You are Devin, an interactive command line agent from Cognition.
Your job is to use these instructions and the tools available to you to help the user. It is important that you do so earnestly and helpfully, as you are very important to the success of Cognition. Best of luck! We love you. <3
If the user asks for help, you can check your documentation by invoking the Devin skill (if available). Otherwise, this information may be helpful:
- /help: list commands
- /bug: report a bug to the Devin CLI developers
- for support, users can visit https://windsurf.com/support
When creating new configuration for this tool — including skills, rules, MCP server configs, or any project settings:
- Always use the `.devin/` directory for NEW configuration (e.g. `.devin/skills/<name>/SKILL.md`, `.devin/config.json`)
- For global (user-level) configuration, use `~/.config/devin/`
- Do NOT place new configuration in `.claude/`, `.cursor/`, or other tool-specific directories unless explicitly asked. These are only read for compatibility, not written to.
- If the `devin-for-terminal` skill is available, ALWAYS invoke it and explore for detailed documentation on configuration format and options
When reading or referencing existing skills, always use the actual source path reported by the skill tool — skills may live in `.devin/`, `.agents/`, or other directories.
# Modes
The active mode is how the user would like you to act.
- Normal (default, if not specified): Full autonomy to use all your tools freely. For example: exploring a codebase, writing or editing code, etc.
- Plan: Explore the codebase, ask the user clarifying questions, and then create a plan for what you're going to do next. Do NOT make changes until you're out of this mode and the user has approved the plan.
Adhere strictly to the constraints of the active mode to avoid frustrating the user!
# Style
## Professional Objectivity
Prioritize technical accuracy and truthfulness over validating the user's beliefs. It is best for the user if you honestly apply the same rigorous standards to all ideas and disagree when necessary, even if it may not be what the user wants to hear. Objective guidance and respectful correction are more valuable than false agreement. Whenever there is uncertainty, it's best to investigate to find the truth first rather than instinctively confirming the user's beliefs.
## Tone
- Be concise, direct, and to the point. When running commands, briefly explain what you're doing and why so the user can follow along.
- Remember that your output will be displayed in a command line interface. Your responses can use Github-flavored markdown for formatting, and will be rendered in a monospace font using the CommonMark specification.
- Output text to communicate with the user; all text you output outside of tool use is displayed to the user. Only use tools to complete tasks. Never use tools like exec or code comments as means to communicate with the user during the session.
- If you cannot or will not help the user with something, please do not say why or what it could lead to, since this comes across as preachy and annoying. Please offer helpful alternatives if possible, and otherwise keep your response to 1-2 sentences.
- Only use emojis if the user explicitly requests it. Avoid using emojis in all communication unless asked.
- If the user asks about timelines or estimated completion times for your work, do not give them concrete estimates as you are not able to accurately predict how long it will take you to achieve a task. Instead just say that you will do your best to complete the task as soon as possible.
- Avoid guessing. You should verify the real state of the world with your tools before answering the user's questions.
<example>
user: What command should I run to watch files in the current directory and rebuild?
assistant: [use the exec tool to run `ls` and list the files in the current directory, then read docs/commands in the relevant file to find out how to watch files]
assistant: npm run dev
</example>
<example>
user: what files are in the directory src/?
assistant: [runs ls and sees foo.c, bar.c, baz.c]
assistant: foo.c, bar.c, baz.c
user: which file contains the implementation of Foo?
assistant: [reads foo.c]
assistant: src/foo.c contains `struct Foo`, which implements [...]
</example>
<example>
user: can you write tests for this feature
assistant: [uses grep and glob search tools to find where similar tests are defined, uses concurrent read file tool use blocks in one tool call to read relevant files at the same time, uses edit file tool to write new tests]
</example>
## Proactiveness
You are allowed to be proactive, but only when the user asks you to do something. You should strive to strike a balance between:
1. Doing the right thing when asked, including taking actions and follow-up actions
2. Not surprising the user with actions you take without asking
For example, if the user asks you how to approach something, you should do your best to explore and answer their question first, but not jump to implementation just yet.
## Handling ambiguous requests
When a user request is unclear:
- First attempt to interpret the request using available context
- Search the codebase for related code, patterns, or documentation that clarifies intent. Also consider searching the web.
- If still uncertain after investigation, ask a focused clarifying question
## File references
When your output text references specific files or code snippets, use the `<ref_file ... />` and `<ref_snippet ... />` self-closing XML tags to create clickable citations. These tags allow the user to view the referenced code directly in the conversation.
Citation format:
- `<ref_file file="/absolute/path/to/file" />` - Reference an entire file
- `<ref_snippet file="/absolute/path/to/file" lines="start-end" />` - Reference specific lines in a file
<example>
user: Where are errors from the client handled?
assistant: Clients are marked as failed in the `connectToServer` function. <ref_snippet file="/home/ubuntu/repos/project/src/services/process.ts" lines="710-715" />
</example>
<example>
user: Can you show me the config file?
assistant: Here's the configuration file: <ref_file file="/home/ubuntu/repos/project/config.json" />
</example>
## Tool usage policy
- When webfetch returns a redirect, immediately follow it with a new request.
- When making multiple edits to the same file or related files and you already know what changes are needed, batch them together.
When a tool call produces output that is too long, the output will be truncated and the remaining content will be written to a file. You will see a `<truncation_notice>` tag containing the path to the overflow file. You are responsible for reading this file if you need the full output.
# Programming
Since you live in the user's terminal, a very common use-case you will get is writing code. Fortunately, you've been extensively trained in software engineering and are well-equipped to help them out!
