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computer-use

Drive desktop interactions across macOS, Windows, and Linux without cursor focus.

Updated Jun 26, 2026
Search Tags:#cross-platform#background tasks#remote control#desktop automation#GUI interaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill computer-use-nitish-gitbit
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: computer-use
Source: https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom/tree/main/skills/computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NITISH-gitbit/hermes-custom --skill computer-use-nitish-gitbit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill resolves the issue of interacting with a user's desktop in the background, without interrupting their workflow or focusing on non-web tools.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Remote Control: Drive desktop interactions such as clicks, typing, scrolling, and dragging across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
  • Background Operations: Execute actions like typing text or scrolling without moving the cursor or keyboard focus.
  • Use Case: Imagine a scenario where you need to automate tasks like reading from or writing to an app's GUI, without disturbing the user's typing in their editor or using pixel coordinates. This skill can click on specific elements in a browser or interact with other applications, making it ideal for tasks like automated web browsing or form completion.

Quick Start

Drive the user's desktop to type "Hello, world!" in the "Address bar" of a web browser and click the "Back" button.

Frequently Asked Questions about computer-use

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate desktop GUI interactions without stealing keyboard focus?▼

You can automate desktop GUI interactions without stealing focus by using background task automation. This allows clicks, typing, and scrolling to execute without moving the cursor or interrupting your active workflow.

Can I perform remote control desktop automation across macOS, Windows, and Linux?▼

Yes, cross-platform remote control desktop automation is supported across macOS, Windows, and Linux. It drives the desktop environment via scripting to execute interactive tasks like automated web browsing or form submission.

Do I need a tool-capable model to run background desktop automation?▼

Yes, running background desktop automation requires a tool-capable model and Hermes compatibility. These prerequisites allow the scripting environment to correctly interpret and execute the interactive desktop control commands.

What is the best way to interact with a browser's GUI in the background?▼

The best way to interact with a browser's GUI in the background is through scripting that targets specific elements. This approach reads from or writes to an app's GUI using pixel coordinates without disturbing your typing in an editor.

How does background desktop automation handle typing and clicking without moving the cursor?▼

Background desktop automation handles typing and clicking by driving the desktop environment directly. This mechanism executes remote control actions like text input and scrolling without moving the physical cursor or stealing keyboard focus.

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