Show HN: Drive any macOS app in the background without stealing the cursor

Cua is an open-source platform enabling AI agents to autonomously control desktops (macOS, Linux, Windows) through background automation without disrupting user workflows, with key components including a macOS driver for native app control, sandboxed environments for agent development, and benchmarking tools. For IT organizations, this represents a significant shift toward autonomous task automation and raises critical considerations around security, governance, and the need for new controls to manage AI agents operating within enterprise environments. The technology has immediate implications for RPA modernization, IT operations automation, and security posture—requiring CIOs to establish policies for agent sandboxing, audit trails, and access controls before widespread adoption.

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Show HN: Drive any macOS app in the background without stealing the cursor
Cua is an open-source platform enabling AI agents to autonomously control desktops (macOS, Linux, Windows) through background automation without disrupting user workflows, with key components including a macOS driver for native app control, sandboxed environments for agent development, and benchmarking tools. For IT organizations, this represents a significant shift toward autonomous task automation and raises critical considerations around security, governance, and the need for new controls to manage AI agents operating within enterprise environments. The technology has immediate implications for RPA modernization, IT operations automation, and security posture—requiring CIOs to establish policies for agent sandboxing, audit trails, and access controls before widespread adoption.