What if an AI assistant could help with work on your computer as well as answer questions? AirDesk supports connecting compatible AI applications to remote computer tools through MCP.
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a way for AI applications to connect to external tools and data. With AirDesk, a compatible application can use permitted tools to view a screen, operate a mouse and keyboard, or work in a terminal.
What can AI remote control help with?
Depending on the device, connection and permissions, an assistant may help inspect an app, enter repetitive information, organize files or support terminal-based development tasks. Check actions before execution when they could delete files, change settings or have other significant effects.
Prepare the AirDesk MCP connection
On the controller computer, install the current AirDesk app, enable MCP and register the native server with a compatible MCP client. AirDesk provides this setup command for environments with Node.js 22 or later:
npx --yes @airdesk/remote-computer-use install
Reload your MCP client after installation and confirm that access to the remote host has been approved. Terminal work also requires remote terminal access to be enabled on the host. This setup uses the local AirDesk controller; availability of the separate online MCP service may differ.
Review permissions and results
Check which computer the assistant can reach and grant only the access needed for the task. Give clear instructions, review important changes, and start with small tasks whose results are easy to verify.