MCPComputerUse - C# Computer Use MCP Server

A native C# implementation of a Computer Use MCP Server for Windows, providing superior automation capabilities through direct Windows API integration.

🚀 Features

Screenshot Capture: Multi-monitor support with flexible targeting
Window Management: Complete window enumeration and control
Mouse Automation: Precise clicking, moving, and scrolling
Keyboard Automation: Text typing and key combinations
Macro System: Complex automation sequences
MCP Protocol: Full compliance with MCP specification
High Performance: Native Windows API integration
Zero Dependencies: Self-contained executable

🛠️ Tools Available

Screenshot Tools

computer-use:take_screenshot - Take screenshots with flexible targeting
Support for multi-monitor setups
Window-specific captures
Configurable output formats

Window Management

computer-use:list_windows - List all visible windows
computer-use:get_active_window - Get currently active window info
computer-use:focus_window - Focus a window by ID or name
computer-use:manage_window - Minimize, maximize, restore windows

Input Automation

computer-use:mouse_click - Click at coordinates with button options
computer-use:mouse_move - Move mouse to coordinates
computer-use:type_text - Type text with Unicode support
computer-use:press_key - Press keys with modifier support
computer-use:scroll - Scroll at specific coordinates

Macro System

computer-use:run_macro - Execute complex automation sequences
Support for all automation actions
Error handling and reporting
Configurable timing

System Info

computer-use:get_server_capabilities - Get server capabilities and status

🏗️ Architecture

Core Components

MCPComputerUse.exe - Main console application with MCP protocol
WindowsAutomation.dll - Native Windows API automation library
MCPProtocol.dll - MCP specification implementation

Technology Stack

.NET 8.0 - Latest LTS framework
Windows Forms - For screen capture support
System.Drawing - Image manipulation
Newtonsoft.Json - JSON serialization
Native Windows APIs - Direct P/Invoke integration

📦 Installation

Prerequisites

Windows 10 or Windows 11
No additional runtime required (self-contained)

Download

Download the latest release from GitHub
Extract MCPComputerUse.exe to your desired location
No installation required - single executable file

Claude Desktop Integration

Add to your Claude Desktop configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "computer-use": {
      "command": "c:/path/to/MCPComputerUse.exe",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

🔧 Building from Source

Requirements

Visual Studio 2022 or VS Code with C# extension
.NET 8.0 SDK
Windows 10/11 development machine

Build Steps

# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd MCPComputerUse

# Restore dependencies
dotnet restore

# Build solution
dotnet build --configuration Release

# Publish self-contained executable
dotnet publish src/MCPComputerUse -c Release -r win-x64 --self-contained -o ./publish

The resulting executable will be in the ./publish folder.

📖 Usage Examples

Taking Screenshots

{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "computer-use:take_screenshot",
    "arguments": {
      "target": "screen",
      "filename": "desktop_capture"
    }
  }
}

Automating Mouse Clicks

{
  "method": "tools/call", 
  "params": {
    "name": "computer-use:mouse_click",
    "arguments": {
      "x": 500,
      "y": 300,
      "button": "left",
      "clicks": 2
    }
  }
}

Running Macros

{
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "computer-use:run_macro",
    "arguments": {
      "commands": [
        {
          "action": "click",
          "x": 100,
          "y": 100
        },
        {
          "action": "type",
          "text": "Hello World"
        },
        {
          "action": "key",
          "key": "enter"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

🔍 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Permission Errors

Ensure the executable has permission to capture screens
Some applications may require running as administrator

Window Focus Issues

UAC-protected applications may not respond to focus commands
Try using window IDs instead of window titles for better reliability

Screenshot Capture Problems

Check display index for multi-monitor setups
Verify target window exists and is visible

Logging

The application logs to console output. Use the following log levels:

Information: General operation status
Debug: Detailed execution information
Error: Error conditions and failures

🚀 Performance

Benchmarks

Screenshot capture: <100ms for 1920x1080
Window enumeration: <50ms for 100 windows
Mouse/keyboard actions: <10ms per action
Macro execution: 100ms between commands (configurable)

Memory Usage

Base memory: <50MB
Per screenshot: <10MB temporary
Window caching: <5MB

🔒 Security

Permissions

No elevation required for basic operations
Screen capture permissions may be requested by Windows
Input simulation works with most applications

Safety Features

Coordinate validation prevents out-of-bounds operations
Rate limiting prevents input flooding
Emergency stop sequences available

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:

Fork the repository
Create a feature branch
Write tests for new functionality
Ensure all tests pass
Submit a pull request

Development Setup

# Clone your fork
git clone <your-fork-url>
cd MCPComputerUse

# Install dependencies
dotnet restore

# Run tests
dotnet test

# Start development
code .

📋 Roadmap

Upcoming Features

OCR Integration - Text recognition from screenshots
Image Matching - Find UI elements by template
Macro Recording - Record user actions automatically
Plugin System - Extensible architecture
UI Automation - Windows accessibility API integration

Performance Improvements

Async Operations - Better responsiveness
Caching - Reduced API calls
Optimization - Faster screenshot capture

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Microsoft for the .NET platform
Anthropic for the MCP specification
The open-source community for inspiration and libraries

📞 Support

For support and questions:

Create an issue on GitHub
Check the troubleshooting guide
Review existing issues and discussions

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