macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server

Name: macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server
Author: jhead

@jhead

Repository

About macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server

MCP Server to screenshot and control macOS windows (made for Cursor)

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "macos-screen-mcp": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "macos_screen_mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

Captures a screenshot of a specific window by its title or ID

Lists all visible windows

Finds a window by title or owner name

Sends a keyboard key press event to the active window

Types a sequence of text characters

Overview

What is macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server for macOS that enables LLMs to capture screenshots of specific windows by title or ID, list visible windows, find windows, and send keyboard input. It is designed for developers and AI agents needing visual or interactive access to macOS windows.

How to use macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server?

Install via pip (pip install git+ssh://[email protected]/jhead/macos-screen-mcp.git) and run with python -m macos_screen_mcp. Configure the server URL (e.g., http://localhost:8000/sse) in Claude or Cursor settings under mcpServers. Use the provided tools: capture_window_screenshot, list_windows, find_window, send_key, and type_text.

Key features of macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server

Capture screenshots of windows by title or ID
List all visible windows on macOS
Find windows by title or owner name
Send keyboard key presses with modifier support
Type sequences of text with configurable keystroke delay

Use cases of macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server

An AI assistant screenshotting a specific application window for analysis
Automating window discovery and interaction on macOS
Sending keyboard shortcuts (e.g., Command+C) to active windows
Typing text into input fields programmatically
Debugging window state by listing visible windows

FAQ from macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server

What tools does macOS Screen View & Control MCP Server provide?

It provides capture_window_screenshot, list_windows, find_window, send_key, and type_text.

How do I install and run the server?

Install via pip install git+ssh://[email protected]/jhead/macos-screen-mcp.git and run with python -m macos_screen_mcp. Debug using npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector python -m macos_screen_mcp.

What keys are supported for `send_key`?

Supported keys include letters a‑z, numbers 0‑9, return, tab, space, delete, escape, arrow keys, and modifier keys (command, shift, control, option, and their right variants).

Does the server support authentication?

No. The configuration uses a local HTTP URL (http://localhost:8000/sse) without any authentication mechanism mentioned.

On which operating systems does it run?

The server is explicitly for macOS; it uses macOS‑specific window APIs (e.g., window titles, screenshots) and does not support other operating systems.

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