// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MAC USE TOOLS

17 tools from the Mac Use MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 17 MAC USE TOOLS

READ 8 tools

Read check_permissions Check whether macOS Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions are granted. Returns status for each per... Read clipboard_read Read the current contents of the macOS clipboard as plain text. Read focus_window Activate an application and optionally raise a specific window by title. App name supports fuzzy matching. Read get_cursor_position Get the current mouse cursor position in screen coordinates. Read get_screen_info Retrieve display configuration: number of displays, per-display resolution, origin, and scale factor. Read get_ui_elements Query visible UI elements of an application via macOS Accessibility API. Read list_windows List visible windows with their app name, title, ID, position, size, and minimized state. Optionally filter... Read screenshot Capture a screenshot of the macOS screen. Supports full screen, a rectangular region, or a specific window ...

WRITE 7 tools

Write click Click at the specified screen coordinates. Supports left/right/middle button, single/double/triple click, a... Write click_menu Click a menu bar item in an application. Specify the menu path as Write clipboard_write Write text to the macOS clipboard. Write move_mouse Move the mouse cursor to the specified screen coordinates without clicking. ${SILENT_HINT} Write open_application Launch an application by name or bundle identifier. App name supports fuzzy matching (e.g. Write press_key Simulate a key press with optional modifiers. Accepts a key combo string like Write scroll Scroll at the specified screen coordinates in the given direction. ${SILENT_HINT}

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive type_text Type text at the current cursor position using clipboard paste. Supports full Unicode including CJK charact...

EXECUTE 1 tools

Execute wait Pause execution for a specified duration. Useful for waiting between UI operations.

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Mac Use through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y mac-use-mcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the Mac Use MCP server have? +

The Mac Use MCP server exposes 17 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Mac Use tools? +

Route the Mac Use server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Mac Use tools fall into? +

Mac Use tools are categorised as Read (8), Write (7), Destructive (1), Execute (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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