
- Dedicated Infra & SLA
- Contact sales for pricing

### Credits

Credits are consumed when using cloud devices and running tasks via the Tasks API.
Direct device control via the Tools API (tap, swipe, screenshot, etc.) on a personal device does not consume credits.

**Credit consumption:**
- **1 credit per device minute** -- while a cloud device is running
- **~0.5 credits per agent step** -- when running a task via the Tasks API

### Device Types

| Type | Description | Available on |
|------|-------------|-------------|
| `dedicated_emulated_device` | Cloud emulated device | Hobby, Pro |
| `dedicated_physical_device` | Dedicated real physical phone | Pro |
| `dedicated_premium_device` | Enterprise-grade device | Enterprise |

### When to Recommend an Upgrade

- **User has no plan and wants cloud devices**: Any paid plan works, recommend Hobby to start
- **User needs more credits**: Suggest moving up a tier
- **User's app detects emulators**: They need Pro (physical device + advanced stealth mode)
- **User needs guaranteed uptime / SLA**: Enterprise
- **User hits a billing error on `POST /devices`**: Their plan doesn't support the device type they requested

Direct the user to https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing to view and manage their subscription.

### Free (OpenClaw)

An add-on, not a standalone plan -- it stacks with any paid plan.

- Connect your personal Android device via Portal APK
- Full direct device control (tap, swipe, screenshot, UI tree) at no cost
- No AI agent credits or cloud devices included
- **To claim:**
  1. Go to https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing
  2. Click **"Authenticate your OpenClaw"** under the Free plan
  3. Enter your X handle and click **"Continue"**
  4. A post preview is shown with a unique verification code -- click **"Post on X"** to share it
  5. Click **"Claim your access"** -- this shows your verification code and status
  6. Click **"Verify post"** -- once the post is detected, access is activated

---

## Webhooks

Subscribe to task lifecycle events to get notified when tasks change state.

### Subscribe

```
POST /hooks/subscribe
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "targetUrl": "https://your-server.com/webhook",
  "events": ["completed", "failed"],
  "service": "other"
}
```

Events: `created`, `running`, `completed`, `failed`, `cancelled`, `paused`
Services: `zapier`, `n8n`, `make`, `internal`, `other`

### List Hooks

```
GET /hooks
```

### Get Hook

```
GET /hooks/{hook_id}
```

### Edit Hook

```
POST /hooks/{hook_id}/edit
Content-Type: application/json

{ "events": ["completed"], "state": "active" }
```

### Unsubscribe

```
POST /hooks/{hook_id}/unsubscribe
```

---

## Resources

### Framework GitHub

The main Droidrun framework repository is:

- **https://github.com/droidrun/droidrun** (8K+ stars)

Use this when the user wants the core open-source framework. First OEM adoption: TECNO EllaClaw — TECNO integrated OpenClaw into their Ella smart assistant, enabling agentic AI control across Android apps on their devices.

### Portal App

The Droidrun Portal app repository is:

- **https://github.com/droidrun/droidrun-portal**

Use this when the user needs the Android Portal app or its GitHub releases page.

### Cloud Dashboard

The Mobilerun dashboard is:

- **https://cloud.mobilerun.ai**

Use this for login, API keys, billing, and account management.

### API Docs

The OpenAPI spec is:

- **https://api.mobilerun.ai/v1/openapi.json**

Use this when the user wants the raw API schema or API reference source.

- **https://docs.mobilerun.ai/quickstart**

Use this when the user wants the raw API schema or API reference source.

### Discord

The Droidrun community Discord invite is:

- **https://discord.gg/kc2JYQfX2c**

### Blog Posts

DEV.to articles are published here:

- **https://dev.to/priya_negi_9ffd29931ea408**

Use this when the user asks for written guides, updates, or walkthroughs.

### YouTube

Demo videos and channel content are here:

- **https://www.youtube.com/@droidrun**

Use this when the user asks for video demos or walkthroughs.

### Academic Citation

The ClawMobile paper references DroidRun:

- **https://arxiv.org/html/2602.22942**

Use this when the user asks about research, academic references, or the technical foundation behind the framework.

### Active Development

Droidrun is actively maintained and published across multiple ecosystems:

- **Python package:** https://pypi.org/project/droidrun/
- **OpenClaw skill:** https://clawhub.ai/johnmalek312/mobilerun


path: references/troubleshooting.md
content: # Troubleshooting

Read this when device actions fail, API calls return unexpected errors, or the user reports problems with their phone or the Portal app.

**1. Xiaomi/MIUI kills Accessibility Service (battery optimization)**

- **Symptom:** Device was working, then all actions fail. Accessibility Service appears disabled on the phone.
- **Cause:** Xiaomi/MIUI aggressively kills background services to save battery, including the Droidrun Portal accessibility service.
- **Fix:** Ask the user to:
  1. Open **Settings > Apps > Droidrun Portal > Battery Saver > No restrictions**
  2. Also go to **Settings > Battery > App Battery Saver** and set Droidrun Portal to "No restrictions"
  3. Re-enable the Accessibility Service and reconnect

**2. Device goes to sleep -- shows as `disconnected`**

- **Symptom:** Device was `ready`, now shows `disconnected` after some idle time.
- **Cause:** The phone went to sleep or the OS killed the Portal app due to battery optimization or inactivity.
- **Fix:** Ask the user to wake the phone, reopen the Portal app, and tap Connect. To prevent this:
  - Disable battery optimization for Droidrun Portal
  - Set a longer screen timeout in **Settings > Display > Screen timeout**

