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macos-computer-use

Drive macOS desktop GUI automation with screenshot capture and element-index targeting.

Updated May 16, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#computer use#desktop control#gui automation#accessibility tree#automation safety
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jaredcroxton/hermes-mirror --skill macos-computer-use-jaredcroxton
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-computer-use
Source: https://github.com/jaredcroxton/hermes-mirror/tree/main/agents/skills/apple/macos-computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jaredcroxton/hermes-mirror --skill macos-computer-use-jaredcroxton

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

macos-computer-use enables reliable GUI automation on a user’s Mac without stealing focus, moving the cursor, or disrupting their current workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Background desktop control: Captures the screen and performs mouse/keyboard interactions while keeping the user’s active typing and Space unaffected.
  • Element-index targeting: Clicks, drags, scrolls, and types using Accessibility-tree element indices for high reliability across models.
  • Capture-driven verification: Supports re-capturing after state-changing actions to confirm what changed.

Quick Start

Tell your AI to run a capture on Safari first, then click the desired element by its index to carry out your task in the background.

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 GUI tasks without disrupting my active workflow?▼

macOS background GUI automation drives native apps like Safari using screenshot capture and accessibility-tree element indices, allowing interactions while you continue typing without cursor theft or focus stealing.

How does element-index targeting work for background desktop control on macOS?▼

Element-index targeting in macOS desktop control clicks, drags, scrolls, and types by referencing accessibility-tree element indices, delivering high reliability across models for native app automation workflows without moving the cursor.

Can I automate Safari browsing in the background while continuing to type?▼

Yes, background desktop control captures the screen and performs mouse or keyboard interactions in Safari while keeping your active typing and Space unaffected, using accessibility-tree indices for reliable element targeting.

What safety rules apply to macOS GUI automation involving accessibility trees?▼

macOS GUI automation safety rules avoid handling secrets, bypass permission prompts, and prevent prompt injection from UI content, ensuring background desktop control operates securely without exposing sensitive data.

How do I verify state changes after performing GUI automation actions on macOS?▼

Capture-driven verification re-captures the screen after state-changing actions to confirm what changed during macOS GUI automation, ensuring element-index targeting produced the expected native app interaction result.

Do I need specific capture modes for reliable macOS background desktop automation?▼

Yes, macOS background desktop automation requires capture modes such as som, vision, or ax to drive the GUI, supporting index-based actions with optional capture-after verification for reliable native app workflows.

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