# NVIDIA may automatically enable AI agents control server in NVIDIA App

Digest AI · Agents & Tools · published 2026-10-16T07:22:00Z

Canonical: https://digestai.news/story/nvidia-may-automatically-enable-ai-agents-control-server-in-nvidia-app

## Summary

NVIDIA’s latest NVIDIA App version 11.0.9.565 adds a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that lets compatible AI assistants such as Hermes, OpenClaw and Perplexity control app functions. The release notes mention MCP support, but the setting “Allow AI agents to control NVIDIA App” appears turned on by default after the update, according to the author and other users.

The server runs locally on 127.0.0.1 using port 13508 and can detect installed games, launch them, apply recommended graphics settings, enable ShadowPlay, capture screenshots, manage performance overlays, retrieve driver info and adjust some laptop power settings. While the server itself does not connect to external AI services, agents that rely on cloud models like OpenAI could potentially send retrieved data outward. Users without such agents have little reason to keep the server active. The feature can be disabled in NVIDIA App → Settings → Features → Connect Agents & Apps by switching the toggle from green to gray, which stops the persistent MCP server.

## Key points

- NVIDIA App 11.0.9.565 adds a local Model Context Protocol server for AI assistants
- The “Allow AI agents to control NVIDIA App” toggle is enabled by default after the update
- Users can disable the server in Settings → Features → Connect Agents & Apps, switching the toggle off

## Why it matters

Automatic activation of an AI‑control server raises privacy and resource‑use concerns for gamers and could expose system data to external agents, prompting users to manage the setting manually.

## Sources

1. [NVIDIA now automatically enables AI server in NVIDIA App, here’s how to disable it](https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-now-automatically-enables-ai-server-in-nvidia-app-heres-how-to-disable-it) (videocardz.com, 2026-10-16)

## Cite

Digest AI, "NVIDIA may automatically enable AI agents control server in NVIDIA App", 16 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/nvidia-may-automatically-enable-ai-agents-control-server-in-nvidia-app

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