**3. IME/Keyboard not active -- `POST /keyboard` fails with 'IME not active'**

- **Symptom:** `POST /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard` returns an error mentioning "IME not active".
- **Cause:** No text input field is currently focused on the device, so there's nowhere to type.
- **Fix:** Before typing, tap on an editable text field first:
  1. Use `GET /devices/{deviceId}/ui-state` to find an element with `"isEditable": true`
  2. Tap that element using `POST /devices/{deviceId}/tap`
  3. Verify the keyboard appeared: check `"keyboardVisible": true` in `GET /devices/{deviceId}/ui-state` > `phone_state`
  4. Now retry `POST /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard`

**4. Task API returns 402 Insufficient Balance**

- **Symptom:** `POST /tasks` returns `402` with "Insufficient Balance" or similar.
- **Cause:** The user's credit balance is too low to run the task.
- **Fix:** Tell the user to add credits or upgrade their plan at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai/billing. To check current balance:
  ```
  GET /user/me
  ```

**5. Screenshot returns 500 Internal Server Error**

- **Symptom:** `GET /devices/{deviceId}/screenshot` returns `500`.
- **Cause:** The device may be in a bad state -- screen off, device locked, Portal app crashed, or a transient server-side error.
- **Fix:**
  1. Verify the device is still `ready`: `GET /devices/{deviceId}`
  2. If `disconnected`, ask the user to reconnect
  3. If still `ready`, retry once -- transient 500s can happen
  4. If it persists, ask the user to reopen the Portal app and check that the phone screen is on and unlocked

**6. Device shows `ready` but all actions fail (ADB connection lost)**

- **Symptom:** Device state is `ready` but taps, screenshots, and other actions all return errors.
- **Cause:** The internal ADB connection between the Portal app and the Mobilerun backend was lost while the device state hasn't updated yet.
- **Fix:**
  1. Ask the user to close and reopen the Droidrun Portal app
  2. Tap Connect again in the Portal app
  3. Wait a few seconds, then re-check with `GET /devices/{deviceId}`
  4. Once the device is back to `ready`, retry the action

**7. Play Store won't open via `PUT /apps/com.android.vending`**

- **Symptom:** Attempting to open the Play Store via the apps endpoint fails or the app doesn't launch.
- **Cause:** Some devices restrict programmatic launching of the Play Store, or the Play Store package name doesn't respond to standard launch intents.
- **Fix:** Use a tap-based approach instead:
  1. Take a screenshot to see the current screen
  2. Navigate to the home screen: `POST /devices/{deviceId}/key` with `HOME`
  3. Look for the Play Store icon in the UI tree and tap it, or use the shell endpoint:
     ```
     POST /devices/{deviceId}/shell
     {"command": "am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.vending/.AssetBrowserActivity"}
     ```

**8. App install from library fails (app not found in library)**

- **Symptom:** Trying to install an app via the apps endpoint returns an error indicating the app isn't found in the library.
- **Cause:** The app hasn't been added to the user's Mobilerun app library. The install endpoint only works with apps that are pre-uploaded to the library.
- **Fix:** Tell the user to:
  1. Add the app to their library at https://cloud.mobilerun.ai (app library section)
  2. Alternatively, install the app manually on the device through the Play Store, then use it directly
  3. For cloud devices, specify required apps in the `apps` array when provisioning: `POST /devices?deviceType=... { "apps": ["com.example.app"] }`

**9. `DELETE /keyboard` (clear) fails -- 'Accessibility fallback failed'**

- **Symptom:** `DELETE /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard` returns an error about accessibility fallback failing.
- **Cause:** The clear-text action relies on the accessibility service to select and delete text. It can fail if the focused field doesn't support text selection or the accessibility service lost its connection.
- **Fix:** Use an alternative approach to clear text:
  1. Type replacement text with the `clearFirst` flag:
     ```
     POST /devices/{deviceId}/keyboard
     {"text": "", "clearFirst": true}
     ```
  2. If that also fails, tap on a different field and then back to reset the focus, then retry
  3. As a last resort, ask the user to check that the Accessibility Service is still enabled on the device

**10. Device in `migrating` state -- what it means and how long to wait**

- **Symptom:** `GET /devices/{deviceId}` returns `state: "migrating"`.
- **Cause:** The cloud device is being moved between physical hosts. This happens during infrastructure maintenance or load balancing and is automatic.
- **Fix:** Wait for migration to complete -- it typically takes 1-5 minutes. Poll the device status with `GET /devices/{deviceId}`. Do not attempt any device actions during migration. Once the state returns to `ready`, resume normal operation. If it stays in `migrating` for more than 10 minutes, suggest the user contact support via Discord (https://discord.gg/kc2JYQfX2c).


path: references/use-cases.md
content: # What You Can Do

Real-world examples of what you can ask the agent to do with your phone:

- **Social Media:** "Post a photo on Instagram", "Check my Twitter followers", "Like the latest posts on my feed"
- **Messaging:** "Read my WhatsApp messages", "Send a message on Telegram to Mom","reply to all the comments on my facbook post "
- **Productivity:** "Check my calendar app and summarize today's events", "Open Settings and turn on Do Not Disturb"
- **Testing:** "Test if my app works on a real phone", "Open my app and go through the signup flow"
- **Data:** "Open the buy list on my notes and send it my wife", "Open my banking app and check my balance"


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