wayland-mcp
Provides screenshot, image analysis, mouse and keyboard control tools for Wayland compositors on modern Linux desktops.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@wayland-mcptake a screenshot and analyze the content"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
🚀 Wayland MCP Server
Note: This package was created because existing screenshot solutions didn't work reliably on my Wayland setup. Wayland MCP provides screenshot, analysis, mouse and keyboard control tools for modern Linux desktops.
✨ Features
📸 Screenshot & Analysis
Custom VLM integration for image analysis
Image comparison capabilities
🖱️ Input Simulation
Mouse control (move, click, drag, scroll)
Keyboard input (typing, key presses)
Action chaining for complex sequences
Related MCP server: GNOME Desktop MCP
⚠️ Security Warning
WARNING: Enabling input control gives the MCP server full access to your mouse and keyboard. Only use with trusted MCP servers and models.
🚀 Quick Start
🔧 Input Control Setup
./setup.shConfigures permissions for evemu-event to control input devices.
⚙️ MCP Server Configuration
Add to your MCP server config (.roo/mcp.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"wayland-screenshot": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["wayland-mcp"],
"env": {
"OPENROUTER_API_KEY": "your-api-key",
"VLM_MODEL": "qwen/qwen2.5-vl-72b-instruct:free",
"XDG_RUNTIME_DIR": "/run/user/1000",
"WAYLAND_MCP_PORT": "4999",
"DISPLAY": ":0",
"WAYLAND_DISPLAY": "wayland-0",
"XDG_SESSION_TYPE": "wayland"
}
}
}
}🛠️ Development
git clone https://github.com/someaka/wayland-mcp
cd wayland-mcp
pip install -e .📜 License
GPL 3
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