Overview
System Bridge runs on your desktop and exposes your system over a local API and WebSocket. Use these guides to get set up and start integrating.
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started” Install Download and install System Bridge on Windows or Linux.
Running Start System Bridge and keep it running.
CLI Control System Bridge from the command line.
API Reference Base URL, authentication and the three protocols.
Status & Health Check whether the backend is running.
Data Request system data over the HTTP API.
Media File Data Access media file information.
MCP Server Connect AI assistants over the Model Context Protocol.
WebSocket
Section titled “WebSocket” Connecting & Message Format Connection URL, message envelopes and errors.
Data Request, subscribe to and receive system data.
Input Send keyboard keypresses and text.
Control Media, notifications, opening files/URLs and power.
System Files, settings, commands and exiting the app.