Deskwright

Developer Tools Python v0.2.0b1

Agents use real GNOME/Wayland apps: on your screen, or an invisible second desktop you never see

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Install

Pin version unavailable — runtime listed as `pipx`; console command name not stated

Python
uvx deskwright

Setup by client

Pick your client — the config below is generated for this server (local stdio). Copy respects the “Pin version” switch above.

claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deskwright": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "deskwright"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Claude Desktop docs ↗.

terminal

claude mcp add deskwright -- uvx deskwright

Format verified against the official Claude Code docs ↗.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deskwright": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "deskwright"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Cursor docs ↗.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "deskwright": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "deskwright"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official VS Code docs ↗.

mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "deskwright": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "deskwright"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Format verified against the official Windsurf docs ↗.

Environment variables

Defined in the server's official registry manifest. Required secrets are shown as <YOUR_…> placeholders in the configs above.

DESKWRIGHT_SESSION — Which desktop to drive: 'primary' (the screen you are looking at), 'headless' for an invisible virtual-monitor session, or 'headless:<name>' to pick one of several.
DESKWRIGHT_INPUT_BACKEND — Force the input path: 'mutter' for GNOME's org.gnome.Mutter.RemoteDesktop (no consent dialog), 'portal' for org.freedesktop.portal.RemoteDesktop (one consent, then persisted). Auto-selected when unset.

GitHub

⭐ 8 stars · 最近更新于 35 天前 · Apache-2.0 license

About this server

Deskwright Computer use for AI agents on GNOME Wayland. Let your coding agent use your Linux desktop. Or give it one of its own, so it stops stealing your mouse. Install • What it can do • A desktop of its own • When something's off • Security…

Summary from the project README — github.com/tristanmuzzu/deskwright

Distributed as Python, listed under Developer Tools. Review our MCP security guide before granting access to real data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Deskwright MCP server do?

How do I install Deskwright?

Run the install command shown above, then paste the config for your client (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code or Windsurf) into its MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Deskwright free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/tristanmuzzu/deskwright. Any third-party service it calls may require its own API key and account.

Which clients support Deskwright?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.

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