peekaboo

Name: peekaboo
Availability: InStock
Author: Aayushsoam

Automate macOS UI tasks via the Peekaboo CLI for apps, windows, and menus.

1|Updated Mar 31, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #ui #accessibility #cli #macos #screen-capture #app-control

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill peekaboo-aayushsoam

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: peekaboo
Source: https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus/tree/main/skills/peekaboo
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/aayushsoam/clawbot-plus --skill peekaboo-aayushsoam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Peekaboo solves the tedium of macOS UI automation by providing a CLI to capture UI, target elements, and drive apps/windows/menus, enabling repeatable automation and testing workflows on macOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

Core command surface for app, window, menu, and dock interactions, including see/click/type for reliable UI automation.
Visual feedback and targeted UI actions with screenshot capture, element targeting, and accessibility compatibility.
Use cases include automating routine macOS tasks (opening apps, navigating menus, filling forms), UI testing, and scriptable workflows for repetitive UI operations.

Quick Start

Install Peekaboo, grant the required permissions, and run a basic UI automation command to verify it works.

Frequently Asked Questions about peekaboo

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

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How do I automate macOS UI tasks from the command line?▼

You can automate macOS UI tasks using a CLI to capture screenshots, target UI elements, and drive apps, windows, and menus for repeatable automation workflows.

What is the best way to script repetitive macOS app interactions like opening apps and navigating menus?▼

Scripting repetitive macOS app interactions is best handled through a CLI that provides see, click, and type commands to reliably control apps, windows, menus, and docks.

Can I use a CLI to perform automated UI testing on macOS applications?▼

Yes, you can perform automated UI testing on macOS applications by using a CLI to drive accessibility-enabled interactions, target elements, and capture visual feedback.

Do I need to grant accessibility permissions to run macOS UI automation scripts?▼

Yes, you must grant the required accessibility permissions to your CLI tool before running basic UI automation commands to verify that app and window control works.

Does macOS UI automation support capturing screenshots and targeting specific elements?▼

Yes, macOS UI automation supports capturing screenshots and targeting specific UI elements by leveraging accessibility compatibility to provide visual feedback and targeted actions.