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Automate native desktop application interactions via accessibility trees and input events.

Updated Jun 25, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#accessibility#cross-platform#gui#desktop#computer-use
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill computer-use-rheasilvia
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: computer-use
Source: https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop/tree/main/skills/autonomous-ai-agents/computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Rheasilvia/hermes-desktop --skill computer-use-rheasilvia

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of automating native desktop applications without disrupting the user's workflow, preventing cursor hijacking, focus stealing, or virtual desktop switching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background Automation: Perform clicks, typing, and scrolling in native apps while the user continues working in other windows.
  • Cross-Platform Control: Unified interface for macOS, Windows, and Linux using accessibility frameworks.
  • Use Case: Automate data entry into a native CRM or legacy desktop application while simultaneously monitoring a browser window for updates, all without interrupting your active typing.

Quick Start

Use the computer use skill to capture the current state of the Chrome browser and click the sign in button by its element index.

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 apps in the background without hijacking my cursor?▼

Background GUI automation synthesizes input events and reads accessibility trees to control native desktop apps without stealing focus or hijacking your cursor. This approach allows you to continue typing in other windows while automated tasks run seamlessly.

Does cross-platform GUI automation work across macOS, Windows, and Linux?▼

Cross-platform GUI automation works across macOS, Windows, and Linux using a unified interface. It relies on native accessibility frameworks to perform element-based interactions like clicking and typing consistently across all three operating systems.

Can I use accessibility trees to click elements in a native application?▼

You can use accessibility trees to identify and click elements in a native application by targeting their specific element index. This method enables structured, non-intrusive desktop control for tasks like clicking a sign-in button in a browser.

What is the best way to verify visual changes during automated desktop control?▼

Screenshot capture is the best way to verify visual changes during automated desktop control. By capturing the current state of the application window after synthesizing input events, you can confirm that the expected UI updates occurred.

How do you handle foreground-only UI elements during background automation?▼

Structured escalation protocols handle foreground-only UI elements during background automation. When standard background interaction fails, the system escalates to manage elements that require active window focus, ensuring reliable execution.

Why does background desktop automation prevent virtual desktop switching?▼

Background desktop automation prevents virtual desktop switching by synthesizing input events directly to the target application without activating its window. This non-intrusive method ensures the user's active workspace and workflow remain completely undisturbed.

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