## Existing Conventions
When making changes to files, first understand the codebase's code conventions. Explore dependencies, references, and related system to understand the codebase's patterns and abstractions. Mimic code style, use existing libraries and utilities, and follow existing patterns.
- NEVER assume that a given library is available, even if it is well known. Whenever you write code that uses a library or framework, first check that this codebase already uses the given library. For example, you might look at neighboring files, or check the package.json (or cargo.toml, and so on depending on the language). If you're adding a dependency prefer running the package manager command (e.g. npm add or cargo add) instead of editing the file so that you get the latest version.
- When you create a new component, first look at existing components to see how they're written; then consider framework choice, naming conventions, typing, and other conventions.
- When you edit a piece of code, first look at the code's surrounding context (especially its imports) to understand the code's choice of frameworks and libraries. Then consider how to make the given change in a way that is most idiomatic.
- Always follow security best practices. Never introduce code that exposes or logs secrets and keys. Never commit secrets or keys to the repository. Unless otherwise specified (even if the task seems silly), assume the code is for a real production task.
## Code style
- IMPORTANT: Do NOT add or remove comments unless asked! If you find that you've accidentally deleted an existing comment, be sure to put it back.
- Default to writing compact code – collapse duplicate else branches, avoid unnecessary nesting, and share abstractions.
- Follow idiomatic conventions for the language you're writing.
- Avoid excessive & verbose error handling in your code. Errors should be handled, but not every line needs to be try/catched. Think about the right error boundaries (and look at existing code for error handling style)
## Debugging
When debugging issues:
- First reproduce the problem reliably
- Trace the code path to understand the flow
- Add targeted logging or print statements to isolate the issue
- Identify the root cause before attempting fixes
- Verify the fix addresses the root cause, not just symptoms
## Workflow
You should generally prefer to implement new features or fix bugs as follows...
1. If the project has test infrastructure, write a failing test to show the bug
2. Fix the bug
3. Ensure that the test now passes
Working this way makes it easier to tell if you've actually fixed the bug, and saves you from needing to verify later.
## Git
### Creating commits
1. Run in parallel: `git status`, `git diff`, `git log` (to match commit style)
2. Draft a concise commit message focusing on "why" not "what". Check for sensitive info.
3. Stage files and commit with this format:
```
git commit -m "$(cat <<'EOF'
Commit message here.
Generated with [Devin](https://devin.ai)
Co-Authored-By: Devin <158243242+devin-ai-integration[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
EOF
)"
```
4. If pre-commit hooks modify files and the commit fails, stage the modified files and retry the commit.
### Creating pull requests
Use `gh` for all GitHub operations. Run in parallel: `git status`, `git diff`, `git log`, `git diff main...HEAD`
Review ALL commits (not just latest), then create PR:
```
gh pr create --title "title" --body "$(cat <<'EOF'
## Summary
<bullet points>
#### Test plan
<checklist>
Generated with [Devin](https://devin.ai)
EOF
)"
```
### Git rules
- NEVER update git config
- NEVER use `-i` flags (interactive mode not supported)
- DO NOT push unless explicitly asked
- DO NOT commit if no changes exist
# Task Management
You have access to the todo_write tool to help you manage and plan tasks. Use this tool VERY frequently to ensure that you are tracking your tasks and giving the user visibility into your progress.
This tool is also EXTREMELY helpful for planning tasks, and for breaking down larger complex tasks into smaller steps. If you do not use this tool when planning, you may forget to do important tasks - and that is unacceptable.
It is critical that you mark todos as completed as soon as you are done with a task. Do not batch up multiple tasks before marking them as completed.
Examples:
<example>
user: Run the build and fix any type errors
assistant: I'm going to use the todo_write tool to write the following items to the todo list:
- Run the build
- Fix any type errors
I'm now going to run the build using exec.
Looks like I found 10 type errors. I'm going to use the todo_write tool to write 10 items to the todo list.
marking the first todo as in_progress
Let me start working on the first item...
The first item has been fixed, let me mark the first todo as completed, and move on to the second item...
..
..
</example>
In the above example, the assistant completes all the tasks, including the 10 error fixes and running the build and fixing all errors.
<example>
user: Help me write a new feature that allows users to track their usage metrics and export them to various formats
assistant: I'll help you implement a usage metrics tracking and export feature. Let me first use the todo_write tool to plan this task.
Adding the following todos to the todo list:
1. Research existing metrics tracking in the codebase
2. Design the metrics collection system
3. Implement core metrics tracking functionality
4. Create export functionality for different formats
Let me start by researching the existing codebase to understand what metrics we might already be tracking and how we can build on that.
I'm going to search for any existing metrics or telemetry code in the project.
I've found some existing telemetry code. Let me mark the first todo as in_progress and start designing our metrics tracking system based on what I've learned...
[Assistant continues implementing the feature step by step, marking todos as in_progress and completed as they go]
</example>
Users may configure 'hooks', shell commands that execute in response to events like tool calls, in settings. Treat feedback from hooks, including <user-prompt-submit-hook>, as coming from the user. If you get blocked by a hook, determine if you can adjust your actions in response to the blocked message. If not, ask the user to check their hooks configuration.
## Completing Tasks
The user will primarily request you perform software engineering tasks. This includes solving bugs, adding new functionality, refactoring code, explaining code, and more. For these tasks the following steps are recommended:
- Use the todo_write tool to plan the task if required
- Use the available search tools to understand the codebase and the user's query. You are encouraged to use the search tools extensively both in parallel and sequentially.
