Universal Remote is a Windows application for locally approved MCP workflows. It offers a desktop interface, a guided first run, local Windows diagnostics, authorized file and shell operations, and a supervised private connection.
- Install the verified Windows release from GitHub Releases when published.
- Open Universal Remote, configure the private connection through its wizard.
- Confirm access in the Windows application. Stop or revoke access at any time.
The universal-remote://connect link opens the local connection wizard after installation. The link itself does not authorize remote actions.
Not yet a general-public release. The current RC5.1 is an unsigned, privately tested Windows x64 preview. Public signed installers, independent security review and an authenticated multiuser plugin connection are not yet certified or complete. A source repository on GitHub does not by itself provide the ChatGPT-to-Windows relay.
The personal OpenAI Secure MCP Tunnel can provide the remote transport without Railway, a custom public server or inbound Windows ports. Each owner must complete their own setup and consent.
This repository does not contain user configuration, secrets, runtime state, private telemetry, generated executables or certificate keys.
Python 3.14 (development only), pinned project dependencies and Windows. See packaging/BUILD_AND_RELEASE.md and docs/PUBLIC_RELEASE_GATES.md. Local tests: python -m unittest discover -s tests -q.
Remote shell, keyboard and screen access require current owner authorization. Never forward API keys, grant files or pairing secrets into GitHub issues. No Windows Defender, UAC or firewall bypass is required.
Source code is licensed under MIT (see LICENSE). Third-party libraries and bundled tools retain their respective license terms.