Automate macOS UI inspection and interaction via the Peekaboo CLI.
npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill peekaboo-kcns008
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: peekaboo Source: https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw/tree/main/skills/peekaboo Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill peekaboo-kcns008
Peekaboo removes the friction of manually inspecting and controlling macOS apps by turning screenshots, element targeting, and input automation into repeatable CLI workflows.
Use the peekaboo skill to inspect the current screen, identify the correct target, and perform the requested click and typing steps.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
Automating macOS UI interactions from the command line involves using a tool like the Peekaboo CLI to capture screens, identify UI elements, and simulate inputs like clicks and typing. It requires granting Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions to operate deterministically.
Snapshot-based targeting is a desktop automation technique that captures the current screen state to identify and locate UI elements before interacting. This ensures deterministic execution by anchoring input simulation to precise screen coordinates rather than fragile accessibility trees.
Yes, you can manage macOS windows and menus using CLI automation by executing commands to launch, quit, focus, and resize applications. You can also navigate menus, interact with the Dock, and handle dialogs within your scripted desktop workflows.
Yes, macOS screen capture and input automation require explicit Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions granted to the executing CLI tool. These security permissions allow the software to inspect interface elements and simulate user inputs like keystrokes and mouse clicks reliably.
macOS UI automation scripts often fail to find the correct button due to dynamic loading or changing screen states. Using a tool that supports JSON output and snapshot-based targeting helps identify the correct element visually before attempting the click.
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