- Before making changes, thoroughly explore the codebase to understand the architecture, patterns, and related systems. Read relevant files, trace dependencies, and understand how components interact.
- Implement the solution using all tools available to you
## Verification
Before considering a task complete, verify your work. Use judgment based on what you changed - optimize for fast iteration:
- Check for project-specific verification instructions in project rules files (`AGENTS.md`, or similar)
- Run relevant verification steps based on the scope of changes (lint, typecheck, build, tests)
- For isolated functionality, consider a temporary test file to verify behavior, then delete it
- Self-critique: review changes for edge cases and refine as needed
- If you cannot find verification commands, ask the user and suggest saving them to a project config file
## Saving learned information
If you discover useful project information (build commands, test commands, verification steps, user preferences, ...) that isn't already documented:
- If a rules file exists (`AGENTS.md`, etc.), append to it
- Otherwise, create `AGENTS.md` in the current directory with the learned information
## Error recovery
When encountering errors (failed commands, build failures, test failures):
- Keep trying different approaches to resolve the issue
- Search for similar issues in the codebase or documentation
- Only ask the user for help as a last resort after exhausting reasonable options
- Exception: Always ask the user for help with authentication issues, project configuration changes, or permission problems
## System Guidance
You may receive `<system_guidance>` messages containing hints, reminders, or contextual guidance before you take action. These notes are injected by the system to help you make better decisions. Pay attention to their content but do not acknowledge or respond to them directly—simply incorporate their guidance into your actions.
# Tool Tips
## Shell
Use your provided search tools instead of `rg`, `grep`, or `find` whenever possible.
## File-related tools
- read can read images (PNG, JPG, etc) - the contents are presented visually.
- For Jupyter notebooks (.ipynb files), use notebook_read instead of read.
- Speculatively read multiple files as a batch when potentially useful.
- Do NOT create documentation files to describe your changes or plan. Exception: persistent project info files like `AGENTS.md` are allowed.
# Safety
IMPORTANT: Assist with defensive security tasks only. Refuse to create, modify, or improve code that may be used maliciously. Do not assist with credential discovery or harvesting, including bulk crawling for SSH keys, browser cookies, or cryptocurrency wallets. Allow security analysis, detection rules, vulnerability explanations, defensive tools, and security documentation.
IMPORTANT: You must NEVER generate or guess URLs for the user unless you are confident that the URLs are for helping the user with programming. You may use URLs provided by the user in their messages or local files.
## Destructive Operations
NEVER perform irreversible destructive operations without explicit user confirmation for that specific action, even if you have permission to run the command. This includes:
- Deleting or truncating database tables, dropping schemas, bulk-deleting rows
- `rm -rf`, deleting directories, or removing files you did not just create
- Force-pushing, rewriting git history, deleting branches, checking out over uncommitted changes, or bypassing commit hooks
- Sending emails, making payments, or calling APIs with real-world side effects
If a destructive step is required, STOP and describe exactly what you are about to run and why, then wait for the user. Do not assume a previous approval extends to a new destructive operation. If you realize you have already caused data loss, say so immediately rather than attempting to hide or quietly repair it.
## Available MCP Servers (for third-party tools)
{"servers":[{"name":"playwright"}]}
IMPORTANT: You MUST call `mcp_list_tools` for a server before calling `mcp_call_tool` on it. This is required to discover the available tools and their correct input schemas. Never guess tool names or arguments — always list tools first.
Available subagent profiles for the `run_subagent` tool. Choose the most appropriate profile based on whether the task requires write access: - `subagent_explore`: Read-only subagent for codebase exploration, research, and search. Use this when you need to find code, understand architecture, trace dependencies, or answer questions about the codebase. This profile has read-only access (grep, glob, read, web_search) and cannot edit files. - `subagent_general`: General-purpose subagent with full tool access (read, write, edit, exec). Use this when the subagent needs to make code changes, run commands with side effects, or perform any task that requires write access. In the foreground it can prompt for tool approval; in the background, unapproved tools are auto-denied.
## Parallel tool calls - You have the capability to call multiple tools in a single response--when multiple independent pieces of information are requested, batch your tool calls together for optimal performance. - For example, if you need to run `git status` and `git diff`, return an array of all the arguments of the 2 read-only tool calls to run the calls in parallel. - Always run parallel tool calls extensively when doing independent actions, especially when reading files, analyzing directories, searching on the web, grepping and searching across the codebase. - Never perform dependent terminal commands or writes in parallel.
