Applescript MCP vs Windows MCP

A side-by-side look at the Applescript MCP and Windows MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.

Applescript MCP logoApplescript MCPOS Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)MCP server for executing AppleScript43FairAuth: not declaredWindows MCP logoWindows MCPOS Automation · Local subprocess (stdio)An MCP Server for computer-use in Windows OS45FairAuth: not declared

Verdict: choose Applescript MCP for os automation work as a local process; choose Windows MCP for os automation as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.

Which MCP server should you choose?

Applescript MCP logoChoose Applescript MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Applescript MCP

Windows MCP logoChoose Windows MCP when

  • You need dedicated capabilities in the OS Automation domain.
  • You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
Explore Windows MCP

Feature & specification comparison

Rows where the two servers differ are marked.

SpecApplescript MCP logoApplescript MCPWindows MCP logoWindows MCP
CategoryOS AutomationOS Automation
Quality signal43/100 · Fair45/100 · Fair
Install commandConfirmedConfirmed
TransportLocal subprocess (stdio)Local subprocess (stdio)
AuthNot declaredNot declared
PricingFreeNot declared
Required env varsNone listedNone listed
Verified ownerCommunity listingCommunity listing
GitHub stars4659,665
Directory activity 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes
ToolsNot listedNot listed

Tools & capabilities

Applescript MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

Windows MCP tools

No tool names declared yet. Check the project README from the listing page.

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.

Applescript MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "peakmojo-applescript-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@peakmojo/applescript-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windows MCP

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "windows-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "windows-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Applescript MCP is categorized under OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Windows MCP belongs to OS Automation and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Applescript MCP for os automation work and Windows 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.

Applescript MCP is listed as free. Windows MCP has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. 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 peakmojo-applescript-mcp and windows-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.

On AllMCPs, Applescript MCP has a quality signal of 43/100 (Fair) with 1 views, 0 installs and 465 GitHub stars. Windows MCP has 45/100 (Fair) with 4 views, 0 installs and 9,665 GitHub stars.