NovaTerm API

Android device API bindings for NovaTerm terminal.

Status

Planned — Currently, device APIs are accessed via the termux-api package and its companion APK. This project will provide native, integrated replacements.

Overview

NovaTerm API exposes Android device capabilities directly to terminal applications through MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, eliminating the need for a separate companion APK.

Planned Features

API	Description
Camera	Capture photos/video from terminal
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity
TTS	Text-to-speech synthesis
Clipboard	Read/write system clipboard
Notifications	Post and manage notifications
Battery	Battery status and optimization info
WiFi	Network scanning and connection info
Location	GPS and network-based location

Architecture

Terminal App / AI Agent
        |
    MCP Protocol
        |
  NovaTerm Service (Android)
        |
  Android System APIs

Each API is exposed as an MCP tool, allowing both CLI scripts and AI agents to interact with device hardware through a unified interface.

How It Differs from Termux:API

• No separate APK — APIs are built into the main NovaTerm app
• MCP-native — Designed for AI agent consumption from day one
• Streaming support — Sensor data and camera feeds via MCP resources
• Permission management — Integrated permission UI in NovaTerm Settings

License

Apache License 2.0