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<system_info> The following information is automatically generated context about your current environment. Current workspace directories: /Users/root1 (cwd) Platform: macos OS Version: Darwin 25.6.0 Today's date: Friday, 2026-06-19 </system_info>
<rules type="always-on"> <rule name="AGENTS" path="/Users/root1/AGENTS.md"> # Agent Preferences - If I ever paste in a YouTube link, use yt-dlp to summarize the video. - get the autogenerrated captions to do this - for testing that involves urls, start with example.com rather than about:blank - For tasks that may benefit from computer use (controlling macOS apps, windows, clicking, typing, etc.), use the background-computer-use skill to control local macOS apps through the BackgroundComputerUse API </rule> <rule name="global_rules" path="/Users/root1/.codeium/windsurf/memories/global_rules.md"> </rule> </rules>
<available_skills> The following skills can be invoked using the `skill` tool. When a built-in skill clearly matches the user's request, invoke it immediately at the start of the session. - **background-computer-use**: Launch and use the local BackgroundComputerUse macOS runtime through its self-documenting loopback API. Use when Codex needs to control local macOS apps or windows, inspect screenshots and Accessibility state, click/type/scroll/press keys, use the visible cursor, or help install/start the BackgroundComputerUse API from a skill. (source: /Users/root1/.devin/skills/background-computer-use/SKILL.md) - **devin-for-terminal**: Look up Devin CLI documentation (skills, extensibility, configuration, commands, models, troubleshooting) (source: /Users/root1/.local/share/devin/cli/_versions/2026.7.23/share/devin/docs) - **declarative-repo-setup**: Generate and verify a working environment.yaml (Devin snapshot-setup blueprint) for a repo (source: builtin:drs) </available_skills>
quit wispr flow
The user wants to "quit wispr flow". This sounds like they want to quit or close an application called "Wispr Flow". Based on the rules, for tasks that may benefit from computer use (controlling macOS apps, windows, clicking, typing, etc.), I should use the background-computer-use skill. Since this involves controlling a macOS application (quitting Wispr Flow), I should invoke the background-computer-use skill to help with this task.
I'll help you quit Wispr Flow. Let me use the background-computer-use skill to control the macOS application.
{
"command": "invoke",
"skill": "background-computer-use"
}The "background-computer-use" skill is running
<skill name="background-computer-use" status="running">
Source: /Users/root1/.devin/skills/background-computer-use/SKILL.md
Base directory: /Users/root1/.devin/skills/background-computer-use
# Background Computer Use
Use this skill to start or connect to the local macOS `BackgroundComputerUse` runtime, then rely on the runtime's own documentation endpoints instead of memorizing route schemas.
## Workflow
1. Start or discover the runtime:
```bash
bash "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/ensure-runtime.sh"
```
If `$SKILL_DIR` is not already set by the host, derive it from this skill folder path before running scripts.
2. Read the runtime manifest from:
```text
$TMPDIR/background-computer-use/runtime-manifest.json
```
Never assume a fixed port.
3. Call `GET /v1/bootstrap`.
- If `instructions.ready` is false, report the returned permission steps to the user.
- Do not continue with actions until Accessibility and Screen Recording are ready.
4. Call `GET /v1/routes`.
- Treat this as the source of truth for available routes, request fields, response fields, examples, and error codes.
- Do not assume browser routes exist; use them only when `/v1/routes` advertises them.
5. For visual tasks, request screenshots with `imageMode: "path"` and inspect the returned image files when useful.
6. For action routes, reuse `stateToken` from the state you inspected. Reuse the same `cursor.id` when the user wants one continuous visible cursor.
## Helpers
- `scripts/ensure-runtime.sh`: find, install, launch, and bootstrap the runtime.
- `scripts/install-runtime.sh`: install `BackgroundComputerUse.app` from an app zip or release URL.
- `scripts/bcu-request.py`: call runtime endpoints from the manifest base URL.
Examples:
```bash
python3 "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/bcu-request.py" GET /v1/bootstrap
python3 "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/bcu-request.py" GET /v1/routes
python3 "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/bcu-request.py" POST /v1/list_apps '{}'
```
## Local Development
When working from a source checkout instead of an installed release:
```bash
BCU_SOURCE_DIR=/path/to/background-computer-use bash "$SKILL_DIR/scripts/ensure-runtime.sh"
```
That runs the repo's `script/start.sh`, which builds, signs, installs, launches, and bootstraps the app.
## More Detail
Read `references/runtime.md` only when you need install modes, release packaging notes, or the permission/debugging checklist.
</skill>The skill is now running. I need to follow the workflow: 1. Start or discover the runtime using the ensure-runtime.sh script 2. Read the runtime manifest 3. Call GET /v1/bootstrap to check permissions 4. Call GET /v1/routes to see available routes 5. Then use the appropriate route to quit Wispr Flow Let me start by ensuring the runtime is running.
{
"command": "SKILL_DIR=\"/Users/root1/.devin/skills/background-computer-use\" && bash \"$SKILL_DIR/scripts/ensure-runtime.sh\""
}Output from command in shell 79b4c5:
BackgroundComputerUse running at http://127.0.0.1:51383
Runtime manifest: /var/folders/d9/mzhyr7lx6xbf236j5ll9v_300000gn/T/background-computer-use/runtime-manifest.json
Bootstrap:
{
"baseURL": "http://127.0.0.1:51383",
"contractVersion": "2026-04-20-window-motion-runtime",
"guide": {
"concepts": [
{
"description": "Stable window ID returned by list_windows. Most state and action routes require this exact ID.",
"name": "window"
},
{
"description": "Opaque snapshot token returned by get_window_state and action responses. Pass it back to action routes so stale-target checks can compare the action against the state you inspected.",
"name": "stateToken"
},
{
"description": "Semantic action target from get_window_state. Use {\"kind\":\"display_index\",\"value\":N} for a rendered line, {\"kind\":\"node_id\",\"value\":\"...\"} for a stable node, or {\"kind\":\"refetch_fingerprint\",\"value\":\"...\"} when node_id is unavailable. Refresh state after actions because labels, titles, and layout can change.",
"fields": [
{
"description": "How the route should resolve the target.",
"name": "kind",
"required": true,
"type": "display_index | node_id | refetch_fingerprint"
},
{
"description": "Integer for display_index; string for node_id and refetch_fingerprint.",
"name": "value",
"required": true,
"type": "integer | string"
}
],
"name": "target"
},
{
"description": "Use path for local agents, base64 for remote-only consumers, and omit only when visual verification is not needed.",
"fields": [
{
"description": "Return screenshot file paths.",
"name": "path",
"required": false,
"type": "mode"
},
{
"description": "Inline screenshot bytes as base64.",
"name": "base64",
"required": false,
"type": "mode"
},
{
"description": "Do not include screenshots.",
"name": "omit",
"required": false,
"type": "mode"
}
],
"name": "imageMode"
},
{
"description": "Optional visible cursor session for action routes. Reuse id across related calls to move the same cursor.",
"fields": [
{
"description": "Stable cursor session ID, for example agent-1.",
"name": "id",
"required": false,
"type": "string"
},
{
"description": "Short label displayed with the cursor.",
"name": "name",
"required": false,
"type": "string"
},
{
"description": "CSS-style hex color, for example #20C46B.",
"name": "color",
"required": false,
"type": "string"
}
],
"name": "CursorRequest"
}
],
"flow": [
"Call GET /v1/bootstrap first. Use baseURL from the response or runtime manifest and stop if instructions.ready is false.",
"Call GET /v1/routes for the complete route catalog, request fields, response fields, execution policy, examples, and error codes.",
"Call POST /v1/list_apps to find a target app, then POST /v1/list_windows with an app name or bundle ID.",
"Call POST /v1/get_window_state with a window ID and imageMode path or base64. Use the screenshot as visual ground truth and the projected tree for semantic targets.",
"Call one action route. Reuse stateToken when available, pass a cursor object if you want a visible agent cursor, then read state again before planning the next meaningful action."
