About π Automation MCP
Automation MCP is an MCP server for macOS that lets AI models control the mouse, keyboard, screen, and windows. It runs on Bun and supports HTTP or stdio transport. Users must grant Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions before full use.
Key features
- 01Mouse clicks, movement, scrolling, dragging, and smooth paths
- 02Keyboard typing, key control, and common system shortcuts
- 03Screenshots, pixel color lookup, and image waiting
- 04Listing, focusing, moving, and resizing windows
- 05HTTP and stdio transport options
Use cases
- 01Letting an AI assistant operate graphical apps on macOS
- 02Capturing the screen and analyzing its content
- 03Waiting for an on-screen image before continuing a sequence
MCP support
The server exposes MCP tools such as mouseClick, type, screenshot, and windowControl for controlling the macOS desktop.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your clientβs MCP config file.
We havenβt collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEπ€ Automation MCP
Automation MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI models with complete desktop automation capabilities on macOS. It enables AI assistants to:
- π±οΈ Control your mouse (click, move, scroll, drag)
- β¨οΈ Type and send keyboard input (including system shortcuts)
- πΈ Take screenshots and analyze screen content
- πͺ Manage windows (focus, move, resize, minimize)
- π― Interact with UI elements through coordinates
- π¨ Analyze screen colors and highlight regions
- π Wait for images to appear on screen
π Quick start
Make sure you have furi installed, and then run the following command:
furi add ashwwwin/automation-mcp
followed by:
furi start ashwwwin/automation-mcp
and you're done! (or you can just use the furi desktop app for no cli).
π₯² Normal start (without furi)
Prerequisites
- Bun runtime - Install with:
curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
1. Clone and Install
git clone https://github.com/ashwwwin/automation-mcp.git
cd automation-mcp
bun install
2. Start the Server
# Start with HTTP transport (recommended for web apps)
bun run index.ts
# Or start with stdio transport (for command line tools)
bun run index.ts --stdio
3. Grant Permissions
On first run, macOS will ask for permissions. You must grant these for full functionality:
- Accessibility - Allows keyboard/mouse control
- Screen Recording - Enables screenshots and screen analysis
Or manually enable in: System Settings β Privacy & Security β Accessibility/Screen Recording
π οΈ Available Tools
π±οΈ Mouse Control
mouseClick- Click at coordinates with left/right/middle buttonmouseDoubleClick- Double-click at coordinatesmouseMove- Move cursor to positionmouseGetPosition- Get current cursor locationmouseScroll- Scroll in any directionmouseDrag- Drag from current position to targetmouseButtonControl- Press/release mouse buttonsmouseMovePath- Follow a smooth path with multiple points
β¨οΈ Keyboard Input
type- Type text or press key combinationskeyControl- Advanced key press/release controlsystemCommand- Common shortcuts (copy, paste, undo, save, etc.)
πΈ Screen Capture & Analysis
screenshot- Capture full screen, regions, or specific windowsscreenInfo- Get screen dimensionsscreenHighlight- Highlight screen regions visuallycolorAt- Get color of any pixelwaitForImage- Wait for images to appear (template matching)
πͺ Window Management
getWindows- List all open windowsgetActiveWindow- Get current active windowwindowControl- Focus, move, resize, minimize windows
π Security & Permissions
-
Accessibility - Required for:
- Mouse clicks and movement
- Keyboard input simulation
- Window management
-
Screen Recording - Required for:
- Taking screenshots
- Screen analysis
- Color detection
π Integration Examples
With Claude Desktop + furi
If you've already configured furi with Claude Desktop, you don't need to do anything.
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"furi": {
"command": "furi",
"args": ["connect"]
}
}
}
With Claude Desktop
Add to your MCP configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"automation": {
"command": "bun",
"args": ["run", "/path/to/automation-mcp/index.ts", "--stdio"]
}
}
}
π Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Permission Denied Errors
- Ensure Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions are granted
- Ensure Xcode Command Line Tools:
xcode-select --install
πββοΈ Support
Having issues? Check the troubleshooting section above or open an issue with:
- Your operating system and version
- Error messages
- Steps to reproduce
Comments
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An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.