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Windows MCP Server

Windows computer-use MCP server that lets AI agents interact with the Windows operating system through UI state, keyboard and mouse actions, application control, file navigation, QA testing, and browser DOM mode.

by CursorTouch·added 2026-06-05·
Claude CodeClaude Desktop
HarnessClaude CodeClaude Desktop
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Safety notes

  • Windows MCP can interact with native Windows UI, open applications, control windows, simulate keyboard and mouse input, capture UI state, and automate browser content.
  • Agents may interact with logged-in apps, desktop files, system dialogs, browsers, email clients, terminals, or enterprise software visible on the desktop.
  • Use a test Windows account or VM for automation and require human approval before sending messages, submitting forms, changing settings, deleting files, or controlling sensitive applications.
  • Background installation creates a per-user scheduled task and log files; review whether persistent background automation is appropriate before installing it.

Privacy notes

  • Window titles, UI text, file names, desktop state, browser content, application data, logs, and user input may be exposed to the MCP client and model.
  • Automation logs can include private document names, customer data, credentials shown on screen, internal URLs, and enterprise application state.
  • Browser DOM mode may expose page content from logged-in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox sessions.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11.
  • Python 3.13 or newer.
  • uv package manager installed.
  • English as the preferred Windows language, or the App tool disabled for other languages.
  • MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Perplexity Desktop, Gemini CLI, Qwen Code, or another compatible host.

Schema details

Install type
cli
Troubleshooting
No
Source repository stats
Scope
Source repo
Collection metadata
Estimated setup
15 minutes
Difficulty
intermediate
Full copyable content
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["windows-mcp", "serve"]
    }
  }
}

About this resource

Content

Windows MCP is a computer-use MCP server for Windows. It bridges AI agents to the Windows operating system so they can inspect UI state, control apps and windows, simulate keyboard and mouse input, navigate files, and automate QA testing or desktop tasks.

The project also documents a browser DOM mode that focuses on web page content for Chrome, Edge, and Firefox automation.

Source Review

These sources were reviewed on 2026-06-05. Prefer the live repository for current client snippets, Windows requirements, transport options, persistent login-task behavior, and troubleshooting details.

Features

  • Native Windows UI automation for apps, windows, keyboard, and mouse actions.
  • UI state capture for agent reasoning.
  • File navigation and desktop workflow automation.
  • QA testing support for Windows applications.
  • Browser DOM mode for cleaner web automation in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
  • PyPI package with uvx windows-mcp serve setup.
  • Optional background task install for running the server at login.

Installation

Install uv, then configure your MCP client to run Windows MCP from PyPI:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["windows-mcp", "serve"]
    }
  }
}

Restart the client after saving the configuration. See the README for client-specific notes for Claude Desktop, Perplexity Desktop, Gemini CLI, Qwen Code, and other Windows MCP hosts.

Use Cases

  • Automate Windows desktop QA flows from an AI assistant.
  • Test application UI behavior by clicking, typing, and inspecting state.
  • Drive repetitive desktop workflows in a controlled Windows VM.
  • Use browser DOM mode for web automation that focuses on page content.
  • Let an agent open apps and gather UI state during troubleshooting.

Safety and Privacy

Windows MCP acts on the real Windows desktop. Use a test VM or dedicated account for automation, keep sensitive apps closed, and require confirmation before messages, purchases, account changes, system settings changes, or file deletion.

Treat UI state, browser DOM content, window titles, logs, file names, and screen text as sensitive. These can expose personal data, enterprise data, credentials, and private application state to the MCP client and model.

Duplicate Check

No CursorTouch/Windows-MCP entry or source URL was found in content/mcp. This entry is separate from browser-only automation servers and general terminal or filesystem MCP servers because it focuses on native Windows computer use.

#windows#desktop#automation#computer-use#testing

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