How do I connect Mac Cua MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add mac-cua -- uv run --directory /path/to/mac-cua python main.py` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is Mac Cua MCP Server free?

The listed licence is Apache-2.0. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Mac Cua MCP Server do?

Mac Cua MCP Server documents 9 tools to the agent, including click, drag, get_app_state. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

Mac Cua

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by hyprcat

High-performance MCP server for macOS desktop automation via accessibility APIs and screenshots

Install

$claude mcp add mac-cua -- uv run --directory /path/to/mac-cua python main.py

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9 of 9 tools

Documented tools (9)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

click

Click by element index or pixel coordinates. Supports double-click, right-click. All clicks are background-targeted.

drag

Drag between two pixel coordinates

get_app_state

Capture a window's accessibility tree + screenshot.Called each turn before interaction.

list_apps

List running and recently-used apps with bundle IDs and usage stats

perform_secondary_action

Invoke non-primary AX actions (expand, collapse, zoom, raise)

press_key

Send key combos inxdotool syntax (super+c, Return, Tab) to a specific process

scroll

Scroll a specific element by direction and page count

set_value

Directly set an accessibility element's value— no focus or typing needed

type_text

Type literal text via background keyboard input— keys go to the target process, not your focused app

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Questions about Mac Cua MCP Server

How do I connect Mac Cua MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add mac-cua -- uv run --directory /path/to/mac-cua python main.py` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is Mac Cua MCP Server free?: The listed licence is Apache-2.0. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Mac Cua MCP Server do?: Mac Cua MCP Server documents 9 tools to the agent, including click, drag, get_app_state. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.