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computer_use

Automate repetitive desktop UI tasks on macOS and Windows.

4|1|Updated May 8, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#accessibility#macos#desktop#windows#ui-automation#computer_use
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS-Blue-temp --skill computer-use-icewhaletech
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: computer_use
Source: https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS-Blue-temp/tree/main/server/internal/skill/embedded/skills/computer_use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/ZimaOS-Blue-temp --skill computer-use-icewhaletech

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates repetitive UI tasks across desktop applications.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Focus and inspect UI: Bring a window into focus and inspect its controls or accessibility tree.
  • Interact with UI elements: Click, type, toggle, select, and scroll to automate common workflows.
  • Capture state and evidence: Take screenshots and snapshots for debugging or reporting.
  • Cross-platform support: Works on macOS and Windows with built-in safety and fallback options.

Quick Start

Focus the target window and perform a click, type, or snapshot on a UI element.

Frequently Asked Questions about computer_use

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate repetitive UI tasks across desktop applications?▼

Automate repetitive UI tasks across desktop applications by using built-in computer_use actions to focus windows, click, type, toggle, select, and scroll through common workflows with safety and fallback handling.

Does desktop UI automation work on both macOS and Windows?▼

Desktop UI automation works on both macOS and Windows, applying focus, snapshot, message, type, click, toggle, and scroll actions to interact with target windows and their controls.

Can I inspect the accessibility tree of a desktop app before clicking or typing?▼

Inspect the accessibility tree of a desktop app by bringing its window into focus and using snapshot_interactive and snapshot commands to capture UI state and controls before performing click or type actions.

How do I capture screenshots and snapshots for desktop automation debugging?▼

Capture screenshots and snapshots for debugging or reporting by applying snapshot commands during desktop GUI automation, verifying UI state and collecting evidence of the automated workflow.

What's the best way to handle focus and verification when automating desktop GUI workflows?▼

Handle focus and verification in desktop GUI workflows by bringing the target window into focus first, then applying high-level scenario actions and low-level act commands that ensure safety, verification, and fallback handling.

Are there limitations when using accessibility-based UI automation for desktop apps?▼

Accessibility-based UI automation relies on the built-in computer_use tool and target apps exposing proper controls; apps with non-standard or inaccessible UI elements may limit snapshot, click, and type actions despite fallback options.

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