How do I install the Device Check skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add sheng1111/device-check in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Device Check skill do?

Check device connection, ADB status, and device info. Use before starting automation, when connection issues occur, or when user asks about device status. It is listed under Coding & Dev Tools on SkillMD.

Is Device Check safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Device Check?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Device Check free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free. This skill is licensed under MIT.

Who published Device Check?

sheng1111 (@sheng1111) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Device Check by sheng1111 — Agent Skill

Name: Device Check
Author: sheng1111

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Device Check Skill

Verify device connectivity and readiness before automation tasks.

When to Use This Skill

Before starting any automation workflow
When encountering connection errors
When user asks "Is my device connected?"
After device disconnection/reconnection

Quick Check

adb devices

Status	Meaning
`device`	Ready
`unauthorized`	Accept prompt on device
`offline`	Run: `adb kill-server && adb start-server`
Empty	No device, check USB/debugging

Device Info

adb shell getprop ro.product.model
adb shell getprop ro.build.version.release
adb shell wm size

Unicode Support Check

# MCP Unicode (DeviceKit)
adb shell pm list packages | grep mobilenext.devicekit

# Python Unicode (ADBKeyboard)
adb shell pm list packages | grep com.android.adbkeyboard

MCP Verification

mobile_list_available_devices with arguments: { "noParams": {} }

IMPORTANT: This tool requires noParams empty object argument. Without it:

params/noParams must be object
params must have required property 'noParams'

Troubleshooting

Issue	Fix
No device	Enable USB debugging in Developer Options
Unauthorized	Accept USB debugging prompt on device
Offline	`adb kill-server && adb start-server`
Missing APKs	`adb install apk_tools/<apk>`

Report Format

Device: [Connected/Not Connected]
Model: [model]
Android: [version]
Screen: [WxH]
Unicode: DeviceKit [Y/N], ADBKeyboard [Y/N]

Frequently asked questions

Device Check