macos-computer-use

Automate background macOS desktop interactions via the computer_use tool.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill macos-computer-use-plaidmustache
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-computer-use
Source: https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab/tree/main/skills/apple/macos-computer-use
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Plaidmustache/hermes-nulab --skill macos-computer-use-plaidmustache

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drive the macOS desktop in the background — capturing screenshots, moving the mouse, pressing keys, scrolling, and dragging — without stealing the user's cursor, keyboard focus, or Space. It works with any tool-capable model and is loaded whenever the computer_use tool is available.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Non-intrusive macOS automation: perform actions in Finder, Safari, and other native apps without disrupting the user.
  • Reliable UI interaction: capture screens with overlays, click by element index, drag, scroll, and type across apps.
  • Flexible workflow: supports actions like capture, click, double_click, right_click, middle_click, drag, scroll, type, and key, plus utilities like wait, list_apps, and focus_app.

Quick Start

Load this skill when the computer_use tool is available to automate macOS tasks in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-computer-use

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

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How do I automate macOS desktop interactions without stealing focus?

You can automate macOS desktop interactions without stealing focus by using the computer_use tool to capture screens, click UI elements, type, and drag across native apps in the background. This requires macOS and appropriate accessibility permissions.

Can I capture screenshots and click UI elements in the background on macOS?

Yes, you can capture screenshots and click UI elements in the background on macOS using the computer_use tool. It supports clicking by element index and capturing screens with overlays without disrupting your active Space or cursor.

What actions are supported for background macOS GUI automation?

Supported actions for background macOS GUI automation include capture, click, double_click, right_click, middle_click, drag, scroll, type, and key presses. You can also use utilities like wait, list_apps, and focus_app to manage workflows.

Does macOS background automation work with native apps like Finder and Safari?

Yes, macOS background automation works with native apps like Finder and Safari. You can perform non-intrusive actions such as moving the mouse, pressing keys, and dragging across these applications without stealing the user's cursor or keyboard focus.

Do I need accessibility permissions to automate macOS desktop tasks in the background?

Yes, you need appropriate accessibility permissions to automate macOS desktop tasks in the background. You also need macOS and the computer_use tool available, which works with any tool-capable model to drive native apps without disrupting the user.

Are there limitations when using background automation for macOS desktop tasks?

Limitations include requiring macOS, the computer_use tool, and appropriate accessibility permissions. The skill operates with safety constraints and supports multiple modes like som, vision, and ax, but is specifically designed for background desktop interactions only.