Mac Use MCP vs Remote Pc MCP
A side-by-side look at the Mac Use MCP and Remote Pc MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
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Remote Pc MCPOS AutomationDrive a PC over MCP: shell, files, processes, system stats, screenshots, mouse and keyboard.49FairAuth: api key requiredVerdict: choose Mac Use MCP for os automation work as a local process; choose Remote Pc MCP for os automation. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Mac Use MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You want tools like
screenshot, get_screen_info, get_cursor_position.
RChoose Remote Pc MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
REMOTE_PC_MCP_TOKEN. - You want tools like
shell_exec, read_file, write_file.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | R Remote Pc MCP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | OS Automation | OS Automation |
| Quality signal | 53/100 · Good | 49/100 · Fair |
| Install command | Confirmed | Not confirmed yet |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | — |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Free |
| Required env vars | None listed | REMOTE_PC_MCP_TOKEN |
| Verified owner |
Tools & capabilities
Mac Use MCP tools 18
screenshotCapture the screen, a region, or a window by title (PNG or JPEG)get_screen_infoGet display count, resolution, origin, and scale factor for each displayget_cursor_positionGet current cursor coordinatesclickClick at screen coordinates with button, click count, and modifier optionsmove_mouseMove the cursor to a positionscrollScroll up, down, left, or right at a positiondragDrag from one point to another over a configurable durationtype_textType text at the cursor position (supports Unicode, CJK, and emoji)press_keyPress a key or key combination (e.g., `"cmd+c"`, `"Return"`)list_windowsList all visible windows with positions and sizesfocus_windowActivate an app and bring a specific window to the frontopen_applicationLaunch an application by name- +6 more on the listing page
Remote Pc MCP tools 15
shell_execRun any shell command — returns stdout, stderr, exit coderead_fileRead a file as text or base64 (binary fallback)write_fileWrite text or binary content to a filelist_directory
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Mac Use MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"mac-use-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"mac-use-mcp"
]
}
}
}
Remote Pc MCP
No confirmed install command for Remote Pc MCP yet — follow the setup steps linked from its listing page rather than a guessed package name.
Frequently asked questions
Mac Use MCP is categorized under OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Remote Pc MCP belongs to OS Automation and uses an install path we have not confirmed yet. Pick Mac Use MCP for os automation work and Remote Pc MCP for os automation.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client. Remote Pc MCP has no confirmed install command yet — follow its own setup instructions.
Mac Use MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Remote Pc MCP is listed as free. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add mac-use-mcp and remote-pc-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Mac Use MCP has a quality signal of 53/100 (Good) with 0 views, 0 installs and 7 GitHub stars. Remote Pc MCP has 49/100 (Fair) with 0 views, 0 installs and 6 GitHub stars.