Best Alternatives to How Persistence Works

Ghost

Runtime not confirmed

Verified desktop control for agents on Windows and Linux: apps with no API, windows, shell, browser.

Traecnclaw

Runtime not confirmed

MCP server for TraeCN desktop automation: task delegation, model control, dialogs, code review.

Hunch

Runtime: uvx

Focus-free macOS control for AI agents: drive your real Mac apps in the background, no stolen focus.

Bun Uia

Runtime not confirmed

Playwright for the Windows desktop, from Bun — drive native GUIs via UI Automation + MCP.

Agentfenster

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Windows GUI automation on a hidden second desktop, driven from Claude Code over MCP.

Desktopinsights MCP

Runtime: npx

MCP server to query SDKs, frameworks, and dependencies of 12,000+ macOS and Windows desktop apps via Desktop Insights API.

Realhands — Real Desktop Computer Use

Runtime: uvx

Lets Claude drive your REAL mouse, keyboard & screen — works in your own logged-in apps.

Windows Management

Runtime: uvx

Local Windows management, diagnostics, security, cleanup, and optimization MCP server.

Computer Use

Runtime not confirmed

Control your computer with screenshots, mouse, and keyboard automation.

HarmonyOS MCP Server

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

MCP server for controlling HarmonyOS-next devices via AI with device control and UI automation.

Ambient Context MCP

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

Local Windows ambient context (presence, foreground app, battery) as privacy-gated MCP tools.

GNOME UI MCP

Runtime: Remote (SSE)

GNOME Wayland desktop automation via AT-SPI discovery and Mutter input.