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Software MCP Server

@DumoeDss

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Other

License

MIT

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Author

DumoeDss

About Software MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server that provides software management capabilities for your computer.

#mcp-server#software-management#model-context-protocol

Software MCP Server config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-software": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
        "python",
        "mcp_server_software.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Software MCP Server tools

3

Get a list of installed software on the computer.

Open software by name.

Close running software by name (currently Windows-only).

Overview

What is Software MCP Server?

Software MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides software management capabilities for a computer. It enables large language models to get a list of installed software, open applications, and close running programs, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How to use Software MCP Server?

Install via pip (pip install mcp_server_software) or use uvx to run directly. Configure the server in Claude.app by adding a JSON block to the MCP settings. The server exposes three tools: get_software_list_tool, open_software, and close_software.

Key features of Software MCP Server

  • Lists all installed software on the computer
  • Opens any application by name
  • Closes running applications (Windows only)
  • Cross‑platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Uses a JSON file (software_list.json) to map names to executable paths

Use cases of Software MCP Server

  • Ask an AI assistant what applications are installed on your computer
  • Have an AI open a specific program (e.g., “Open Notepad”)
  • Have an AI close a running application (Windows)
  • Manually add custom software entries by editing software_list.json

Frequently asked questions

1

What tools does Software MCP Server provide?

It provides `get_software_list_tool` to list installed software, `open_software` to open an application by name, and `close_software` to close a running program (Windows only).

2

Which operating systems are supported?

Full functionality (listing, opening, closing) is available on Windows. On macOS and Linux, only listing and opening are supported.

3

How does the server locate installed software?

On Windows it scans Start Menu shortcuts, on macOS it looks in the Applications folder, and on Linux it examines desktop entry files. These paths are stored in a `software_list.json` file.

4

Is closing software supported on macOS and Linux?

No. The `close_software` tool currently works only on Windows.

5

What are the runtime dependencies?

Python 3.7 or later, plus the `psutil` and `mcp` packages. On Windows, `pywin32` is also required.

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