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Winsight MCP Server

Windows Screen Capture MCP Server — give Claude Code eyes on your desktop.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Winsight MCP Server?

Windows Screen Capture MCP Server — give Claude Code eyes on your desktop.

What it actually does

  • Screenshot — the full screen, a specific region, or a specific window
  • Window capture — uses Win32 PrintWindow API — captures the real window content even when it's behind other windows
  • List and inspect — open windows and monitors (title, position, size, state, resolution)
  • Control windows — — move, resize, minimize, maximize, restore, and focus
  • Launch — applications and wait for their windows

Configuration

  • Windows 10/11 - Python 3.10+

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Winsight MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "winsight": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["winsight-mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Windows 10/11 - Python 3.10+

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Winsight to Screenshot.”
  • “Use Winsight to System.”

Frequently asked questions

Windows Screen Capture MCP Server — give Claude Code eyes on your desktop. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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