Overview
What is mac-use?
mac-use is a project that allows users to control macOS natively, providing direct system control through native macOS commands and utilities.
How to use mac-use?
To use mac-use, clone the repository, set up your environment, and run the Streamlit app to interact with the macOS system.
Key features of mac-use?
- Native macOS GUI interaction without Docker
- Screen capture using native macOS commands
- Keyboard and mouse control through cliclick
- Support for multiple LLM providers (Anthropic, Bedrock, Vertex)
- Streamlit-based interface for easy interaction
- Automatic screen resolution scaling
- File system interaction and editing capabilities
Use cases of mac-use?
- Automating tasks on macOS using LLMs.
- Creating custom workflows that involve direct system control.
- Developing applications that require native macOS interactions.
FAQ from mac-use?
- Is mac-use safe to use?
While mac-use provides powerful control over your Mac, it comes with risks as it can control everything on your system. Use with caution.
- What are the prerequisites for using mac-use?
You need macOS Sonoma 15.7 or later, Python 3.12+, Homebrew, and cliclick installed.
- How do I run the demo?
Set up your environment, add your Anthropic API key in a .env file, and start the Streamlit app.