Microsoft Paint FAQs

Question 1

What is Microsoft Paint MCP?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Paint MCP is a server that allows you to control Microsoft Paint programmatically using the Microsoft Commandline Protocol (MCP) through a JSON-RPC 2.0 interface. You can draw lines, shapes, set colors, and more, all with code.

Question 2

What are the requirements to use MCP for Microsoft Paint?

Accepted Answer

You need Windows 10 or 11 with Microsoft Paint installed, Rust to build the server, and Python for the test client examples.

Question 3

What can I do with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can automate tasks in Microsoft Paint, create custom drawing applications, or integrate Paint into other workflows. It allows you to draw lines, shapes, pixels, set colors, and control the Paint window.

Question 4

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

First, build the server using `cargo build --release`. Then, run the server with `cargo run --release`. You can then use the provided test client (`final_test.py`) as a starting point to send JSON-RPC requests to the server.

Question 5

What methods are available?

Accepted Answer

Available methods include `initialize`, `connect`, `draw_line`, `activate_window`, `get_canvas_dimensions`, `draw_pixel`, `draw_shape`, `select_tool`, `set_color`, and more. Each method allows you to interact with and control different aspects of Microsoft Paint.

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