Paint MCP: Pro-Level Precision & AI-Driven Creativity

Transform Microsoft Paint into a pro-level tool with Paint MCP’s AI-driven Model Context Protocol – seamless integration, precision enhancements, and intuitive creativity for all users.

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About Paint MCP

What is Paint MCP: Pro-Level Precision & AI-Driven Creativity?

Paint MCP is a cutting-edge interface layer built using Rust, enabling programmatic control over Microsoft Paint through a standardized HTTP API. By leveraging undocumented Windows APIs, it bridges the gap between developer workflows and the familiar yet limited GUI of Paint. This opens doors for scripted automation, creative experimentation, and integration with AI-driven workflows that demand pixel-perfect precision.

How to Use Paint MCP: Pro-Level Precision & AI-Driven Creativity?

Initialization begins with cloning the repository and compiling the Rust project:

git clone https://github.com/ghuntley/mcp-server-microsoft-paint.git
cd mcp-server-microsoft-paint
cargo build --release

Launch the server via cargo run --release, then interact through RESTful endpoints. For instance, drawing a diagonal red line requires:

cUrl -X POST http://localhost:3000/draw/line \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "start_x": 150, "start_y": 200, "end_x": 400, "end_y": 350, "color": "#FF0000" }'

Paint MCP Features

Key Features of Paint MCP: Pro-Level Precision & AI-Driven Creativity?

Context-aware control: Automatically detects active Paint instances or launches new ones
Granular drawing control: Precise shape parameters (coordinates, thickness, RGB values)
Toolchain integration: Programmatic selection of brushes, shapes, and color palettes
Real-time visibility: Operations execute in real user interface context
File management: Save drawings programmatically in native Paint formats

Use Cases of Paint MCP: Pro-Level Precision & AI-Driven Creativity?

While not production-grade, this tool excels in:

Automated GUI testing scenarios requiring Paint interactions
Generative art experiments with parameterized drawing parameters
Education modules demonstrating basic graphics programming principles
Quick prototyping of simple vector-based workflows

Paint MCP FAQ

FAQ from Paint MCP: Pro-Level Precision & AI-Driven Creativity?

Does this work with Windows 11?

Yes, but with reduced reliability due to frequent UI changes in newer updates.

Can I automate complex animations?

Sequential operations are possible, but parallel processing isn't supported due to UI blocking constraints.

Is it safe for enterprise use?

Explicitly discouraged for production environments due to dependency on unstable Windows internals.

How does color selection work?

Accepts hex values for precise color control, mapped to Paint's native palette through simulated user interactions.

What about error handling?

Returns JSON status codes, but requires manual validation of Paint's UI state for reliability.

Content

Paint MCP - Model Context Protocol for Microsoft Paint

A Rust implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows programmatic interaction with Microsoft Paint on Windows systems.

Overview

Paint MCP provides a HTTP API that allows applications to interact with Microsoft Paint through a series of endpoints. It uses undocumented Windows APIs to find, control, and manipulate the Paint interface programmatically.

Features

Connect to an existing Paint instance or launch a new one
Draw basic shapes (lines, rectangles, circles)
Select different drawing tools
Set colors
Save drawings

System Requirements

Windows OS (tested on Windows 10/11)
Microsoft Paint installed
Rust toolchain

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ghuntley/mcp-server-microsoft-paint.git
cd mcp-server-microsoft-paint

# Build the project
cargo build --release

Usage

Start the MCP Server

cargo run --release

The server will start on http://localhost:3000.

API Endpoints

See the API documentation for detailed information about the available endpoints.

Example: Drawing a Red Line

curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/draw/line \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "start_x": 100,
    "start_y": 100,
    "end_x": 300,
    "end_y": 200,
    "color": "#FF0000",
    "thickness": 2
  }'

Technical Details

This project uses undocumented Windows APIs to interact with Microsoft Paint. It simulates mouse and keyboard events to operate the Paint interface, which means:

It's sensitive to Paint's UI layout, which can change between Windows versions
It may break with Windows updates
Operations are performed in real-time, visible to the user

For more technical details, see the Windows Integration Specification.

Project Structure

src/ - Rust source code
- main.rs - API server implementation
- models.rs - Data structures for API requests/responses
- paint_integration.rs - Windows API integration
specs/ - Protocol and technical specifications

Limitations

As this project uses undocumented APIs and simulates user inputs, it has several limitations:

It's not suitable for high-volume or production use
It depends on specific UI layouts that may change
Drawing operations must be sequential
Success of operations depends on Paint being visible and in the foreground

License

MIT

Disclaimer

This project uses undocumented and unsupported APIs. It is provided for educational purposes only and should not be used in production environments. Microsoft Paint's UI and behavior may change with Windows updates, potentially breaking this integration.