# Computer Use

An MCP server that gives your model desktop control through screenshots and keyboard actions. It automates local GUI tasks directly from your prompt.

- MCP server · `type=mcp` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf (Devin Desktop), Cline, Zed · ★ 387
- Author: domdomegg
- License: MIT · policy=link-only · description only; the file stays with the author
- Source: https://github.com/domdomegg/computer-use-mcp
- Updated: 2026-10-21
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/mcp/computer-use

## What it does

The server replicates the mechanics of Anthropic's computer use tool on your local machine. It connects to the desktop environment through `nut.js`. The model captures screen state and dispatches simulated inputs.

Accuracy drops at high screen resolutions. Lowering display settings to 720p or zooming in on target windows prevents misplaced clicks. For browsing, pairing this with the Rango extension replaces coordinate guessing with direct keyboard shortcuts.

Full mouse and keyboard access opens real security risks under prompt injections. Run this inside an isolated operating system profile to keep personal files safe.

## Requirements
- Needs: Node.js (commands run via npx)

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

**Platform CLI**
```bash
claude mcp add computer-use-mcp -- npx -y computer-use-mcp
```

### Codex

**Platform CLI**
```bash
codex mcp add computer-use -- npx -y computer-use-mcp
```

### Cursor

**Config file**
File `.cursor/mcp.json`:
```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "computer-use": {
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "computer-use-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}
```

### GitHub Copilot

**Config file**
File `.vscode/mcp.json`:
```json
{
    "servers": {
        "computer-use": {
            "type": "stdio",
            "command": "npx",
            "args": [
                "-y",
                "computer-use-mcp"
            ]
        }
    }
}
```

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini mcp add computer-use npx -y computer-use-mcp
```

## When to use it
- automate repetitive desktop application workflows
- navigate web pages using keyboard shortcut hints
- change system settings and desktop backgrounds
- test desktop software interfaces with simulated user input

## Example prompts
- Open the display settings window and change my desktop wallpaper.
- Launch the browser, find the documentation link using keyboard hints, and open it.

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