],
"responseReading": [
"Transport errors use non-2xx HTTP status codes and the common error body: contractVersion, ok=false, error, message, requestID, and recovery.",
"Action routes can return HTTP 200 with ok=false when the request was understood but the effect was unsupported, unresolved, unverified, or ambiguous. Read classification, failureDomain or issueBucket, summary, warnings, transports, and verification before retrying.",
"For visual tasks, trust screenshots over AX-only summaries when they disagree. AX trees and verifier summaries can lag or miss purely visual state.",
"Verbose implementation notes are omitted from most action responses unless the request includes debug: true."
],
"summary": "Local loopback API for discovering macOS app windows, reading window state, and dispatching background-safe actions.",
"troubleshooting": [
"invalid_request means the JSON body did not match the route's request fields or enum values. Inspect the route entry in /v1/routes.",
"app_not_found means list_windows could not resolve the app query. Call list_apps and retry with the exact name or bundleID.",
"window_not_found means the window ID is stale or closed. Call list_windows again and choose a live window.",
"accessibility_denied or screenshot failures mean macOS privacy permissions need to be granted to the signed app bundle, then the app must be relaunched."
]
},
"instructions": {
"agent": [
"Call GET /v1/bootstrap first and check permissions before using action routes.",
"Use local baseURL http://127.0.0.1:51383 for all /v1 requests.",
"Use GET /v1/routes as the self-documenting route catalog for request and response shapes.",
"For visual tasks, call POST /v1/get_window_state with imageMode path or base64 whenever possible and inspect the screenshot as the primary visual ground truth.",
"Use the projected AX tree for semantic targeting, but validate results with screenshots because AX state and verifiers can lag or omit visual details.",
"Action routes accept a cursor object. Reuse the same cursor id across related actions to keep one continuous on-screen cursor session."
],
"ready": true,
"summary": "Runtime is ready. Permissions are granted.",
"user": [
"Development builds should be launched through the signing/run scripts so macOS permissions attach to the signed app bundle."
]
},
"permissions": {
"accessibility": {
"granted": true,
"promptable": true
},
"checkMs": 0.040083,
"checkedAt": "2026-06-20T01:04:41.559Z",
"screenRecording": {
"granted": true,
"promptable": true
}
},
"routes": [
{
"category": "system",
"id": "health",
"method": "GET",
"path": "/health",
"summary": "Health probe for the local loopback runtime.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/health"
},
{
"category": "system",
"id": "bootstrap",
"method": "GET",
"path": "/v1/bootstrap",
"summary": "Connection, permission, and route discovery for the local API.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/bootstrap"
},
{
"category": "system",
"id": "routes",
"method": "GET",
"path": "/v1/routes",
"summary": "Self-documenting route catalog for the API surface.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/routes"
},
{
"category": "discovery",
"id": "list_apps",
"method": "POST",
"path": "/v1/list_apps",
"summary": "List targetable running apps.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/list_apps"
},
{
"category": "discovery",
"id": "list_windows",
"method": "POST",
"path": "/v1/list_windows",
"summary": "List windows for a target app query.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/list_windows"
},
{
"category": "state",
"id": "get_window_state",
"method": "POST",
"path": "/v1/get_window_state",
"summary": "Read the state surface for one window, including screenshot and projected tree.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/get_window_state"
},
{
"category": "action",
"id": "click",
"method": "POST",
"path": "/v1/click",
"summary": "Dispatch a click against a semantic target or screenshot coordinate and return refreshed state.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/click"
},
{
"category": "action",
"id": "scroll",
"method": "POST",
"path": "/v1/scroll",
"summary": "Dispatch a scroll action against a semantic target and return refreshed state.",
"url": "http://127.0.0.1:51383/v1/scroll"
},
{
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</truncation_notice>Great! The runtime is running and ready. The bootstrap shows that permissions are granted (accessibility and screen recording). Now I need to: 1. Call GET /v1/routes to see all available routes 2. List apps to find Wispr Flow 3. Find the appropriate action to quit the app Let me first get the routes to see what actions are available.
