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.