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macos-control-skill

Operate macOS desktop apps through survey, plan, and act workflows.

94|9|Updated Dec 8, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#accessibility#verification#macos#survey#gui
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLoaf/OpenLoaf --skill macos-control-skill
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: macos-control-skill
Source: https://github.com/OpenLoaf/OpenLoaf/tree/main/apps/server/src/ai/builtin-skills/macos-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OpenLoaf/OpenLoaf --skill macos-control-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automating direct macOS desktop control to streamline routine GUI tasks, enabling accurate, repeatable actions across native applications and reducing manual effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-phase workflow: Survey → Plan → Act+Verify, guiding safe and reliable desktop automation.
  • Tool suite: MacosSurvey, MacosObserve, MacosAct, MacosListWindows, MacosCaptureWindow to survey, execute, and verify tasks.
  • Safety and scope: desktop-only guardrails, multi-window handling, and explicit handling for sensitive apps.

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to perform a specific macOS GUI task, and it will survey the target app, plan a safe execution path, and verify the result.

Frequently Asked Questions about macos-control-skill

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate macOS desktop GUI tasks like clicking buttons and filling native window forms?▼

macOS desktop automation uses a survey-plan-act workflow to operate native apps, open software, click UI elements, and fill native window forms accurately. It surveys the target app, plans a safe path, and verifies the result.

Can I use this macOS automation skill on iOS or other non-desktop platforms?▼

macOS desktop automation is available only on OpenLoaf Desktop for macOS; non-desktop platforms return a desktop-only error. On unsupported platforms, it suggests BrowserAct or user handoff instead of executing the GUI task.

How does the AI verify GUI automation actions on a macOS desktop?▼

macOS GUI verification uses MacosObserve and MacosCaptureWindow after execution to read current screen content and confirm the action. This ensures the survey-plan-act cycle completed safely across multi-window environments.

What is the best way to read current screen content across multiple native macOS apps?▼

To read screen content across multiple apps, the automation uses MacosListWindows and MacosSurvey to observe native interfaces. This handles multi-window environments safely and extracts current GUI state for the AI.

Does macOS desktop automation work with sensitive native applications?▼

macOS desktop automation includes explicit safety guardrails and scope constraints for sensitive apps. It uses desktop-only guardrails and multi-window handling to ensure safe, repeatable actions without unintended operations.

Why does my macOS GUI automation return a desktop-only error?▼

macOS GUI automation returns a desktop-only error when triggered on non-desktop platforms. The skill requires OpenLoaf Desktop (macOS) to survey and act; otherwise, it suggests BrowserAct or user handoff.

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