Does Steve support keyboard shortcuts?

Yes, Steve can simulate complex keyboard interactions, such as 'cmd+shift+p', alongside standard text typing and mouse clicks.

How does Steve identify UI elements on Mac?

Steve identifies elements by searching for specific text, titles, descriptions, or roles (like AXRow or AXButton) within targeted application windows.

What permissions does Steve require?

The terminal or environment running the steve CLI must be granted Accessibility permissions in the macOS System Settings to interact with other apps.

Can I use Steve for automated software testing?

Yes, Steve is ideal for UI smoke testing, allowing you to verify that interface elements are present and functional through scriptable commands.

What is the Steve skill for Claude Code?

Steve is a skill that enables Claude to interact with and automate macOS applications through the steve CLI, utilizing the system's Accessibility APIs for precise control.

Steve macOS Automation

Name: Steve macOS Automation
Author: mikker

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates macOS applications and user interfaces using Accessibility APIs for deterministic scripting and UI testing.

Steve is a specialized Claude Code skill that leverages the steve CLI to programmatically control macOS apps, windows, and menus through the system's Accessibility API. It allows Claude to perform complex UI interactions—such as clicking buttons, typing text, and navigating menus—with high reliability and JSON-formatted responses. This skill is particularly useful for developers needing to automate repetitive desktop tasks, conduct UI smoke tests, or script interactions with legacy applications that lack native APIs or developer-friendly interfaces.

Key Features

01Text-based element discovery with support for AXValue and AXDescription

02Context-aware window and app targeting using titles, bundle IDs, or PIDs

03Structured JSON output for integration with scripts and automation workflows

04Deterministic macOS UI automation via Accessibility APIs

05154 GitHub stars

06Comprehensive interaction commands including click, type, and menu navigation

Use Cases

01Workflow automation across multiple Mac windows and system settings

02Scripting repetitive tasks in apps without native API support

03Automated UI smoke testing for macOS desktop applications

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mikker/steve steve

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT