GhostDesk
A virtual Linux desktop as an MCP server, shipped in Docker. Agents drive screen, mouse, keyboard across any GUI — browsers, IDEs, office suites, Wine/Windows apps, legacy software — many in parallel.
What is GhostDesk?
GhostDesk is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to virtual linux desktop as an mcp server, shipped in docker. agents drive screen, mouse, keyboard across any gui — browsers, ides, office suites, wine/windows apps, legacy software — many in parallel.
A virtual Linux desktop as an MCP server, shipped in Docker. Agents drive screen, mouse, keyboard across any GUI — browsers, IDEs, office suites, Wine/Windows apps, legacy software — many in parallel.
This server falls under the Browser Automation category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A virtual Linux desktop as an MCP server, shipped in Docker.
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx ghostdeskConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about GhostDesk
What is GhostDesk?
GhostDesk is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that virtual linux desktop as an mcp server, shipped in docker. agents drive screen, mouse, keyboard across any gui — browsers, ides, office suites, wine/windows apps, legacy software — many in parallel. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install GhostDesk?
Follow the installation instructions on the GhostDesk GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with GhostDesk?
GhostDesk works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is GhostDesk free to use?
Yes, GhostDesk is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json
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