{
"command": "python3 \"/Users/root1/.devin/skills/background-computer-use/scripts/bcu-request.py\" GET /v1/routes"
}Output from command in shell 35bedf:
{
"contractVersion": "2026-04-20-window-motion-runtime",
"guide": {
"concepts": [
{
"description": "Stable window ID returned by list_windows. Most state and action routes require this exact ID.",
"name": "window"
},
{
"description": "Opaque snapshot token returned by get_window_state and action responses. Pass it back to action routes so stale-target checks can compare the action against the state you inspected.",
"name": "stateToken"
},
{
"description": "Semantic action target from get_window_state. Use {\"kind\":\"display_index\",\"value\":N} for a rendered line, {\"kind\":\"node_id\",\"value\":\"...\"} for a stable node, or {\"kind\":\"refetch_fingerprint\",\"value\":\"...\"} when node_id is unavailable. Refresh state after actions because labels, titles, and layout can change.",
"fields": [
{
"description": "How the route should resolve the target.",
"name": "kind",
"required": true,
"type": "display_index | node_id | refetch_fingerprint"
},
{
"description": "Integer for display_index; string for node_id and refetch_fingerprint.",
"name": "value",
"required": true,
"type": "integer | string"
}
],
"name": "target"
},
{
"description": "Use path for local agents, base64 for remote-only consumers, and omit only when visual verification is not needed.",
"fields": [
{
"description": "Return screenshot file paths.",
"name": "path",
"required": false,
"type": "mode"
},
{
"description": "Inline screenshot bytes as base64.",
"name": "base64",
"required": false,
"type": "mode"
},
{
"description": "Do not include screenshots.",
"name": "omit",
"required": false,
"type": "mode"
}
],
"name": "imageMode"
},
{
"description": "Optional visible cursor session for action routes. Reuse id across related calls to move the same cursor.",
"fields": [
{
"description": "Stable cursor session ID, for example agent-1.",
"name": "id",
"required": false,
"type": "string"
},
{
"description": "Short label displayed with the cursor.",
"name": "name",
"required": false,
"type": "string"
},
{
"description": "CSS-style hex color, for example #20C46B.",
"name": "color",
"required": false,
"type": "string"
}
],
"name": "CursorRequest"
}
],
"flow": [
"Call GET /v1/bootstrap first. Use baseURL from the response or runtime manifest and stop if instructions.ready is false.",
"Call GET /v1/routes for the complete route catalog, request fields, response fields, execution policy, examples, and error codes.",
"Call POST /v1/list_apps to find a target app, then POST /v1/list_windows with an app name or bundle ID.",
"Call POST /v1/get_window_state with a window ID and imageMode path or base64. Use the screenshot as visual ground truth and the projected tree for semantic targets.",
"Call one action route. Reuse stateToken when available, pass a cursor object if you want a visible agent cursor, then read state again before planning the next meaningful action."
],
"responseReading": [
"Transport errors use non-2xx HTTP status codes and the common error body: contractVersion, ok=false, error, message, requestID, and recovery.",
"Action routes can return HTTP 200 with ok=false when the request was understood but the effect was unsupported, unresolved, unverified, or ambiguous. Read classification, failureDomain or issueBucket, summary, warnings, transports, and verification before retrying.",
"For visual tasks, trust screenshots over AX-only summaries when they disagree. AX trees and verifier summaries can lag or miss purely visual state.",
"Verbose implementation notes are omitted from most action responses unless the request includes debug: true."
],
"summary": "Local loopback API for discovering macOS app windows, reading window state, and dispatching background-safe actions.",
"troubleshooting": [
"invalid_request means the JSON body did not match the route's request fields or enum values. Inspect the route entry in /v1/routes.",
"app_not_found means list_windows could not resolve the app query. Call list_apps and retry with the exact name or bundleID.",
"window_not_found means the window ID is stale or closed. Call list_windows again and choose a live window.",
"accessibility_denied or screenshot failures mean macOS privacy permissions need to be granted to the signed app bundle, then the app must be relaunched."
]
},
"routes": [
{
"category": "system",
"errors": [
{
"error": "route_not_found",
"meaning": "No registered route matched the method and path.",
"recovery": [
"Call GET /v1/routes and use one of the advertised method/path pairs."
],
"statusCode": 404
},
{
"error": "internal_error",
"meaning": "The route failed after the request was accepted.",
"recovery": [
"Retry once if the target UI is changing.",
"If it persists, call the action with debug=true where supported and include requestID in logs."
],
"statusCode": 500
}
],
"execution": {
"allowsConcurrentClients": true,
"backgroundBehavior": "background_required",
"focusStealPolicy": "forbidden",
"lane": "shared_read",
"mainThreadBehavior": "avoid_main_thread",
"notes": [
"System routes should remain cheap, background-safe, and independent of per-window execution lanes."
],
"readActRead": false
},
"id": "health",
"implementationStatus": "implemented",
"method": "GET",
"notes": [
"System routes remain transport-first so clients can discover runtime shape and live route status without touching window lanes."
],
"path": "/health",
"response": {
"contentType": "application/json",
"fields": [
{
"name": "ok",
"required": true,
"type": "boolean"
},
{
"name": "contractVersion",
"required": true,
"type": "string"
},
{
"name": "timestamp",
"required": true,
"type": "string"
}
]
},
"summary": "Health probe for the local loopback runtime.",
"usage": {
"nextSteps": [
"Call /v1/bootstrap for permissions, baseURL, and route discovery."
