macos

Purpose

This skill enables OpenClaw to provide macOS system overviews and orchestrate tasks like file management, process control, and app interactions, leveraging macOS-specific APIs and CLI tools for efficient automation.

When to Use

Use this skill for macOS-exclusive tasks, such as managing user permissions, monitoring system resources, automating app launches, or integrating with Apple ecosystem tools. Apply it when the agent needs to handle Apple-specific environments, like scripting for macOS-only workflows or troubleshooting hardware interactions.

Key Capabilities

• Access macOS CLI commands for file operations, e.g., listing directories with permissions.
• Orchestrate system processes using launchctl for service management.
• Interact with Apple APIs, like Foundation framework for file I/O.
• Monitor system metrics via sysctl or top, and handle app-specific events using AppleScript.
• Manage configurations in plist XML format for system preferences or app settings.

Usage Patterns

Invoke this skill by specifying the "macos" ID in OpenClaw queries, e.g., prefix with "use skill: macos" for context. Always check for macOS version compatibility using sw_vers before executing commands. For orchestration, chain tasks like file checks followed by process starts. Use environment variables for sensitive data, e.g., set $APPLE_API_KEY for authenticated API calls. Structure requests as JSON payloads with fields like {"action": "run_command", "command": "ls -l"}.