desktop

MCP server · GitHub · ★ 571 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Agentify Desktop lets Codex/Claude/OpenCode control your logged-in ChatGPT, Claude, AiStudio, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity web sessions via MCP, parallel hidden/visible tabs, file upload + image download

1 outside report on file

desktop is distributed via GitHub (agentify-sh/desktop); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourceGitHub (agentify-sh/desktop)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/agentify-sh/desktop ↗

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About Desktop

Desktop is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Agentify Desktop lets Codex/Claude/OpenCode control your logged-in ChatGPT, Claude, AiStudio, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity web sessions via MCP, parallel hidden/visible tabs, file upload + image download.

It is hosted on GitHub at agentify-sh/desktop (570 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

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git clone https://github.com/agentify-sh/desktop.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/agentify-sh/desktop (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

30/100

GitHub stars: 571
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Security reports

Reports from our research that name this package. We list them as published and do not rate them.

Listed in the MalSkillBench malicious-skill datasetMalSkillBench benchmark samples · same name as a listed skill, not confirmed to be this one

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Risks to watch for

Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (agentify-sh/desktop). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install Desktop?

Desktop does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/agentify-sh/desktop.

Are there security reports about Desktop?

1 report was found for this package in our research. Titles and dates (MalSkillBench benchmark samples) are listed in the Reports section above. Desktop currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is Desktop actively maintained?

Desktop has 571 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/agentify-sh/desktop before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Desktop?

Compare Desktop side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

Maintain or use Desktop? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

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Terminal check:

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curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "agentify-sh-desktop"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: desktop
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/agentify-sh-desktop
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 1
- **Public Adoption:** 571 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (agentify-sh/desktop)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/agentify-sh/desktop
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: agentify-sh
Source code: github.com/agentify-sh/desktop
Est. context load: ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity: 571 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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