// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MACOS SIMULATOR MCP SERVER TOOLS

28 tools from the macOS Simulator MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 28 MACOS SIMULATOR MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 17 tools

Read diagnostic Run a comprehensive system health check and get detailed diagnostic information about the MCP server. This ... Read check_for_errors Intelligent visual error detection system that scans the screen for common error patterns including red not... Read compare_screenshots Compare two previously saved screenshots to identify differences, changes, or similarities between screen s... Read describe_screenshot Capture and comprehensively analyze a screenshot with AI-powered insights. Combines screen capture with OCR... Read extract_text Extract and read text from the screen or specific regions using advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR... Read extract_text_from_screenshot Extract text content from a previously saved screenshot file using advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognit... Read find_text Locate specific text on the screen using OCR and return precise coordinates for clicking or interaction. Se... Read find_ui_elements Capture a screenshot and intelligently detect and analyze UI elements including buttons, text fields, links... Read find_window Search for and locate a specific window using partial title matching, returning detailed window information... Read get_active_window Retrieve detailed information about the currently focused/active window including its title, position, dime... Read get_screen_info Retrieve essential screen dimension information including total width and height in pixels. Critical for co... Read get_window_info Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific window using partial title matching, including precise ... Read list_recent_screenshots List recently captured and saved screenshots with metadata including timestamps, file sizes, and basic info... Read list_screenshots List all screenshots saved in the temporary folder Read list_windows Enumerate all currently open windows across all applications with detailed information including window tit... Read screenshot Capture a high-quality screenshot of the entire screen or a specific rectangular region. Essential for visu... Read view_screenshot View/display a specific screenshot from the temporary folder

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive cleanup_screenshots Clean up old screenshots from temporary folder

EXECUTE 10 tools

Execute wait Pause execution for a specified duration in milliseconds to allow time for UI updates, animations, network ... Execute wait_for_element Wait for specific text or UI element to appear on screen before continuing. Essential for handling dynamic ... Execute focus_window Bring a specific window to the foreground and make it the active/focused window using partial title matchin... Execute hover Hover the mouse over specific coordinates for a duration. Useful for triggering tooltips, dropdown menus, o... Execute click Perform mouse clicks at precise screen coordinates with support for left, right, or middle mouse buttons. E... Execute key_press Execute keyboard shortcuts and special key combinations essential for system navigation and application con... Execute mouse_move Move the mouse cursor to precise screen coordinates without clicking. Useful for hover actions, preparing f... Execute right_click Right-click at specific coordinates to open context menus. Equivalent to click with button= Execute scroll Scroll in any direction within the current window or a specific region. Essential for navigating long docum... Execute type_text Simulate keyboard typing to input text into the currently focused application or text field. Supports all s...

// FAQ

How many tools does the macOS Simulator MCP Server MCP server have? +

The macOS Simulator MCP Server MCP server exposes 28 tools across 3 categories: Read, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on macOS Simulator MCP Server tools? +

Route the macOS Simulator MCP Server 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 macOS Simulator MCP Server tools fall into? +

macOS Simulator MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (17), Destructive (1), Execute (10). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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