macos-computer-use

Background control automates macOS desktop interactions without hijacking your cursor, keyboard focus, or Space switching. It uses a tool-capable model to perform non-intrusive screen captures, mouse clicks, keyboard input, and scrolling.

Yes, screen capture supports numbered overlays or AX tree indexing for precise targeting of interactable elements. This allows AI agents to accurately identify and interact with specific desktop UI components during automation.

Background GUI automation is best suited for AI-assisted workflows on macOS platforms. It facilitates non-intrusive automation of screen captures, mouse clicks, keyboard input, and scrolling, ideal for automated testing or task management agents.

Activate the macos-computer-use skill to initiate a background control session on your Mac. This enables a tool-capable model to execute automated clicks, typing, scrolling, and dragging in the background.

Background control is limited to macOS platforms and relies on a tool-capable model to function. While it prevents cursor and keyboard focus hijacking, complex GUI-driven automation tasks may require precise screen capture indexing for reliable execution.

Background control prevents Space switching to ensure non-intrusive automation. By operating without taking control away from the user, the tool-capable model executes mouse clicks and keyboard input while keeping your active workflow and interface intact.