# mac-cua

> Use this tool when you need to automate interactions with desktop applications on macOS without disrupting the user experience. The mac-cua tool enables AI agents to control apps in the background, solving problems such as automating repetitive tasks and integrating with other systems. It accepts commands as input and outputs the results of automated interactions, making it ideal for use cases that require seamless background automation.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/hyprcat-mac-cua  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hyprcat-mac-cua

## Description

An open-source MCP server for macOS that lets AI control desktop apps in the background without moving the cursor or stealing focus.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.00
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/ygzp8hg7os)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/hyprcat/mac-cua>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "hyprcat-mac-cua"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hyprcat-mac-cua` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/hyprcat-mac-cua/pull`

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