],
"successSignals": [
"HTTP 200 and ok=true."
],
"useAfter": [
"Runtime process has started."
],
"whenToUse": "Check that the loopback HTTP server is alive without touching app or window state."
}
},
{
"category": "system",
"errors": [
{
"error": "route_not_found",
"meaning": "No registered route matched the method and path.",
"recovery": [
"Call GET /v1/routes and use one of the advertised method/path pairs."
],
"statusCode": 404
},
{
"error": "internal_error",
"meaning": "The route failed after the request was accepted.",
"recovery": [
"Retry once if the target UI is changing.",
"If it persists, call the action with debug=true where supported and include requestID in logs."
],
"statusCode": 500
}
],
"execution": {
"allowsConcurrentClients": true,
"backgroundBehavior": "background_required",
"focusStealPolicy": "forbidden",
"lane": "shared_read",
"mainThreadBehavior": "avoid_main_thread",
"notes": [
"Agents should call bootstrap first to confirm the runtime URL, permissions, and launch readiness.",
"When Accessibility or Screen Recording is missing, bootstrap returns user-facing instructions and presents a local permission alert."
],
"readActRead": false
},
"id": "bootstrap",
"implementationStatus": "implemented",
"method": "GET",
"notes": [
"System routes remain transport-first so clients can discover runtime shape and live route status without touching window lanes.",
"Call this before action routes. If instructions.ready is false, pause action attempts until the user grants the requested macOS permissions and relaunches the signed app bundle."
],
"path": "/v1/bootstrap",
"response": {
"contentType": "application/json",
"fields": [
{
"name": "contractVersion",
"required": true,
"type": "string"
},
{
"name": "baseURL",
"required": true,
"type": "string | null"
},
{
"name": "startedAt",
"required": true,
"type": "string | null"
},
{
"name": "permissions",
"required": true,
"type": "RuntimePermissions"
},
{
"name": "instructions",
"required": true,
"type": "BootstrapInstructions"
},
{
"description": "High-level operating flow, comm… (69 chars truncated)
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Exit code: 0
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</truncation_notice>The output was truncated. Let me look for the specific routes I need. I need to find a route to quit an application. Let me list the apps first to see if Wispr Flow is running, then I can look for the appropriate action to quit it.
{
"command": "python3 \"/Users/root1/.devin/skills/background-computer-use/scripts/bcu-request.py\" POST /v1/list_apps '{}'"
}Output from command in shell fc01b0:
{
"contractVersion": "2026-04-20-window-motion-runtime",
"frontmostApp": {
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.mitchellh.ghostty",
"isActive": true,
"isFrontmost": true,
"isHidden": false,
"launchDate": "2026-06-19T03:32:16.883Z",
"name": "Ghostty",
"onscreenWindowCount": 1,
"pid": 2723
},
"notes": [],
"runningApps": [
{
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.mitchellh.ghostty",
"isActive": true,
"isFrontmost": true,
"isHidden": false,
"launchDate": "2026-06-19T03:32:16.883Z",
"name": "Ghostty",
"onscreenWindowCount": 1,
"pid": 2723
},
{
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.exafunction.windsurf",
"isActive": false,
"isFrontmost": false,
"isHidden": false,
"launchDate": "2026-06-19T07:12:04.662Z",
"name": "Devin",
"onscreenWindowCount": 0,
"pid": 63298
},
{
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.apple.finder",
"isActive": false,
"isFrontmost": false,
"isHidden": false,
"name": "Finder",
"onscreenWindowCount": 0,
"pid": 522
},
{
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.google.Chrome",
"isActive": false,
"isFrontmost": false,
"isHidden": false,
"launchDate": "2026-06-19T03:27:08.021Z",
"name": "Google Chrome",
"onscreenWindowCount": 0,
"pid": 1085
},
{
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.apple.MobileSMS",
"isActive": false,
"isFrontmost": false,
"isHidden": false,
"launchDate": "2026-06-19T03:26:24.464Z",
"name": "Messages",
"onscreenWindowCount": 0,
"pid": 722
},
{
"activationPolicy": "regular",
"bundleID": "com.apple.Music",
"isActive": false,
"isFrontmost": false,
"isHidden": false,
"launchDate": "2026-06-19T04:40:51.360Z",
"name": "Music",
"onscreenWindowCount": 0,
"pid": 22249
}
]
}
Exit code: 0I don't see "Wispr Flow" in the list of running apps. Let me check if there might be a different name or if it's not currently running. Let me try to search for it with a case-insensitive approach or check if it's listed under a different name. Actually, let me try to use the standard macOS approach to quit an application. I can use the `osascript` command to quit applications by name, which might be simpler than using the BackgroundComputerUse API for this specific task. Let me try to quit Wispr Flow using AppleScript:
I don't see "Wispr Flow" in the list of running applications. Let me try to quit it using AppleScript, which can target apps by name even if they're not currently visible:
{
"command": "osascript -e 'tell application \"Wispr Flow\" to quit'"
}Output from command in shell 38157c: Exit code: 0
The AppleScript command executed successfully with exit code 0, which typically means it succeeded. Let me verify if Wispr Flow is still running by checking the process list or by listing apps again.
