Control desktop applications on Windows β launch, close, focus, resize, move windows, simulate keyboard/mouse input, manage processes, control VSCode, read clipboard, and capture screen info. Use when the user wants to interact with any running program, switch windows, type text, press shortcuts, open files in VSCode, manage running processes, or get system display information.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install desktop-control-winOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install desktop-control-winβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/desktop-control-win/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
πDocuments & NotesWhat Desktop Control (Windows) can do for your AI workflow
Desktop applications directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 9,261+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing Desktop Control (Windows)
Help me get started with Desktop Control (Windows)
Explains what Desktop Control (Windows) does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use Desktop Control (Windows) to control desktop applications on Windows β launch, close, focus, res...
Invokes Desktop Control (Windows) with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with Desktop Control (Windows) in my documents & notes workflow?
Lists the top use cases for Desktop Control (Windows), with example commands for each scenario
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Desktop Control (Windows) extends your AI assistant with the ability to control desktop applications on Windows β launch, close, focus, resize, move windows, simulate keyboard/mouse input, manage processes, control VSCode, read clipboard, and capture screen info. Use when the user wants to interact with any running program, switch windows, type text, press shortcuts, open files in VSCode, manage running processes, or get system display information. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using Desktop Control (Windows) as its underlying capability.
Desktop Control (Windows) works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install Desktop Control (Windows) once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
Getting started with Desktop Control (Windows) takes about two minutes. Place the skill at `~/.claude/skills/desktop-control-win/` (personal, all projects) or `.claude/skills/desktop-control-win/` (project-specific), then restart your AI client. From that point, typing `/desktop-control-win` in any conversation activates it, or the AI will use it on its own when it detects a relevant request.
Desktop Control (Windows) has been installed 9,261 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Documents & Notes category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/desktop-control-win/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/desktop-control-win/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /desktop-control-win or let the AI discover it automatically.
Desktop Control (Windows) supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
Desktop Control (Windows) is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Control desktop applications on Windows β launch, close, focus, resize, move windows, simulate keyboard/mouse input, manage processes, control VSCode, read clipboard, and capture screen info. Use when the user wants to interact with any running program, switch windows, type text, press shortcuts, open files in VSCode, manage running processes, or get system display information.
Automate my documents & notes tasks using Desktop Control (Windows)
Identifies repetitive steps in your workflow and sets up Desktop Control (Windows) to handle them automatically
MCP vs traditional plugins: what's the difference?
Desktop Control (Windows) is categorized under Documents & Notes. These skills help AI agents perform specialized tasks in this domain.