EdgeBox
EdgeBox is a local desktop sandbox application that provides AI agents with both command-line shell and full graphical desktop environment access through an integrated VNC viewer, enabling "Computer Use" capabilities like browser operation and application interaction. The server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and provides tools for code execution, desktop automation, and system interaction, solving the problem of sandboxing and controlling AI agent actions on local machines while maintaining data privacy and near-zero latency compared to cloud-based alternatives. EdgeBox differentiates itself from other open-source sandbox projects by offering GUI-powered desktop capabilities alongside traditional CLI execution, transforming LLM agents from simple code executors into digital workers capable of performing complex desktop tasks.
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- last updated
- Jan 17, 2026
Tools
33 toolsPublic tool metadata for what this MCP can expose to an agent.
execute_pythonExecute Python code in isolated environment
Execute Python code in isolated environment
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
execute_typescriptExecute TypeScript/JavaScript code
Execute TypeScript/JavaScript code
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execute_rExecute R code for statistical analysis
Execute R code for statistical analysis
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
execute_javaExecute Java code
Execute Java code
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
execute_bashExecute Bash scripts
Execute Bash scripts
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
shell_runRun shell commands (stateful, persistent environment)
Run shell commands (stateful, persistent environment)
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
shell_run_backgroundRun commands in background with process management
Run commands in background with process management
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
fs_listList files in directories
List files in directories
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
fs_readRead file contents
Read file contents
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fs_writeWrite content to files
Write content to files
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fs_infoGet file metadata and information
Get file metadata and information
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
fs_watchMonitor directory changes in real-time
Monitor directory changes in real-time
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_mouse_clickPerform mouse clicks (left/right/middle)
Perform mouse clicks (left/right/middle)
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_mouse_double_clickDouble-click actions
Double-click actions
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_mouse_moveMove cursor to coordinates
Move cursor to coordinates
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_mouse_scrollScroll up/down with configurable amount
Scroll up/down with configurable amount
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_mouse_dragDrag from one position to another
Drag from one position to another
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_keyboard_typeType text with clipboard support for non-ASCII
Type text with clipboard support for non-ASCII
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_keyboard_pressPress specific keys (Return, Escape, Tab, etc.)
Press specific keys (Return, Escape, Tab, etc.)
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_keyboard_comboExecute key combinations (Ctrl+C, Alt+Tab, etc.)
Execute key combinations (Ctrl+C, Alt+Tab, etc.)
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_get_windowsList all windows with titles and IDs
List all windows with titles and IDs
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_switch_windowFocus specific windows
Focus specific windows
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_maximize_windowMaximize windows
Maximize windows
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_minimize_windowMinimize windows
Minimize windows
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_resize_windowResize windows to specific dimensions
Resize windows to specific dimensions
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_screenshotCapture desktop screenshots (PNG format)
Capture desktop screenshots (PNG format)
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_launch_appLaunch applications by name
Launch applications by name
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
desktop_waitAdd delays between actions
Add delays between actions
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_list
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_create
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_stop
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
container_restart
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container_delete
No parameter schema in public metadata yet.
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EdgeBox - The Local Desktop Sandbox for AI Agents
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A fully-featured, GUI-powered local LLM Agent sandbox with complete support for the MCP protocol.
Empower your Large Language Models (LLMs) with true "Computer Use" capabilities.
Details
- Repository
- github.com/bigppwong/edgebox