How do I install Deskdrop?

Copy the stdio config for Cursor, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or VS Code on this page. It uses the publisher's install, not a PlugMCP proxy.

Does Deskdrop need an API key?

No required environment variable is listed on this record.

What transport does Deskdrop use?

Deskdrop runs locally over stdio.

When was Deskdrop last checked?

Last checked 2026-10-27. Android keyboard with local AI (Ollama, Whisper, MCP) or cloud (Gemini, Groq, OpenAI)

Deskdrop MCP सर्वर

Power your agent

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Install from the publisher. Not a PlugMCP endpoint.

PlugMCP पर चलाएँ

Host a copy with our keys and logs.

No packaged release in the registry yet. Follow the repository README.

RepositoryPublisher installStep-by-step: add this in Claude

Remote URL or a command on your machine? How the two installs differ

PlugMCP पर चलाएँ

Host a copy with our keys and logs.

A new server you create. It is not this listing's official endpoint. Use the publisher install when you want their URL and their credentials.

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Server facts

Local

Transport: stdio
License: GPL-3.0
Last checked: 2026-10-27

Tools

No tool list yet. Remote servers get one after the first health check.

FAQ

Questions

Deskdrop

Deskdrop is an Android keyboard with AI built in. Use Ollama, any OpenAI-compatible server, or a cloud API key. Built on HeliBoard.

Demo

AI Toner - Rewrite selected text with one tap. All buttons are fully configurable in settings.

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/635d2ac9-3637-4e7c-8e4c-513b09e0f57f

Clipboard AI - Process clipboard content through AI

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3f13accb-59d9-4568-9e50-cf3405665bd4

Inline // syntax - Type instructions directly after your text

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9aed41b8-5524-41ef-9fa7-33618d7fcd84

Conversation + Tools - Ask about the weather, it calls the tool automatically

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0aabddb6-1162-40e5-a43c-ae75edd0239c

Calendar - Create appointments through natural language

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1827cb16-48af-412b-a9a3-d87413f054cb

MCP (Home Assistant) - Control your smart home from your keyboard

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5d807877-a171-4389-a132-8fe65f53ee20

Why Deskdrop

Your backend, your choice. Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, llama.cpp, KoboldCpp, or a cloud API key (Groq, Gemini, OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI).
Built for self-hosted setups. MCP support for Home Assistant and custom tool servers. Primary plus LAN/Tailscale fallback URL.
Built on HeliBoard. Themes, layouts, dictionaries, clipboard history, glide typing, one-handed mode, split keyboard. All preserved.
No telemetry. No analytics. Password fields blocked. API keys encrypted (AES-256-GCM). Clipboard and device actions opt-in.
Use it where you already type. Toolbar buttons, inline // commands, voice, home-screen widget, Quick Settings tile, share sheet, Android text selection menu.

Features

AI in every text field

Rewrite, translate, summarize, or adjust tone without leaving the app you're in
Inline // commands with chaining (e.g. //formal, //grammar, //shorten)
Configurable toolbar shortcuts with per-slot model and instruction
Clipboard context: copy a message, type your reply, AI uses the context automatically
Preview panel: see results before applying, with retry, copy, and dismiss
Undo: tap again after AI processing to restore original text

Your backend, your choice

Ollama, LM Studio, vLLM, llama.cpp, KoboldCpp, or any OpenAI-compatible server
Cloud providers optional (Groq, Gemini, OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI)
Primary + fallback URL for LAN/Tailscale setups
Cloud fallback: when your local server goes down, shortcuts automatically switch to a cloud model and revert when it's back
On-device ONNX inference (T5) for fully offline use

Voice

Google Speech Recognition or self-hosted Whisper
Custom voice modes and prompts
Supports {voice_input} and {clipboard} placeholders

Conversation

Full multi-turn chat interface
Model picker per conversation
Reminder system with notifications that reopen the exact conversation

Tools and automation

17 built-in AI tools (weather, calendar, navigation, SMS, contacts, and more)
MCP support for Home Assistant and custom tool servers
Streamable HTTP and Legacy SSE transport
Per-server bearer token authentication

Tool	What it does
`calculator`	Evaluate arithmetic expressions
`get_datetime`	Current date, time, timezone
`unit_convert`	Convert between units (length, mass, temperature, etc.)
`battery_info`	Battery percentage and charging state
`device_info`	Phone model, Android version, free storage
`read_clipboard`	Read clipboard contents
`fetch_url`	Fetch and read a web page
`web_search`	Search via Brave/Tavily
`weather`	Current weather via wttr.in
`set_timer`	Start a countdown timer
`open_app`	Launch an app by name
`set_reminder`	Schedule a notification reminder
`calendar`	Read, add, update, delete calendar events
`navigate`	Open turn-by-turn navigation
`phone_call`	Open dialer with number
`send_sms`	Open SMS app with message
`contact_lookup`	Search contacts by name

Home screen widget

Quick access bar with Voice, Chat, and Execute buttons

Getting started

Install the APK, open Deskdrop, and the setup wizard walks you through everything.

Quick Start

Install the APK and open Deskdrop
Tap Try it now
Choose Quick Start
Turn on Deskdrop in your keyboard settings
Switch to Deskdrop as your active keyboard
Get a free API key from Groq and paste it (watch guide)
Done. You can start using AI right away

Advanced Setup

Choose Advanced Setup if you want to connect your own models or use a specific cloud provider.

