Auten — Claude Code MCP server: what it does and how to install
Auten lets an AI agent interact with desktop apps by clicking, typing and reading the screen. Use it for workflows in apps that have no API.
claude mcp add mcp -- npx -y @autenai/mcpWhat Auten does
The agent works through the app’s accessibility tree, which exposes interface elements rather than relying only on screen coordinates. When an app lacks accessibility information, Auten can use OCR and screenshots. It supports macOS, Windows and Linux; Android phone control is in beta and uses USB.
After a task is completed, Auten can save it as a skill for later replay without a model call. The fill_login tool enters a stored password on your machine without revealing its value to the agent. Auten runs as an MCP server over stdio or SSE and does not need your AI provider’s key. You’ll need to connect a free Auten key on first launch; on Linux, setup asks for sudo once to install accessibility and input tools.
What it helps with
- operate an app that has no API
- export a desktop app report as CSV
- save a completed workflow and replay it as a skill
- enter a stored password without exposing it to the agent
Example prompts for the agent
- Open the accounting app and copy details from unread invoice emails into it.
- Save this workflow as the
export-reportskill so I can run it again without a model call.
How to install Auten
Platform CLI
claude mcp add mcp -- npx -y @autenai/mcpPlatform CLI
codex mcp add auten -- npx -y @autenai/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"auten": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@autenai/mcp"
]
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"auten": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@autenai/mcp"
]
}
}
}Platform CLI
gemini mcp add auten npx -y @autenai/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about Auten
How do I install Auten in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add auten -- npx -y @autenai/mcp. Then give the agent a request in plain language.
What does Auten do?
It lets an agent interact with desktop interfaces by clicking, typing and reading the screen. Completed tasks can be saved as skills for replay.
Does Auten need an AI provider key?
No. Auten does not provide its own model or require your AI provider’s key. On first launch, connect a free Auten key.
