WINDOWS

MCP BRIDGE

v0.4.2

Local files and commands for your AI client.

Connect your AI client to real Windows projects. Work with local files, run PowerShell commands and follow longer tasks through MCP.

The current version is available for Jan Desktop and LM Studio.

Support for additional AI clients is planned for future updates.

Download for Windows

Windows 10 / 11 · 64-bit · Version 0.4.2 · EXE 3.48 MB

Requires an MCP-compatible AI clientHow to connect

MCP Bridge Connect window with local connection details

Work with projects where they live.

MCP Bridge brings local file tools and PowerShell tasks to your AI client while keeping context usage low. Leave more room for your conversation instead of filling the context window with lengthy MCP instructions.

Setup reuses compatible .NET components or downloads missing ones from Microsoft. Tool selection depends on your model.

CONNECT YOUR AI CLIENT

Automatic setup

Close your AI client
Close Jan Desktop or LM Studio. Open Connect from the MCP Bridge tray menu.
Connect automatically
Click Connect beside your installed client. MCP Bridge saves its configuration for you.
Reopen and enable
Reopen your AI client and enable MCP Bridge in its MCP tools or integrations.

Manual setup

Start MCP Bridge
Launch the app, open Connect from its tray menu and choose Manual setup.
Copy connection details
Copy the local URL and full Bearer value for the Authorization header.
Add MCP Bridge to your client
In your AI client, choose HTTP / Streamable HTTP and add the URL and Authorization header.

WHAT IT CAN DO

Local file tools

Browse, read, search and write files in your existing project folders.

Verified edits

Update text with source checks that detect changed or ambiguous content.

PowerShell commands

Run commands in a chosen folder and retrieve their output and exit status.

Background tasks

Start longer jobs, check their progress and stop them when needed.

Local connection

Connect through authenticated HTTP on this PC, under your Windows permissions.

Quiet tray app

Manage connection, startup and light or dark themes from the system tray.

SCREENSHOTS

MCP Bridge setup window with installation folder and component preparation

MCP Bridge settings with Windows sign-in startup and theme selection

MCP Bridge connection window with local URL and authorization copy controls

MCP Bridge About window showing version 0.4.2

APP DETAILS

Jan Desktop / LM Studio

Supported AI clients

Version 0.4.2

Current version

Windows 10 / 11 x64

Supported platform

English / Russian

Automatic interface language

System tray

Light, dark or system theme

Bring your local tools into the conversation.

Connect your AI client to files and commands on your Windows PC, with task output you can inspect.