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Developer creates tool for Claude to reliably control Mac with self-correction

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A developer has created a new tool called mcp-osascript that allows Claude to reliably control a Mac by breaking down complex commands into 12 specific, function-based tools. This approach prevents Claude from generating error-prone AppleScript directly, instead having the server translate its function calls into the correct scripts. The system also incorporates a self-correction mechanism where Claude is provided with available menu options if it makes a mistake, enabling it to fix its own errors. AI

IMPACT Enables more reliable and sophisticated AI-driven automation on personal computers.

RANK_REASON Developer created a new tool to integrate an LLM with a desktop OS.

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Developer creates tool for Claude to reliably control Mac with self-correction

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Daniil ·

    I Gave Claude 12 Hands to Control My Mac (and Taught It to Fix Its Own Mistakes)

    <p>I keep wanting Claude to do dumb simple things on my Mac. Close a tab. Move a window. Copy something from<br /><br /> Safari. And every time it's the same dance — Claude writes some AppleScript, I copy it, open Terminal, paste <br /> it, it errors out because Claude hallucinat…

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