Cloud path (Groq / Gemini)

Choose Cloud on the setup screen
Get a free API key from Groq or Gemini (watch guide)
Paste your key and continue
The AI demo lets you test your connection before finishing

Local path (Ollama)

Make sure Ollama is running on your computer
Set Ollama to accept connections from your phone:
- Windows: set environment variables OLLAMA_HOST=0.0.0.0:11434 and OLLAMA_ORIGINS=* (System Properties > Environment Variables), then restart Ollama
- Mac/Linux: OLLAMA_HOST=0.0.0.0 OLLAMA_ORIGINS=* ollama serve
Choose Local on the setup screen
Enter your computer's IP address (e.g. http://192.168.1.100:11434)
Tap Test connection to verify
Pick a model from the list
Optional: set an alternate connection for Tailscale or LAN access
The AI demo lets you test your setup before finishing

Supported backends

Backend	Type	Setup
Ollama	Local	Server URL
LM Studio	Local	Server URL (OpenAI-compatible)
vLLM / llama.cpp / KoboldCpp	Local	Server URL (OpenAI-compatible)
ONNX (T5)	On-device	Import model files
Gemini	Cloud	API key (free tier available)
Groq	Cloud	API key (free tier available)
OpenRouter	Cloud	API key (free models available)
Anthropic	Cloud	API key
OpenAI	Cloud	API key

Security

Deskdrop takes security seriously. A keyboard has access to everything you type, so trust matters.

API key encryption - All keys stored with AES-256-GCM via Android EncryptedSharedPreferences. Never logged, only held in memory during use.
SSRF protection - fetch_url blocks requests to private/internal IP ranges (loopback, link-local, site-local), preventing prompt injection attacks from scanning your local network.
Prompt injection mitigation - Clipboard reading and device actions (calendar, calls, SMS, navigation) are gated behind explicit user opt-in. Both off by default.
No data backup - allowBackup="false" prevents ADB or cloud export of app data.
Audio cleanup - Whisper WAV files are deleted immediately after transcription.
Streaming OOM prevention - Per-line 1MB character limit on streaming responses. Non-streaming responses capped at 10MB download, 20,000 characters to model context.
Password field protection - All AI shortcuts are blocked in password fields.
Destructive action confirmation - Calendar update/delete requires two-step confirmation: the AI first shows a preview, asks the user to confirm, then executes only after explicit approval.
Input validation - Phone numbers validated against format regex. All URI parameters encoded. All ContentResolver queries use parameterized selection arguments (no SQL injection).
Contact data minimization - Contact lookups return max 3 contacts with max 2 phone numbers and 1 email each.
Tool loop cap - Maximum 5 tool calls per AI turn, preventing runaway tool execution.
Exported component protection - All exported Android services require system-level bind permissions (BIND_INPUT_METHOD, BIND_TEXT_SERVICE, BIND_QUICK_SETTINGS_TILE).

For a complete technical reference of all settings, shortcuts, and internals, see DESKDROP_REFERENCE.md.

Requirements

Android 9.0 (API 28) or higher
For local AI: an Ollama or OpenAI-compatible server reachable from your phone (Tailscale recommended)
For cloud AI: an API key from any supported provider
For voice (Whisper): a Whisper-compatible server (e.g. Speaches)

FAQ

Is this on the Play Store? Not yet. Keyboard apps that access network services face a stricter review path, so for now it's distributed as an APK via GitHub Releases.

Does Deskdrop send my typing anywhere? Only when you explicitly trigger an AI action (Assist, Tone, Voice, Conversation, etc.). Normal typing stays local. If you pick a local backend, nothing leaves your network.

Do I need Ollama? No. You can use any OpenAI-compatible server, on-device ONNX inference, or a cloud provider. Ollama is the default because it's the easiest to set up.

Does it work offline? Typing, themes, layouts, clipboard history, and glide typing all work offline. AI features need either a local server on your network or a cloud provider. ONNX runs fully on-device.

Is there a desktop companion? In development. The idea is cross-device conversation sync over Tailscale, with the keyboard and a Windows app sharing the same chat history. Not released yet.

Why a fork of HeliBoard? HeliBoard is a mature open-source keyboard with a privacy-focused feature set. Forking gives a solid keyboard foundation so the AI layer can be built on top instead of reinventing input handling.

Based on

Deskdrop is built on HeliBoard, an open-source privacy-focused keyboard for Android. All original HeliBoard features (themes, layouts, dictionaries, clipboard history, glide typing, one-handed mode, split keyboard) are fully preserved.

License

Deskdrop is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0, as a fork of HeliBoard/OpenBoard.

Since the app is based on Apache 2.0 licensed AOSP Keyboard, an Apache 2.0 license file is also provided.

Deskdrop

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Host a copy with our keys and logs.

Server facts

Tools

Questions

How do I install Deskdrop?

Does Deskdrop need an API key?

What transport does Deskdrop use?

When was Deskdrop last checked?

Documentation

Deskdrop

Demo

Why Deskdrop

Features

Getting started

Quick Start

Advanced Setup

Supported backends

Security

Requirements

FAQ

Based on

License

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