What is Peekaboo used for?

Peekaboo is a macOS CLI tool that allows for total control over the user interface, enabling users to programmatically interact with apps, windows, and system menus.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, Peekaboo is specifically designed for macOS (Darwin) as it relies on macOS-specific APIs for Accessibility and Screen Recording.

What system permissions are required?

You must grant 'Screen Recording' and 'Accessibility' permissions to the terminal or host application running Peekaboo for it to function correctly.

Can I use Peekaboo for automated testing?

Yes, Peekaboo is ideal for E2E testing of macOS applications, allowing you to click buttons, type text, and verify UI states using JSON-supported snapshot data.

Peekaboo macOS Automation

Name: Peekaboo macOS Automation
Author: drshailesh88

bydrshailesh88

Productivity & Workflow

Automates macOS user interface interactions, screen captures, and application management using the Peekaboo CLI.

About

Peekaboo is a comprehensive macOS UI automation skill that allows Claude to interact directly with the operating system's interface. It provides a robust set of tools for capturing screenshots, identifying UI elements, simulating mouse and keyboard input, and managing system windows or menus. By leveraging vision-aided snapshots and a specialized CLI, it enables complex workflows such as automated software testing, repetitive task automation, and deep system-level integration that goes beyond standard shell commands.

Key Features

Full UI element inspection and targeting via vision-aided snapshots
System-level interaction with menus, the Dock, and system dialogs
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Simulation of human-like mouse interactions including clicks, drags, and scrolls
Comprehensive keyboard control with hotkey support and text typing
Advanced application and window management including resizing and focus control

Use Cases

Creating automated workflows for repetitive system tasks and data entry
Automated end-to-end testing of macOS desktop applications
Generating annotated screenshots and UI documentation for developer guides

About

Key Features

Full UI element inspection and targeting via vision-aided snapshots
System-level interaction with menus, the Dock, and system dialogs
0 GitHub stars
Simulation of human-like mouse interactions including clicks, drags, and scrolls
Comprehensive keyboard control with hotkey support and text typing
Advanced application and window management including resizing and focus control

Use Cases

Creating automated workflows for repetitive system tasks and data entry
Automated end-to-end testing of macOS desktop applications
Generating annotated screenshots and UI documentation for developer guides