Windows-MCP

What it is good for

• Letting an AI assistant open and control Windows apps
• Automating repetitive clicking and typing on a Windows PC
• Navigating files and folders on Windows with an AI
• Testing Windows software through automated interaction

At a glance

Who it is for

• Automation and no-code builders
• Vibe coders
• Developers

Setup

Guided command-line setup

Level 4 of 5. You copy and paste commands into a terminal by following the instructions. Comfortable territory for vibe coders.

Cost

Free and open source

Type

MCP server or connector

Tasks

• Use your computer and desktop apps for you
• Connect apps and automate repetitive work

Works with

Claude Desktop, Perplexity Desktop, Gemini CLI

Momentum

Rank this week

Not ranked (last #78, week 41, 2026)

Best rank

#78 week 41, 2026

GitHub stars

10,952

GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.

Ranking history

Official links

Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.

• Source code on GitHub

Questions

Is Windows-MCP free?

Yes. It is free and open source (MIT license).

Do I need to know how to code to use Windows-MCP?

You do not need to write code, but setup means copying and pasting commands into a terminal by following its instructions.

What does Windows-MCP work with?

According to its own documentation, it works with Claude Desktop, Perplexity Desktop, and Gemini CLI.

What is Windows-MCP good for?

Letting an AI assistant open and control Windows apps, automating repetitive clicking and typing on a Windows PC, navigating files and folders on Windows with an AI, and testing Windows software through automated interaction.

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