.jpg?width=160)
App Use
Enable AI to control your mobile apps
FreeAIWorkflow automationOpen Source221 impressions#1577 of its week
App Use lets AI agents control mobile apps via a simple Python interface.
- for
- Python developers building AI-driven mobile automation
- pricing
- open source
- license
- MIT
- 0.0.30.0.3 - Updated Appa year ago
- 0.0.2rc2v0.0.2- CLI releasea year ago
- 0.0.1v0.0.1 - Initial Releasea year ago
Key features
- Python SDK — Install with pip and use a concise API to define target apps and devices.
- Appium integration — Leverages Appium to interact with iOS and Android apps programmatically.
- LLM support — Works with OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Google, DeepSeek, Grok, Novita and others.
- Memory optional addon — Add persistent memory to agents (requires compatible PyTorch version).
- CLI setup tools — Provides commands to install drivers, verify dependencies and run a doctor check.
- Demo agents — Pre-built examples automate ordering in Lululemon and DoorDash iOS apps.
Use cases
- Automate ordering items in a shopping app via an AI agent
- Place food delivery orders through the DoorDash iOS app
- Run regression tests on mobile UI using LLM-driven scripts
- Integrate AI assistants into existing mobile automation pipelines
App Use vs alternatives
.jpg?width=64) App Use |  LangChain |  Zapier |  OpenAI Codex |  LlamaIndex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | AI agents controlling mobile apps | LLM app framework | No-code web automation | IDE coding assistant | Data-centric LLM apps |
| Pricing | Open source | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Jan 2026 | — | — | — | — |
- App Use vs LangChain: LangChain is a framework for building LLM apps, not focused on mobile UI control.
- App Use vs Zapier: Zapier offers no-code web app automation, while App Use targets mobile app control via code.
- App Use vs OpenAI Codex: OpenAI Codex provides coding assistance in IDEs, not mobile device interaction.
- App Use vs LlamaIndex: LlamaIndex helps retrieve data for LLMs, not automate mobile interfaces.
App Use FAQ
How do I install App Use?+
Run pip install app-use, optionally adding [memory] or [cli] extras for extra features.
Which mobile platforms are supported?+
Both iOS and Android via Appium; you specify platform_name when creating the App object.
Do I need an LLM API key?+
Yes, set the appropriate API key (e.g., OPENAI_API_KEY) in a .env file for the LLM you choose.
Can I run App Use without a GUI?+
Yes, the library works headlessly through Appium; you just need the Appium server URL.
Is there community support?+
Contributions are welcome via pull requests, and the repository includes a README and demo scripts.
What Python versions are supported?+
Python 3.11 and newer; the memory addon requires Python < 3.13 due to PyTorch compatibility.
Summarized by DevHunt from github.com · Oct 8, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
