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Screenhand logo
Screenhand
★ 15
vs
Peekaboo logo
Peekaboo
★ 5.4k

Screenhand vs Peekaboo

Screenhand: ScreenHand is an open-source MCP server providing native desktop control for AI agents on macOS and Windows. It integrates Accessibility APIs, UI Automation, OCR, and Chrome DevTools Protocol to enable fast, robust interaction with applications and browsers, including multi-agent coordination and background job processing.; Peekaboo: Peekaboo is a macOS native CLI and menu-bar application designed for screen capture, accessibility inspection, and UI automation. It allows users to programmatically observe the screen, interact with UI elements, and automate multi-step workflows, either directly via CLI or through an agent and MCP clients.

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TL;DR

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ScreenhandVision / Multimodal · ★ 15

AI-driven debugging and inspection of desktop application UIs.

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Peekaboo logo
PeekabooVision / Multimodal · ★ 5.4k

Automating repetitive tasks within macOS applications

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
Screenhand logoScreenhand
Peekaboo logoPeekaboo
Category
Vision / Multimodal
Vision / Multimodal
Stars
★ 15
★ 5.4k
License
AGPL-3.0
MIT
Install Command
git clone https://github.com/manushi4/screenhand.git && cd screenhand && npm install && npm run build:native
brew install steipete/tap/peekaboo
Updated
6mo ago
2d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Website
↗ Visit
↗ Visit
GitHub
↗ GitHub
↗ GitHub
Tags
Desktop Automation, AI Integration, UI Automation
macOS Automation, UI Automation, Screen Capture
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Features

Screenhand logoScreenhand
01Native UI control for macOS and Windows via Accessibility/UI Automation.
02Background Chrome browser control via DevTools Protocol.
03Extensive toolkit (82 tools) for cross-app automation and data extraction.
04Multi-agent coordination with session leases and stall detection.
05Persistent learning memory and background job processing daemon.
Peekaboo logoPeekaboo
01Native macOS UI automation (click, type, press, scroll)
02Screen capture and accessibility inspection for structured UI maps
03Agent-driven natural language workflows for multi-step tasks
04Integration with various MCP clients (Codex, Claude Code, Cursor)
05Command-line interface (CLI) and menu-bar application for direct use
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Use Cases

Screenhand logoScreenhand
↳AI-driven debugging and inspection of desktop application UIs.
↳Automating browser tasks like form filling, data scraping, and JavaScript execution via Chrome CDP.
↳Creating cross-application workflows by chaining actions across different desktop apps.
↳Coordinating multiple AI agents to control different application windows simultaneously without conflicts.
↳Processing multi-step automation jobs continuously in the background using a worker daemon.
Peekaboo logoPeekaboo
↳Automating repetitive tasks within macOS applications
↳Inspecting and interacting with UI elements for scripting
↳Building intelligent agents that 'see' the screen and perform actions
↳Programmatically controlling macOS system elements (apps, windows, menus)
↳Extending LLM-based clients with macOS UI interaction capabilities
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Best For

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Peekaboo logoPeekaboo
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FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between Screenhand and Peekaboo?
Both Screenhand and Peekaboo are in the Vision / Multimodal category. Screenhand has 15 stars, while Peekaboo has 5.4k stars.
Which is better, Screenhand or Peekaboo?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose Screenhand if AI-driven debugging and inspection of desktop application UIs., and Peekaboo if Automating repetitive tasks within macOS applications.
Is Screenhand free or open source?
Yes, Screenhand is open source on GitHub (AGPL-3.0).
Is Peekaboo free or open source?
Yes, Peekaboo is open source on GitHub (MIT).
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