Background Computer Use FAQs

Question 1

What is Background Computer Use?

Accepted Answer

Background Computer Use is an MCP server and skill library designed to automate macOS applications in the background. It enables LLM clients to interact with apps (click, type, scroll) without bringing them to the front or moving your cursor.

Question 2

How does it automate apps without stealing focus?

Accepted Answer

It leverages macOS Accessibility, CGEvent, and CGWindowList APIs, prioritizing AX primitives. By default, it refuses focus-stealing actions, ensuring your current workflow remains undisturbed while automation runs in the background.

Question 3

Which LLM clients are compatible with Background Computer Use?

Accepted Answer

It supports any MCP-capable LLM client via its stdio MCP server. This includes popular clients like Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Codex CLI, Goose, Continue, and Zed, among others.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the 'ghost cursor'?

Accepted Answer

The 'ghost cursor' provides visual feedback during automation. It's a translucent, animated cursor that shows where the LLM agent is clicking, allowing you to follow along without losing focus of your actual cursor.

Question 5

Can multiple LLM agents use Background Computer Use simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Yes, multiple agents can take turns. The system uses a cross-process lease to serialize mutating actions (like clicks or typing), ensuring agents don't interfere with each other. Read-only actions (like getting app state) can be performed concurrently.

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