Manage remote Macs over SSH with commands, screenshots, app control, and file transfers.
npx skills add https://github.com/ythx-101/remote-mac --skill remote-mac
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: remote-mac Source: https://github.com/ythx-101/remote-mac/tree/main Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ythx-101/remote-mac --skill remote-mac
Remote Mac management from Linux/VPS via SSH to run commands, capture screenshots, control applications, and transfer files.
Configure ~/.remote-mac.conf or environment variables, then run a sample command such as bash scripts/mac_exec.sh --run "sw_vers" to verify remote access.
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Remote Mac management over SSH from Linux is handled through automated scripts that execute commands, capture screenshots, and transfer files. The workflow uses a configuration file for credentials and supports SSH multiplexing for efficient connections.
Yes, taking screenshots and controlling applications on a remote Mac via SSH is supported. You can capture screen state, open or quit apps, and kill processes, all executed through the SSH script workflow from your Linux terminal.
Before executing remote SSH commands, configure your credentials in ~/.remote-mac.conf or as environment variables. Ensure ssh, scp, curl, and python3 dependencies are installed on your local Linux system to enable the automation workflow.
You transfer files to a remote Mac using scp integrated into the SSH automation scripts. Once your connection configuration is established, the workflow securely copies files between your Linux environment and the remote macOS host.
SSH multiplexing is supported within the remote Mac automation scripts to maintain persistent connections. This works alongside configurable timeouts and StrictHostKeyChecking safety options to streamline command execution and file transfers.
SSH-based remote macOS management requires network connectivity and proper credential setup. It handles commands, screenshots, and file transfers effectively, but complex GUI interactions may be limited compared to direct desktop remote control.
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