# Set up Mac permissions for computer use

> Computer use needs two macOS permissions: Accessibility (to click and type) and Screen Recording (to read the screen).

canonical: https://agentsky.dev/help/computer-use-permissions
source: https://agentsky.dev/help/computer-use-permissions.md
updated: 2026-10-21

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**Computer use needs two macOS permissions: Accessibility (to click and type) and Screen Recording (to read the screen).**

The easiest way is to click "Allow AgentSky" on the first launch — this sheet covers both permissions and walks you through each step.

To grant them manually:

1. Open System Settings › Privacy & Security › Accessibility. Click the + button and add AgentSky.
2. Open System Settings › Privacy & Security › Screen Recording. Add AgentSky the same way.
3. Restart AgentSky if prompted.

Where: macOS System Settings › Privacy & Security.

Good to know: if either permission is missing, computer use will not start and an error message will tell you which permission to add. See [What is computer use?](https://agentsky.dev/help/computer-use-overview) for a general introduction.