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Clawd Cursor

Free#3 of 24 in AI Computer Use Agents

Clawd Cursor: A free, open-source local MCP server for controlled desktop automation. Ranked #3 of 24 in AI Computer Use Agents by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free local automation across all major desktops.

9.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free local automation across all major desktops
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Desktop app control
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Controls Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops locally
- Combines accessibility trees, OCR, vision, and browser DOM access
- Adds safety gates and verification for agent actions
Where it doesn't
- Requires local installation and operating-system permissions
- The agent's own model may incur separate costs
- Best suited to MCP-capable agent workflows

Our verdict on Clawd Cursor

Clawd Cursor is an open-source local MCP server for developers who want AI agents to operate graphical desktop applications. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, with API access and integrations for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Zed, OpenAI Codex, and Claude Desktop. Its scope covers desktop applications and browsers rather than a single narrow workflow: agents can launch applications, manage windows, navigate interfaces, click, type, scroll, drag, and control browsers through the Chrome DevTools Protocol.

The standout capability is its layered screen mapping. Clawd Cursor combines accessibility-tree data, OCR, browser DOM access, and screenshots to help agents interpret interfaces, with screenshot and vision fallback for visual tasks. That gives it several ways to identify controls and screen content across desktop and browser workflows. Action verification adds another control point by checking expected outcomes and reporting deviations after an action. The safety gate can allow, confirm, or block actions, which suits workflows where human approval matters.

The published product details show a free, open-source model with local deployment across the three major desktop platforms. Installation remains part of the operating model, and the software requires local installation plus operating-system permissions. The agent's own model may also incur separate costs. Choose Clawd Cursor if you want broad local desktop control, MCP access over stdio or localhost HTTP, and explicit action safeguards. It is a less natural fit for teams seeking a hosted service or a workflow that does not use MCP-capable agents.

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Clawd Cursor pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Clawd Cursor fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Desktop app control	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Browser control	Yes
Screen understanding	Yes
Deployment	Local
Human approval controls	Yes
API access	Yes
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	7 integrations: Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Zed, OpenAI Codex …
Pricing	Free plan
Website	clawdcursor.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Clawd Cursor integrations

Clawd Cursor lists 7 integrations on its own site.

Claude Code
Cursor
Windsurf
OpenClaw
Zed
OpenAI Codex
Claude Desktop

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