diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fd15fc6..e47fc59 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -19,12 +19,10 @@ List all connected Android devices with their IDs and status.
 ### `adb_screenshot(device_id?, local_filename?)`
 Take a screenshot and save it locally.
 
-### `adb_input(action, device_id?)`
-Send input events:
-- `tap`: Tap at coordinates (x, y)
-- `swipe`: Swipe from (x, y) to (x2, y2) 
-- `key`: Send key event (key_code)
-- `text`: Type text
+### `adb_input(action_type, ...parameters, device_id?)`
+Send input events (key and text actions work reliably):
+- `key`: Send key event - `adb_input(action_type="key", key_code="KEYCODE_BACK")`
+- `text`: Type text - `adb_input(action_type="text", text="hello")`
 
 ### `adb_launch_app(package_name, device_id?)`
 Launch an app by package name.
@@ -35,8 +33,14 @@ Open URL in default browser.
 ### `adb_list_packages(device_id?, filter_text?)`
 List installed packages, optionally filtered.
 
-### `adb_shell_command(command, device_id?)`
-Execute shell command on device.
+### `adb_shell_command(command, device_id?)` - **RECOMMENDED for tap/swipe**
+Execute shell commands including reliable input simulation:
+- **Tap**: `adb_shell_command(command="input tap 400 600")`
+- **Swipe**: `adb_shell_command(command="input swipe 100 200 300 400")`
+- **Scroll down**: `adb_shell_command(command="input swipe 500 800 500 300")`
+- **Key press**: `adb_shell_command(command="input keyevent KEYCODE_BACK")`
+- **Type text**: `adb_shell_command(command="input text \"hello world\"")`
+- Other commands: `ls /sdcard`, `pm list packages | grep chrome`
 
 ## Usage
 
diff --git a/src/server.py b/src/server.py
index 9808b2f..e79fc61 100644
--- a/src/server.py
+++ b/src/server.py
@@ -296,17 +296,44 @@ async def adb_list_packages(
 
 @mcp.tool()
 async def adb_shell_command(
-    command: str = Field(description="Shell command to execute (e.g., 'ls /sdcard', 'getprop ro.build.version.release')"),
+    command: str = Field(
+        description="Shell command to execute. Common input commands: 'input tap X Y' for tapping, 'input swipe X1 Y1 X2 Y2' for swiping, 'input keyevent KEYCODE' for keys, 'input text \"hello\"' for typing",
+        json_schema_extra={
+            "examples": [
+                "input tap 400 600",
+                "input swipe 100 200 300 400", 
+                "input keyevent KEYCODE_BACK",
+                "input text \"hello world\"",
+                "ls /sdcard",
+                "getprop ro.build.version.release",
+                "pm list packages | grep chrome"
+            ]
+        }
+    ),
     device_id: Optional[str] = Field(None, description="Target device ID (if multiple devices connected)")
 ) -> Dict[str, Any]:
     """
-    Execute arbitrary shell commands on the Android device.
+    Execute shell commands on Android device, including input simulation.
     
-    Runs commands in the Android shell environment. Use with caution as this
-    provides direct access to the device's command line interface.
+    This is the most reliable way to perform input actions on Android devices.
+    Runs commands in the Android shell environment with full access to input system.
+    
+    Common Input Commands:
+    - Tap: adb_shell_command(command="input tap 400 600")
+    - Swipe: adb_shell_command(command="input swipe 100 200 300 400") 
+    - Key press: adb_shell_command(command="input keyevent KEYCODE_BACK")
+    - Type text: adb_shell_command(command="input text \"hello world\"")
+    - Scroll down: adb_shell_command(command="input swipe 500 800 500 300")
+    - Scroll up: adb_shell_command(command="input swipe 500 300 500 800")
+    
+    Other Useful Commands:
+    - List files: adb_shell_command(command="ls /sdcard")
+    - Get device info: adb_shell_command(command="getprop ro.build.version.release")
+    - Find packages: adb_shell_command(command="pm list packages | grep chrome")
+    - Screen brightness: adb_shell_command(command="settings get system screen_brightness")
     
     Args:
-        command: Shell command string to execute
+        command: Shell command string to execute (see examples above)
         device_id: Specific device to target (optional if only one device)
         
     Returns: