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macos-computer-use

Control macOS desktop applications via visual elements and accessibility trees.

9|Updated Jul 1, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#accessibility#macos#gui#desktop#computer-use
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Cyapstaye/Adame_ver.open --skill macos-computer-use-cyapstaye
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-computer-use
Source: https://github.com/Cyapstaye/Adame_ver.open/tree/main/skills/apple/macos-computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Cyapstaye/Adame_ver.open --skill macos-computer-use-cyapstaye

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of automating native macOS applications that lack APIs, allowing an AI agent to interact with any GUI element without interrupting the user's current workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background Automation: Perform clicks, typing, and navigation in specific apps without stealing focus or moving the user's cursor.
  • Visual & Accessibility Awareness: Uses screen capture and accessibility trees to identify and interact with UI elements by index.
  • Use Case: You can instruct the agent to open Safari, navigate to a specific website, and perform a search while you continue working in a separate Space on your desktop.

Quick Start

Use the macos-computer-use skill to capture the current state of the Safari application and click the search bar element.

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 applications without interrupting my current workflow?▼

Background GUI automation allows you to drive macOS applications without stealing focus or moving your cursor. This skill controls desktop apps visually and through accessibility trees, enabling clicks and typing in a separate Space while you continue working.

What permissions are needed to control macOS apps in the background?▼

macOS background control requires granting accessibility and screen recording permissions to the necessary driver utility. These system permissions allow the agent to capture screen state and navigate the accessibility tree to interact with UI elements.

How does AI identify and interact with GUI elements on a Mac desktop?▼

AI identifies GUI elements on macOS using screen capture combined with accessibility tree navigation. It locates specific UI elements by their index, allowing precise background automation like clicking search bars or typing text without moving the physical cursor.

Can I automate native Mac apps that lack a command line API?▼

Yes, you can automate native Mac applications lacking APIs by using visual element identification and accessibility tree navigation. This allows an AI agent to interact with any GUI element directly, performing complex tasks like web searches in Safari.

Is background desktop automation possible across different macOS Spaces?▼

Background desktop automation supports window management across different macOS Spaces. You can instruct an agent to open Safari, navigate to a website, and perform actions in one Space while you continue working uninterrupted in another.

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