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Control desktop GUIs in the background via accessibility-tree navigation.

3|1|Updated Jul 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#accessibility#agent#cross-platform#gui#desktop
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec --skill computer-use-entrovyx
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: computer-use
Source: https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec/tree/main/skills/computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EntroVyx/hermes-agent-offsec --skill computer-use-entrovyx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the limitation of traditional automation by allowing an AI to interact with native desktop applications in the background without stealing the user's cursor, keyboard focus, or interrupting their current workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background Interaction: Perform clicks, typing, and navigation in native apps (like Chrome, Finder, or custom tools) while the user continues working in other windows.
  • Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly across macOS, Windows, and Linux using a unified accessibility-based vocabulary.
  • Use Case: An operator can instruct the agent to monitor a specific dashboard in a browser or native app and perform data entry or navigation tasks while the operator performs other manual security testing in a separate terminal or editor.

Quick Start

Use the computer_use tool to capture the current state of the Chrome browser and click the element labeled as the address bar.

Frequently Asked Questions about computer-use

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate native desktop applications in the background without losing control of my mouse?▼

Automate desktop applications in the background using accessibility-tree navigation. This approach interacts with GUI elements directly, enabling an AI to perform clicks and typing without hijacking your active cursor or keyboard focus.

What is accessibility-tree based GUI automation and how does it work?▼

Accessibility-tree GUI automation navigates native application interfaces by parsing element hierarchies. Instead of relying on screen coordinates, it targets specific UI elements to execute clicks, typing, and window management across target windows.

Does cross-platform desktop automation work on macOS, Windows, and Linux?▼

Cross-platform desktop automation works seamlessly on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It utilizes a unified accessibility-based vocabulary to interact with native graphical user interfaces consistently across all three operating systems.

Can I perform data entry in a native app while continuing to work in another window?▼

Perform data entry in a native app while working in another window by using background interaction. The automation drives the target application via the accessibility tree, ensuring your primary session and current workflow remain completely uninterrupted.

How do I capture the state of a Chrome browser and click the address bar using AI automation?▼

Capture the state of a Chrome browser and click the address bar by invoking the computer_use tool. It leverages the cua-driver framework to identify and interact with the labeled address bar element directly.

What are the limitations of using accessibility-tree navigation for desktop automation?▼

Limitations of accessibility-tree navigation include reliance on properly exposed application elements. If a native desktop app does not implement standard accessibility properties, the automation may fail to locate or interact with its GUI components.

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