Windows-MCP
Windows-MCP is a Python-based MCP server that allows AI agents to interact with Windows systems through UI automation, file operations, and application control. It works with any LLM and requires Python 3.13+, with setup via PyPI or source.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | CursorTouch/Windows-MCP |
| Owner | CursorTouch |
| Primary language | Python |
| License | MIT — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 6.4k |
| Forks | 769 |
| Open issues | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.8.2 (2026-06-09) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Source | https://github.com/CursorTouch/Windows-MCP |
What Windows-MCP is
An open-source MCP server implemented in Python that exposes Windows automation primitives (keyboard, mouse, window control, UI state capture) via the Model Context Protocol. Includes DOM mode for browser automation and typical action latency of 0.2–0.5 seconds.
Get the Windows-MCP source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
git clone https://github.com/CursorTouch/Windows-MCP.gitcd Windows-MCP# follow the project's README for install & configurationNeed it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.
Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Python 3.13+ and UV package manager are hard requirements; ensure runtime environment and CI/CD pipelines support these versions.
- First installation may timeout due to dependency resolution; plan for extended initialization and have restart procedures documented.
- Server can run on-demand or as a background task; choose transport (stdio, SSE, HTTP) and bind address based on deployment model (Claude Desktop, remote agent, etc.).
- LLM quality and latency directly impact end-to-end automation performance; integrate robust error handling and retry logic for transient failures.
- Logs are written to `~/.windows-mcp/` directory; monitor for permission issues and ensure adequate disk space for production deployments.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Requires Tight Real-Time Constraints — Latency of 0.2–0.5s per action, plus LLM inference time, makes this unsuitable for applications demanding sub-100ms response times.
- Non-English Windows Environments — README explicitly notes English as default language is preferred; disabling App-Tool may be required for other languages, limiting out-of-box functionality.
- Security-Critical / Isolated Environments — Running an LLM-driven automation server with broad Windows system access requires careful threat modeling; no details on sandboxing or access controls are provided.
- Heavily Customized or Proprietary UIs — While LLM-based, the tool still relies on standard Windows UI automation APIs; highly non-standard or obfuscated interfaces may not be reliably detected.
License & commercial use
MIT License. Permissive; allows commercial use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions (retain license text).
MIT is a standard permissive OSI license permitting commercial deployment without royalty. However, you remain responsible for compliance with Windows OS terms of service and any third-party components. Conduct internal review of automation scope and regulatory requirements (e.g., financial, healthcare) before production rollout.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Strong |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | Low |
| DEV.co fit | Strong |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Windows-MCP grants an LLM-driven agent broad system access (UI control, file navigation, app execution). No built-in sandboxing, RBAC, or audit logging mentioned. A security assessment badge is displayed (MseeP.ai) but linked image/data not provided; review that assessment independently. Consider: network isolation, LLM prompt injection risk, logging of all automation actions, and least-privilege OS user accounts. Evaluate threat model for your use case.
Alternatives to consider
Selenium / Playwright
Browser-focused automation; does not integrate with desktop OS or non-web applications. Use if scope is limited to web testing only.
UiPath / Automation Anywhere
Commercial RPA platforms with strong governance, audit, and enterprise support. Windows-MCP is lightweight open-source; choose commercial if regulatory compliance or 24/7 SLA required.
PyAutoGUI / pyperclip
Lightweight Python libraries for direct mouse/keyboard control. Lack LLM integration and state-capture; suitable for simple scripted workflows, not AI-driven automation.
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Windows-MCP FAQ
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Does it work on Windows 7?
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