Best GNOME MCP Servers
GNOME is a free and open source desktop environment composed entirely of free and open source software that runs on Linux and most BSD derivatives.
Why this server?
Provides support for the GNOME desktop environment when running on Linux display servers
AlicenseAqualityDmaintenanceEnables browser automation for LLMs on Linux display servers, supporting web interaction, screenshots, and JavaScript execution in a real browser.Last updated7258MITWhy this server?
Provides tools for desktop automation on GNOME, including window management, workspace control, screenshot capture, and retrieval of monitor information.
AlicenseBqualityCmaintenanceGNOME desktop automation for AI agents. 30 tools via D-Bus: screenshots, window management, mouse/keyboard injection, clipboard, workspaces, and system notifications. Works on any GNOME 45–49 Linux desktop.Last updated3012GPL 3.0Why this server?
Manages GNOME Boxes virtual machines through libvirt/virsh, providing VM lifecycle operations (start, stop, reboot, suspend, resume), snapshot management (create, list, revert, delete), and VM discovery with detailed information.
Why this server?
Integrates with the GNOME desktop environment using notify-send and zenity for desktop notifications and interactive dialogs, allowing AI agents to display alerts, confirmations, and input prompts.
AlicenseAqualityCmaintenanceEnables AI agents to interact with the Linux desktop through desktop notifications, interactive dialogs, shell command execution, and privileged command execution.Last updated1365MITWhy this server?
Anchors credentials to the native GNOME Keyring to provide OS-level security for secrets on Linux.
AlicenseAqualityAmaintenanceA quantum-inspired secret manager that anchors API keys to your OS-native vault, preventing plaintext .env leaks. It empowers AI agents with advanced mechanics like multi-environment superposition, linked entanglements, and ephemeral in-memory tunneling.Last updated444263AGPL 3.0Why this server?
Provides keyboard shortcuts for GNOME desktop environment including window management, system functions, and desktop-specific operations
FlicenseBqualityDmaintenanceEnables intelligent querying of keyboard shortcuts for various operating systems, desktop environments, and applications using natural language. Supports multi-platform shortcuts including system functions, desktop apps like Firefox and VS Code, and CLI tools like tmux and vim.Last updated11Why this server?
Allows control of the GNOME desktop environment, including window management, input simulation, clipboard access, screenshots, and more via Mutter RemoteDesktop and Shell Extension.
Why this server?
Allows calling DBus methods on GNOME Shell and other GNOME services for desktop integration.
Alicense-qualityCmaintenanceEnables full Linux desktop control including windows, mouse, keyboard, clipboard, audio, screenshots, OCR, accessibility, and system management through MCP-compatible AI agents.Last updated1MITWhy this server?
Allows controlling GNOME desktop environment windows and accessibility via AT-SPI, GNOME Shell extensions, and DBus portals. Supports window listing, focusing, screenshots, and semantic actions.
Alicense-qualityAmaintenanceControls a real Linux desktop from any MCP host. Reads accessibility trees, takes screenshots, and drives clicks, scrolls, and keystrokes across GNOME, KDE/KWin, Hyprland, i3, and COSMIC.Last updated490345MIT