Agent Desktop
Enables desktop automation via the native system accessibility tree, allowing AI agents to observe and interact.
Install & Use
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This Skill addresses the challenge of AI agents being unable to directly interact with desktop graphical user interfaces. In practical development, developers often need AI agents to automate repetitive desktop operations such as clicking buttons, filling forms, and reading UI states, but traditional methods struggle to reliably identify and manipulate interface elements across different applications.
Usage is straightforward: simply invoke the agent-desktop tool via the command line, following an observe-act loop. You can then use natural language instructions to direct the AI agent to perform desktop automation tasks—for example, first obtaining a skeleton snapshot of an application's interface, then locating and clicking the target element.
It is well-suited for teams or individuals requiring automated testing, data entry, or batch processing of desktop tasks. This is particularly useful for users who already employ AI agents (like Claude or Cursor) for workflow automation and wish to extend those capabilities to desktop GUI interaction scenarios.
We recommend using this tool consistently when automating complex desktop applications (such as office software or design tools). Note that it primarily relies on the operating system's native accessibility APIs. Therefore, on macOS, you must grant Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions in advance. Support for Windows and Linux is currently planned.
Key Features
Unlike automation tools based on image recognition or coordinate clicking, it precisely identifies and manipulates UI elements via the operating system's native Accessibility Tree. This allows it to understand the semantics of controls like buttons and checkboxes, rather than performing 'blind operations' that merely simulate mouse and keyboard inputs.
Limitations
Currently supports only macOS 12+. Manual granting of Terminal Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions is required. Windows and Linux versions are still under development.
FAQ
Does agent-desktop support Windows?
Currently, it only supports macOS. Versions for Windows and Linux are under development.
How do I get a UI snapshot of a desktop application?
Use the command `agent-desktop snapshot --skeleton --app "AppName"` to obtain a skeleton snapshot.
Installation guide for AI assistants
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