modbender Claude Code Control
Control Claude Code programmatically through visible Terminal.app windows on macOS.
How It Works
Uses AppleScript to:
- Open Terminal.app and launch
claude codein a project directory - Type commands via System Events keystrokes
- Capture screenshots of just the Terminal window (not full screen)
- Record full sessions with timestamped logs
Requirements
- macOS
- Node.js 18+
- Claude Code installed and authenticated
- Accessibility permissions for Terminal.app + Script Editor (System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility)
Usage
const cc = require('./index');
// Launch Claude Code visibly
const session = await cc.launch('/path/to/project');
// Send a command (types it + presses Enter)
const result = await cc.send(session, 'write tests for app.py', 30);
// result.screenshot → path to Terminal window screenshot
// Save session recording
await cc.saveSession(session, './recording.json');
// Close
await cc.close(session);
API
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
launch(path, opts?) |
Open Terminal + start Claude Code. Returns session ID |
send(id, command, waitSec?) |
Type command, wait, screenshot. Returns {screenshot, duration_ms} |
verifyScreen(id, desc) |
Take a verification screenshot |
approveSecurity(id) |
Handle "trust this folder" prompt |
handleLogin(id) |
Send /login command |
saveSession(id, path) |
Save session log to JSON |
close(id) / closeAll() |
Exit Claude Code gracefully |
takeScreenshot(path?) |
Capture Terminal window |
focusTerminal() |
Bring Terminal to front |
Pro Features (Coming Soon)
- 🎬 Video recording of sessions
- 🤖 Multi-agent / multi-terminal orchestration
- 📊 Session analytics
- 🔄 Session replay
- 🌐 Remote control via SSH