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macos-computer-use

Automate macOS desktop operations with screenshots, mouse, and keyboard actions.

Updated Jun 22, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#screenshot#desktop automation#gui automation#mouse interaction#keyboard interaction
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ashiqcodeleaf/long-Run-Agents --skill macos-computer-use-ashiqcodeleaf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-computer-use
Source: https://github.com/ashiqcodeleaf/long-Run-Agents/tree/main/skills/apple/macos-computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ashiqcodeleaf/long-Run-Agents --skill macos-computer-use-ashiqcodeleaf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires cua-driver, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates interactions with the macOS desktop in the background, allowing you to perform actions like screenshots, mouse movements, and keyboard inputs without interrupting the user's workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Silent Automation: Perform actions on the macOS desktop without the user's cursor or keyboard focus being taken away.
  • Background Execution: Execute tasks such as screenshots, mouse clicks, and keyboard strokes without user interaction.
  • App-Specific Commands: Target specific applications for automation, reducing noise and interference with other windows.
  • Use Case: Automate the process of capturing screenshots of a webpage while the user continues to work in another application.

Quick Start

Take a screenshot of the active window and capture its AX-tree index for further automation.

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-computer-use

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate macOS desktop tasks silently in the background?▼

You can automate macOS desktop tasks silently using background GUI automation to perform screenshots, mouse clicks, and keyboard strokes without disrupting your active workflow or stealing cursor focus.

Do I need Accessibility permissions for macOS GUI automation?▼

Yes, macOS GUI automation requires granting Accessibility permissions and installing the cua-driver to allow scripts to control mouse and keyboard interactions in the background.

Can I target a specific application for mouse and keyboard automation?▼

Yes, you can target specific applications for mouse and keyboard automation, which reduces noise and interference with other windows during silent background execution.

How do I capture an AX-tree index for macOS desktop automation?▼

You capture an AX-tree index by taking a screenshot of the active window, providing the structural accessibility data needed to guide subsequent mouse and keyboard actions.

What are the limitations of silent background desktop automation on macOS?▼

Silent background desktop automation on macOS is limited to environments with proper Accessibility permissions and the cua-driver, and may face constraints with applications that restrict programmatic access.

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