Desktop Automation MCP Server

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About Desktop Automation MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that provides desktop automation capabilities using RobotJS and screenshot capabilities

#desktop-automation#robotjs#llm-control

Desktop Automation MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "desktop-automation": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-desktop-automation"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop Automation MCP Server tools

Gets the screen dimensions

Captures the current screen content

Presses a keyboard key or key combination

Types text at the current cursor position

Performs a mouse click

Moves the mouse to specified coordinates

Overview

What is Desktop Automation?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides desktop automation capabilities using RobotJS and screenshot functions. It enables Large Language Models to control mouse movements, keyboard inputs, and capture screenshots of the desktop environment.

How to use Desktop Automation?

Configure Claude Desktop with the NPX command as shown in the README. The server requires system-level permissions for screen capture, mouse control, and keyboard simulation, which may need to be granted in your operating system's security settings.

Key features of Desktop Automation

Desktop mouse control (move, click)
Keyboard input simulation (keys, text typing)
Screen size detection
Screenshot capture and listing
Simple JSON response format

Use cases of Desktop Automation

Automate repetitive desktop tasks via an LLM
Test GUI applications programmatically
Assist users by performing actions on their desktop
Capture screen content for analysis or documentation

Frequently asked questions

What runtime does Desktop Automation require?

Node.js version 14.x or higher is required.

Which MCP clients are supported?

The server has been primarily tested with Claude Desktop, though it may work with other MCP clients.

Is there a limit on screenshot size?

Yes, the current implementation has a 1MB response size limit. High-resolution screenshots may fail; 800x600 resolution has been tested to work reliably.

What permissions does Desktop Automation need?

It needs system-level permissions to capture screenshots, control mouse movement and clicks, and simulate keyboard input.

What tools does Desktop Automation provide?

It provides tools: `get_screen_size`, `screen_capture`, `keyboard_press`, `keyboard_type`, `mouse_click`, and `mouse_move`.

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