"How to open desktop applications on Windows" matching MCP tools:

• click_targetA

  GlasswarpA

  Click a UI element by its observed target ID on a remote Windows desktop, supporting left, right, middle, or double-click.

  Apache 2.0

  Destructive

• typesafe_windowsA

  Jev Computer UseA

  List open Windows titles to select a specific target window before automating actions.

  MIT

• list_windowsA

  Mandala ComputerB

  Get the window manager's known windows on Linux—ID, title, class, geometry, focus—to identify apps and distinguish open from unpainted windows.

  MIT

• list_open_modelsA

  superbi-mcpB

  Identifies Power BI Desktop models open on this machine for interactive use. Open the .pbix in Power BI Desktop first; not for unattended pipelines.

  Cryptographic Autonomy 1.0 (Combined Work Exception)

• give_feedback_to_desktop_commanderA

  Claude Desktop Commander MCPA

  Open feedback form in browser to provide feedback about Desktop Commander.

  MIT

• list_windowsA

  AI Process ManagerA

  List open desktop windows with title, process, minimized/maximized state, position, Z-order, and focus. Replaces screenshots to identify what is open.

  MIT

• capacities_get_current_objectA

  CapacitiesMCPA

  Retrieve the URL, title, and name of the object currently open in the Capacities desktop app. Requires the desktop app to be running.

  MIT

• get_window_listA

  qa-mcpB

  Enumerate visible OS windows on a launched TestClient X display to see open main windows, cards, or dialogs, returning each window ID, title, and optional geometry.

  Apache 2.0

• sassy_desktop_stateA

  SassyMCPA

  List visible open windows with titles and absolute coordinates across all monitors to locate UI elements before clicking.

  -

• search_appsA

  DesktopInsightsA

  Find desktop applications by SDK usage, runtime, platform, or developer to analyze technology adoption patterns and research software dependencies.

  MIT

• compare_appsA

  DesktopInsightsA

  Analyze technology stacks of two desktop applications to identify SDK differences, shared technologies, and metadata for competitive analysis.

  MIT

• list_windowsA

  povA

  List all visible desktop windows with handles, titles, process names, and states to identify windows for further control and automation.

  MIT

• computer_inputA

  Unlimited AgentA

  Send mouse, keyboard, text, scrolling, and wait actions to remotely control a Windows desktop. Automate tasks by taking a screenshot, acting, then verifying.

  MIT

  Destructive

• computer_inputA

  Unlimited AgentA

  Send mouse, keyboard, scroll, and wait actions to a Windows desktop. Use after a screenshot to interact with and verify GUI changes.

  MIT

  Destructive

• ui_appsA

  deskwrightA

  List applications on the AT-SPI bus to get valid names for ui_tree and ui_find, enabling targeted desktop automation.

  Apache 2.0

• desktop_resetA

  linux_desktopA

  Recover from desktop runtime issues by resetting persistent state and releasing input, without closing open applications.

  MIT

• get_stateA

  plonk-mcpA

  Retrieve the full desktop state, including monitors, open windows, zone sets, and app rules, before applying a window layout.

  MIT

• list_open_filesA

  powerbi-desktop-mcpA

  List open Power BI Desktop files and retrieve instance identifiers for other model tools; verify model_loaded status to avoid failures when no report is loaded.

  MIT

• listA

  Peekaboo MCPA

  Retrieve system information on macOS, including running applications, specific app windows, or server status. Identify apps like 'Photoshop' or capture details of 'Notes' windows for automation tasks.

  MIT

• listA

  PeepIt MCPA

  List running applications, open windows, or server status on macOS to enable automation and situational awareness for AI agents.

  MIT

• rba_list_windowsA

  Roblox Bridge AgentB

  Enumerates visible desktop windows to select screenshot targets for Roblox development.

  MIT