Install glass in Claude Code
This server doesn't publish a package to a registry, so follow the install steps in its README. Once it runs, register it with Claude Code:
claude mcp add glass -- <command to start the server>Frequently asked questions
What does the glass MCP server do?
Drive native GUI apps under development: launch, screenshot, read the accessibility tree, inject input, tail logs and diff frames on desktop, Android and iOS.
Is the glass MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does glass run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add glass to Claude Code?
Follow the install steps in the project's README at https://github.com/fixed-width/glass, then register it with "claude mcp add".
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