Windows Computer Use MCP server
io.github.hiphopanda/windows-computer-use-mcp·v0.1.0Control Windows desktop via MCP: mouse, keyboard, screenshots, clipboard, and apps.
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Windows Computer Use tools (18, 1 write)
write = sends, deletes, buys or postsRead from the package source without running it. The installed server may list more.
cursor_positionGet the current cursor position as {x, y} coordinates.
double_clickDouble-click at the specified coordinates.
get_frontmost_applicationGet the currently focused (foreground) application.
hold_keyHold a key for a specified duration in milliseconds.
keyPress a key or key combination. Keys are joined with '+', e.g. 'ctrl+c', 'alt+f4', 'ctrl+shift+a'.
left_clickLeft-click at the specified coordinates. If coordinate is omitted, clicks at current cursor position.
left_click_dragClick and drag from start_coordinate to coordinate. If start_coordinate is omitted, drags from current cursor position.
list_displaysList all connected displays with their dimensions and positions.
list_running_applicationsList all running applications with visible windows.
mouse_moveMove the mouse cursor to the specified screen coordinates.
open_applicationOpen an application by name or path.
read_clipboardRead the current text content of the clipboard.
right_clickRight-click at the specified coordinates.
screenshotTake a screenshot of the current screen. Returns a base64-encoded PNG image.
scrollScroll the mouse wheel at the specified coordinates.
typeType a string of text at the current cursor position.
write_clipboardwrite actionWrite text to the clipboard.
zoomTake a screenshot of a specific region of the screen.
Public scan report
scanner v0.1.9 · 2026-09-27 · same rubric, same numbers if you re-run it
- Code scan2 source files scanned20/25
- –Live reliabilityno gateway calls yet and no remote to proben/a
- –Tool poisoningtools not inspected (local package is not executed); not countedn/a
- Auth qualitylocal package, no credentials required12/15
- Maintenancelast push 178 days ago8/15
- Maintainer identityregistry namespace matches repository owner; GitHub account older than a year8/10
Findings (1)
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How Windows Computer Use compares
Against every graded MCP server, from our own scans and uptime checks. Updated after each scan run.
- Safety score
- 74/100
- higher than 40% of 48,255 servers
- Tools
- 18
- the typical server has 7
- Tools that change things
- 6%
- typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break
- Downloads a week
- 104
- more than 64% of 12,191 servers with a package
What its tools let an agent do: 16 read · 2 create
Install Windows Computer Use in Claude Code, Cursor or VS Code
Runs npx -y windows-computer-use-mcp on your machine. Read the scan report first; the gateway never runs local packages.
claude mcp add windows-computer-use-mcp -- npx -y windows-computer-use-mcp
What the publisher says
From the Windows Computer Use repository's README, as published. We do not edit it. Read it on GitHub
Windows Computer Use MCP Server
English | 中文
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides desktop automation tools for Windows. Control mouse, keyboard, take screenshots, manage clipboard, and interact with applications — all through the MCP protocol.
Note: This server only runs on Windows.
Features
- Screenshots — Capture full screen or specific regions as base64 PNG
- Mouse Control — Move, click, double-click, right-click, drag, scroll
- Keyboard Input — Type text, press key combinations, hold keys
- Cursor Position — Get current cursor coordinates
- Clipboard — Read and write clipboard text
- Application Management — List running apps, get frontmost app, open apps
- Display Info — List connected displays with dimensions
Tools
Installation
Prerequisites
- Bun >= 1.3.11
- Windows 10/11
Install via npm
npm install -g windows-computer-use-mcpInstall via npx (no install needed)
npx windows-computer-use-mcpBuild from source
git clone https://github.com/hiphopanda/windows-computer-use-mcp.git
cd windows-computer-use-mcp
bun install
bun run buildConfiguration
Add to your MCP client settings (e.g. Claude Desktop):
{
"mcpServers": {
"computer-use": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": ["windows-computer-use-mcp"]
}
}
}Or if installed globally:
{
"mcpServers": {
"computer-use": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "windows-computer-use-mcp"
}
}
}Development
bun install # Install dependencies
bun run dev # Run in development mode
bun run build # Build to dist/
bun run start # Run built versionArchitecture
- Runtime: Bun + TypeScript
- Transport: stdio (MCP protocol)
- Platform Layer: All desktop operations go through PowerShell scripts executed via Bun.spawn
- Low-level Input: Uses Win32 P/Invoke (user32.dll) loaded at runtime — no precompiled native modules needed
License
MIT
中文
一个基于 MCP(Model Context Protocol)协议的 Windows 桌面自动化服务器。通过 MCP 协议控制鼠标、键盘、截屏、剪贴板,以及管理应用程序。
注意:本服务器仅支持 Windows 系统。
功能特性
- 截屏 — 全屏或指定区域截图,返回 base64 PNG
- 鼠标控制 — 移动、单击、双击、右击、拖拽、滚轮滚动
- 键盘输入 — 输入文本、按键组合、长按按键
- 光标位置 — 获取当前光标坐标
- 剪贴板 — 读写剪贴板文本
- 应用管理 — 列出运行中的应用、获取前台应用、打开应用
- 显示器信息 — 列出已连接的显示器及分辨率
工具列表
Shortened. The full README is on GitHub.
Nothing above is checked by us. What we check is on the safety report.
Windows Computer Use: common questions
- Is Windows Computer Use MCP server safe?
- Mostly: it is graded B (74/100). Read the Windows Computer Use safety report
- How do I install Windows Computer Use?
- It runs on your machine. Copy the Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Claude Desktop config from the install section.
- Does Windows Computer Use need an API key?
- Not as far as the registry entry and our scan can tell: no credentials are declared or required.
- Is Windows Computer Use maintained?
- The last commit was 215 days ago (2026-04-03). The latest release is v0.1.0.
- What can I use instead of Windows Computer Use?
- Servers from other publishers that do the same job: Mobilerun MCP server.
- How does Windows Computer Use compare with other MCP servers?
- safety score 74/100 (higher than 40% of 48,255 servers); tools 18 (the typical server has 7); tools that change things 6% (typical: 0%. Fewer write tools means less an agent can break). Full comparison.
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