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Computer Control
Enables desktop automation through mouse control, keyboard input, screenshots, OCR, and window management for direct interaction with graphical user interfaces
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Enables desktop automation through mouse control, keyboard input, screenshots, OCR, and window management for direct interaction with graphical user interfaces
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
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get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Computer Control.
- What is the purpose of the Computer Control MCP?
- The Computer Control MCP enables desktop automation by providing functionalities like mouse control, keyboard input, screenshot capture, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and window management. It allows for direct interaction with graphical user interfaces.
- How can I install the Computer Control MCP?
- Installation of the Computer Control MCP depends on the specific MCP client you are using. Consult the documentation for your client (e.g., Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Cline) for instructions on adding a new MCP via stdio transport.
- Does the Computer Control MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- The Computer Control MCP, as described, uses 'none' for its authentication type. Therefore, it does not require an API key, OAuth, or other credentials for its operation.
- What kind of automation tasks can I perform with Computer Control?
- You can automate various desktop tasks such as simulating mouse clicks and movements, sending keyboard inputs, capturing screenshots for visual analysis, extracting text using OCR, and managing application windows programmatically.
- What is a key limitation when using the Computer Control MCP?
- A key limitation is that proper functioning relies on the target application's user interface remaining consistent. Changes in UI layout or element identifiers can break automation scripts.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Computer Control MCP?
- The cost of using the Computer Control MCP depends on its deployment and any licensing agreements associated with the underlying service or components utilized. The MCP itself does not specify a cost.
Install Computer Control
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"computer-control": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-computer-control"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"computer-control": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-computer-control"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"computer-control": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-computer-control"
]
}
}
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