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Open-source Pinky lets AI agents control your phone with human approval

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Pinky, an open-source desktop bridge, allows AI agents to operate real iPhones and Android phones with human oversight. Released by DIYgod, this tool exposes 26 phone-related tools to AI agents via an MCP server, supporting various models like Claude, GPT, and Gemini. The system emphasizes safety by requiring user approval for sensitive actions such as payments or trades, and all agent activities are recorded for review. AI

IMPACT Enables AI agents to interact with real-world mobile devices, potentially expanding automation capabilities.

RANK_REASON This is an open-source software tool release, not a frontier model or significant industry event.

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Open-source Pinky lets AI agents control your phone with human approval

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · News ·

    Pinky is an open-source MCP server that lets AI agents operate a real phone while a gateway holds the risky taps

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