Terminator
Desktop automation library and MCP server that lets AI assistants control any Windows app through the accessibility tree, like Playwright for the desktop.
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About Terminator
Terminator is listed in our browser/computer use category and is aimed at builders. Desktop automation library and MCP server that lets AI assistants control any Windows app through the accessibility tree, like Playwright for the desktop. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Maturity: Active. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-18.
Terminator at a glance
- Category: Browser/computer use
- Built for: Developers and teams building with AI agents
- Pricing: Open source (as the maker states it)
- Licence: MIT License (OSI-approved open source)
- GitHub: mediar-ai/terminator · 1,658 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
- Latest release: v0.24.32, Apr 5, 2026
- Last commit: Jun 2, 2026
- Official site: t8r.tech
- Listed on AgentScout: Oct 18, 2026
Terminator FAQ
What is Terminator?
Desktop automation library and MCP server that lets AI assistants control any Windows app through the accessibility tree, like Playwright for the desktop.
How much does Terminator cost?
Terminator's pricing, as the maker states it: Open source. Open-source tools are free to use, though you may still pay for model API usage or a hosted plan. Check the official site for current plans.
Is Terminator open source?
Yes. Terminator's GitHub repository is published under the MIT License, according to the licence file in the repo.
Where can I find Terminator's source code?
On GitHub at mediar-ai/terminator, which had 1,658 stars as of Oct 21, 2026. The latest release is v0.24.32 (Apr 5, 2026).
What are alternatives to Terminator?
Similar tools include Chrome DevTools MCP, Playwright MCP, RobotGo, Windows-MCP, Arro and VisorBot.
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