os-use

Q: How do I install os-use?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/zrong/skills --skill os-use` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Q: Which agent frameworks does os-use support?

os-use works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Q: Is os-use free to use?

Yes. os-use is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by zrong.

Q: Where can I read ratings and reviews for os-use?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

A comprehensive cross-platform toolkit for OS automation, screenshot capture, visual recognition, mouse/keyboard control, and window management. Supports macOS 12+ and Windows 10+.

zrong/skills|Updated Apr 8, 2026

Works with

Claude CodeCursorClineWindsurfCodex

Documentation

Installation Guide

Select your AI agent

How to use os-use on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with node --version
›Active project directory where you want to add os-use

Run the install command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/zrong/skills --skill os-use

Fetches os-use from zrong/skills and configures it for Cursor.

Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?

│

│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ────────────────

│ · Cline · Codex · Goose · Windsurf

│ ●Cursor(selected)

│ · Cursor · Aider · Continue

Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/os-use

Restart Cursor to activate os-use. Access via /os-use in your agent's command palette.

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Security Notice

We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.

Skills execute code in your environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.

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Use Cases

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

✓

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

✓

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

Feature	macOS Implementation	Windows Implementation
Screenshot	`pyautogui` + `PIL`	`pyautogui` + `PIL`
Visual Recognition	`opencv-python` + `pyautogui`	`opencv-python` + `pyautogui`
Mouse/Keyboard	`pyautogui`	`pyautogui`
Window Management	`AppleScript` (native)	`pywinauto` / `pygetwindow`
Application Control	`AppleScript` / `subprocess`	`subprocess` / `pywinauto`
Browser Automation	Chrome DevTools MCP	Chrome DevTools MCP

Library	Version	Purpose
`pyautogui`	0.9.54+	Screenshot, mouse/keyboard control
`opencv-python-headless`	4.11.0.84+	Image recognition, computer vision
`numpy`	2.4.2+	Numerical operations for OpenCV
`Pillow`	12.1.1+	Image processing
`pyperclip`	Latest	Clipboard operations
`pywinauto`	Latest	Windows window management
`pygetwindow`	Latest	Cross-platform window control

os-use

Documentation

Installation Guide

How to use os-use on Cursor

Prerequisites

Run the install command

Select Cursor when prompted

Verify installation

Security Notice

List & Monetize Your Skill

Use Cases

User Story & Requirements Generation

Competitive Analysis

Roadmap Prioritization

Install Skill

OS Use - Cross-Platform OS Automation

Platform Support Matrix

Capabilities

1. Screenshot Capture 📸

2. Visual Recognition 👁️

3. Mouse & Keyboard Control 🖱️⌨️

4. Window Management 🪟

5. Browser Automation 🌐

6. System Integration 🔧

Technical Implementation Details

Python Environment Setup

Key Libraries Reference

Platform-Specific Notes

macOS Specifics

Windows Specifics

Error Handling Patterns

Usage Examples by Scenario

Scenario 1: Automated Testing

Scenario 2: Data Entry Automation

Stakeholder Communication

Implementation Guide

Best Practices

When to Use This

Learning Path

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