Is io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp safe to use?

io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.

How do I install io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp?

io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.

What can io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp do?

io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp provides 15 tools: screenshot, get_screen_info, get_cursor_position, click, move_mouse and 10 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.

What AI clients work with io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp?

io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.

Is io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp actively maintained?

io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 29 days ago. It has 5 GitHub stars.

io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp

Zero-dependency macOS desktop automation for AI agents. 18 tools via MCP. macOS 13+.

5 15 tools GitHub

No known CVEs

No license

Actively maintained

Last commit 29d ago

Works with most clients

Transport: stdio

15 tools · ~494 tok

Grade A · 0.2% of 200K ctx

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Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-antbotlab-mac-use-mcp": {
      "command": "<see-readme>",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp does

This tool has full control over mouse, keyboard, and screen. Please use in a sandboxed environment to protect your privacy and avoid accidental data loss by your agents. You are responsible for any actions performed through this tool.

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Tools (15)

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~494 tokens total

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Is io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp safe to use?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.
What can io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp do?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp provides 15 tools: screenshot, get_screen_info, get_cursor_position, click, move_mouse and 10 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
Is io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 29 days ago. It has 5 GitHub stars.

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Developer Tools Productivity

Step 1

Install in your client

Config is the same across clients — only the file and path differ.

Supported in Claude Desktopstdio · Node 18+

Paste into ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-antbotlab-mac-use-mcp": {
      "command": "<see-readme>",
      "args": []
    }
  }
}

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What io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp does

This tool has full control over mouse, keyboard, and screen. Please use in a sandboxed environment to protect your privacy and avoid accidental data loss by your agents. You are responsible for any actions performed through this tool.

Test This Server

No automated test available for this server. Check the GitHub README for setup instructions.

README

mac-use-mcp

[!WARNING] This tool has full control over mouse, keyboard, and screen. Please use in a sandboxed environment to protect your privacy and avoid accidental data loss by your agents. You are responsible for any actions performed through this tool.

Zero-native-dependency macOS desktop automation via MCP.

Give AI agents eyes and hands on macOS — click, type, screenshot, and inspect any application.

Use Cases

Automated UI testing — click buttons, verify element states with get_ui_elements, validate screen content via screenshot
Desktop workflow automation — launch apps with open_application, fill forms with type_text, navigate menus via click_menu
Screenshot-based monitoring — capture screen regions periodically with screenshot for visual diffing or alerting
Accessibility inspection — query UI element trees with get_ui_elements for QA and compliance checks
AI agent computer use — give LLMs eyes and hands on macOS via screenshot, click, type_text, and more

Why mac-use-mcp?

Just works — npx mac-use-mcp and grant two macOS permissions. No node-gyp, no Xcode tools, no build step.
18 tools, one server — screenshots, clicks, keystrokes, window management, accessibility inspection, and clipboard.
macOS 13+ on Intel and Apple Silicon — no native addons, no architecture headaches.

Install

Requirements: macOS 13+ and Node.js 22+. The server communicates over stdio transport.

This package only works on macOS. It will refuse to install on other operating systems.

No build steps. No native dependencies. Just run:

npx mac-use-mcp

npx will prompt to install the package on first run. Use npx -y mac-use-mcp to skip the confirmation.

[!TIP] Model selection matters. Desktop automation involves screenshot–action loops that add up in token usage. A fast model with solid reasoning, good vision, and reliable tool calling is recommended:

Model Provider
Gemini 3 Flash Google
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Anthropic
GPT-5 mini OpenAI
MiniMax-M2.5 MiniMax
Kimi K2.5 Moonshot AI
Qwen3.5 Alibaba
GLM-4.7 Zhipu AI

Model	Provider
Gemini 3 Flash	Google
Claude Sonnet 4.6	Anthropic
GPT-5 mini	OpenAI
MiniMax-M2.5	MiniMax
Kimi K2.5	Moonshot AI
Qwen3.5	Alibaba
GLM-4.7	Zhipu AI

Permission Setup

mac-use-mcp requires two macOS permissions to function. Grant them once and you're set.

Accessibility

Required for mouse and keyboard control.

Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
Click the + button
Add your MCP client application (e.g., Claude Desktop, your terminal emulator)
Ensure the toggle is enabled

Screen Recording

Required for screenshots.

Open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen Recording
Click the + button
Add your MCP client application
Ensure the toggle is enabled
Restart the application if prompted

Verify permissions

After granting both permissions and configuring your MCP client (see next section), use the check_permissions tool to confirm everything is working:

> check_permissions
✓ Accessibility: granted
✓ Screen Recording: gr

... [View full README on GitHub](https://github.com/antbotlab/mac-use-mcp#readme)

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Why this score

Five weighted categories — click any category to see the underlying evidence.

Score breakdown

68/100across 5 weighted dimensions

How we score →

0255075100

−32

Security

Maintenance

Efficiency

Documentation

Compatibility

Categoriesclick a row to see evidence

Security

OSV.dev

No known CVEs.

No package registry to scan.

Inventory

Tools (15)

Click any tool to inspect its schema.

~494 tokens total

Community

Reviews

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Have you used this server?

Share your experience — it helps other developers decide.

How easy was setup?Did it work reliably?How was the documentation?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp safe to use?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp has no known CVEs as of the latest MCPpedia security scan. It does not require authentication, so any local process can connect — keep this in mind in shared environments.
How do I install io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp can be installed by cloning its GitHub repository and following the setup instructions in the README.
What can io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp do?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp provides 15 tools: screenshot, get_screen_info, get_cursor_position, click, move_mouse and 10 more. See the full tools list on the server page for descriptions and parameters.
What AI clients work with io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp is compatible with claude-desktop, cursor, claude-code. It uses stdio transport.
Is io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp actively maintained?: io.github.antbotlab/mac-use-mcp is actively maintained — last commit was 29 days ago. It has 5 GitHub stars.