Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Server and UBOS Integration

What is MCP Server? MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides AI models with complete desktop automation capabilities on macOS. It allows AI assistants to control your mouse, type and send keyboard input, take screenshots, manage windows, and interact with UI elements.

What is the UBOS platform? UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model and Multi-Agent Systems.

What are the prerequisites for using MCP Server? To use MCP Server, you’ll need a macOS system and the Bun runtime installed. You’ll also need to grant Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions to MCP Server in System Settings.

How do I install MCP Server? You can install MCP Server using furi or by cloning the repository from GitHub and running bun install.

What permissions does MCP Server require? MCP Server requires Accessibility and Screen Recording permissions to function properly. Accessibility is needed for mouse and keyboard control, while Screen Recording is required for screenshots and screen analysis.

How do I grant permissions to MCP Server? You can grant permissions to MCP Server in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility/Screen Recording.

What tools are available in MCP Server? MCP Server provides tools for mouse control (click, move, scroll, drag), keyboard input (typing, key combinations), screen capture & analysis (screenshots, color detection, image waiting), and window management (focus, move, resize).

How can I integrate MCP Server with UBOS? UBOS provides connectors and APIs to simplify the integration with MCP Server. You can connect MCP Server to your UBOS environment and develop AI agents that leverage its functionality.

What are some use cases for MCP Server and UBOS integration? Use cases include automated report generation, intelligent customer support, automated data entry and processing, and personalized productivity assistants.

What if I encounter issues while using MCP Server? Check the troubleshooting section in the MCP Server documentation or open an issue on the GitHub repository. Provide details about your operating system, error messages, and steps to reproduce the issue.

Where can I find the MCP Server documentation? The MCP Server documentation is available on the GitHub repository.

Does UBOS support other automation tools besides MCP Server? Yes, UBOS is designed to be a flexible platform that can integrate with various AI and automation tools. While MCP Server is specifically designed for macOS automation, UBOS can connect to other platforms and APIs as needed.

Can I use MCP Server with cloud-based AI models? Yes, you can use MCP Server with cloud-based AI models. UBOS provides the necessary infrastructure to connect your on-premises MCP Server with cloud-based AI services.

Is MCP Server open source? Please refer to the MCP Server’s GitHub repository for licensing information.

What security measures should I take when using MCP Server? Ensure that you grant only the necessary permissions to MCP Server and monitor its activity to prevent unauthorized access or misuse. Follow the security best practices recommended in the MCP Server and UBOS documentation.