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winuse-client

Control Windows desktops remotely via the WinUse HTTP API.

8|Updated Jan 31, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#screenshot#windows#keyboard#remote-control#mouse
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nedos/winuse --skill winuse-client
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: winuse-client
Source: https://github.com/nedos/winuse/tree/main/client
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nedos/winuse --skill winuse-client

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a lightweight CLI to control a Windows machine remotely via the WinUse HTTP API, eliminating manual GUI interaction and enabling agents to automate desktop tasks over a LAN.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Window Management: list, focus, minimize, maximize, restore, and close windows by handle or fuzzy title.
  • Input Automation: send key combinations, type text, paste clipboard contents, and perform mouse moves and clicks.
  • Screenshots & Integration: request full-desktop or per-window screenshots and retrieve downloadable URLs for vision models or archival workflows.
  • Use Case: Automate a browser workflow by focusing a window, sending keyboard shortcuts to open and navigate tabs, typing search queries, and capturing a screenshot for analysis.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to focus the window titled "kimi", type Hello World, press enter, and take a screenshot.

Frequently Asked Questions about winuse-client

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Windows desktop tasks remotely via HTTP?▼

You can automate Windows desktop tasks remotely by sending HTTP requests to a WinUse server. This Skill operates on LAN-connected machines to execute window management, input automation, and screenshot capture.

Can I capture a screenshot of a specific Windows application remotely?▼

You can capture screenshots of a specific Windows application remotely by requesting per-window screenshots via the HTTP API. This returns a downloadable URL for vision models or archival workflows.

How do I control mouse and keyboard input on a remote Windows machine?▼

Control mouse and keyboard input on a remote Windows machine by sending key combinations, typing text, and performing mouse clicks through the WinUse HTTP API endpoints.

Does remote Windows automation require a specific network setup?▼

Remote Windows automation requires a reachable WinUse server over HTTP on the same LAN. The default configuration uses port 8080 to process the automation commands.

How do I manage application windows remotely on a Windows desktop?▼

Manage application windows remotely by using the HTTP API to list, focus, minimize, maximize, restore, or close windows by their handle or a fuzzy title match.

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