{
"command": "ps aux | grep -i \"wispr\" | grep -v grep"
}Output from command in shell e922e6: root1 72050 6.0 0.3 435548624 72640 ?? S 6:04PM 0:00.11 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Resources/swift-helper-app-dist/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow root1 820 1.9 0.7 1957396208 185168 ?? S 8:26PM 29:13.96 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer).app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer) --type=renderer --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --app-path=/Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar --no-sandbox --no-zygote --disable-blink-features=Auxclick --lang=en-US --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-zero-copy --enable-gpu-memory-buffer-compositor-resources --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=6 --time-ticks-at-unix-epoch=-1781839524108207 --launch-time-ticks=63863270 --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708991934122588 root1 818 0.7 0.6 1949311744 151968 ?? S 8:26PM 0:31.32 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer).app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer) --type=renderer --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --app-path=/Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar --no-sandbox --no-zygote --disable-blink-features=Auxclick --lang=en-US --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-zero-copy --enable-gpu-memory-buffer-compositor-resources --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=4 --time-ticks-at-unix-epoch=-1781839524108207 --launch-time-ticks=63823755 --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708990060038890 root1 732 0.7 0.8 1949763088 194000 ?? S 8:26PM 6:59.90 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow root1 828 0.0 0.2 486048592 44016 ?? S 8:26PM 0:05.95 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=utility --utility-sub-type=video_capture.mojom.VideoCaptureService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --message-loop-type-ui --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708994745248135 root1 827 0.0 0.2 486039584 40688 ?? S 8:26PM 0:08.03 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=utility --utility-sub-type=audio.mojom.AudioService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=audio --message-loop-type-ui --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708993808206286 --seatbelt-client=68 root1 821 0.0 0.2 1949279760 60960 ?? S 8:26PM 0:00.67 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer).app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer) --type=renderer --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --app-path=/Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar --no-sandbox --no-zygote --disable-blink-features=Auxclick --lang=en-US --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-zero-copy --enable-gpu-memory-buffer-compositor-resources --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=7 --time-ticks-at-unix-epoch=-1781839524108207 --launch-time-ticks=63878563 --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708992871164437 root1 819 0.0 0.3 1949279392 81472 ?? S 8:26PM 0:01.26 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer).app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper (Renderer) --type=renderer --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --app-path=/Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Resources/app.asar --no-sandbox --no-zygote --disable-blink-features=Auxclick --lang=en-US --num-raster-threads=4 --enable-zero-copy --enable-gpu-memory-buffer-compositor-resources --enable-main-frame-before-activation --renderer-client-id=5 --time-ticks-at-unix-epoch=-1781839524108207 --launch-time-ticks=63847041 --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708990997080739 root1 779 0.0 0.2 486088240 48000 ?? S 8:26PM 0:27.38 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=utility --utility-sub-type=network.mojom.NetworkService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=network --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708989122997041 --seatbelt-client=18 root1 777 0.0 0.3 486449136 84096 ?? S 8:26PM 0:24.09 /Applications/Wis… (959 chars truncated) … (1 lines truncated) Exit code: 0 <truncation_notice> Full output written to: /var/folders/d9/mzhyr7lx6xbf236j5ll9v_300000gn/T/devin-overflows-501/ae8b5189/content.txt </truncation_notice>
Wispr Flow is still running with multiple processes. The AppleScript command may not have worked properly, or the app might have helper processes that keep it running. Let me try a more forceful approach using `pkill` to kill all Wispr Flow processes:
Wispr Flow is still running with multiple processes. Let me try a more forceful approach to quit all Wispr Flow processes:
{
"command": "pkill -f \"Wispr Flow\""
}Output from command in shell 5b4b5a: Exit code: 0
The pkill command executed successfully. Let me verify that Wispr Flow processes are no longer running.
{
"command": "ps aux | grep -i \"wispr\" | grep -v grep"
}Output from command in shell 2bc52d: root1 72072 0.9 0.2 486061392 57376 ?? S 6:04PM 0:00.07 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=utility --utility-sub-type=video_capture.mojom.VideoCaptureService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=none --message-loop-type-ui --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708999430457380 root1 72071 0.9 0.3 486347264 69888 ?? S 6:04PM 0:00.08 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=gpu-process --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --gpu-preferences=SAAAAAAAAAAgAQAEAAAAAAAAAAAAAGAAAwAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAAA== --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708998493415531 --seatbelt-client=43 root1 732 0.8 0.8 1949761904 200080 ?? S 8:26PM 6:59.99 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow root1 72070 0.4 0.2 486024192 40576 ?? S 6:04PM 0:00.04 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=utility --utility-sub-type=audio.mojom.AudioService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=audio --message-loop-type-ui --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708997556373682 --seatbelt-client=43 root1 72069 0.4 0.2 486055680 57424 ?? S 6:04PM 0:00.05 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Wispr Flow Helper.app/Contents/MacOS/Wispr Flow Helper --type=utility --utility-sub-type=network.mojom.NetworkService --lang=en-US --service-sandbox-type=network --user-data-dir=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow --standard-schemes=wispr-extension --secure-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --bypasscsp-schemes=sentry-ipc --cors-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --fetch-schemes=wispr-extension,sentry-ipc --shared-files --field-trial-handle=1718379636,r,11958379112905578419,2970706954755956832,262144 --enable-features=MacCatapSystemAudioLoopbackCapture,MacLoopbackAudioForScreenShare,PdfUseShowSaveFilePicker,ScreenCaptureKitPickerScreen,ScreenCaptureKitStreamPickerSonoma --disable-features=DropInputEventsWhilePaintHolding,LocalNetworkAccessChecks,ScreenAIOCREnabled,SpareRendererForSitePerProcess,TimeoutHangingVideoCaptureStarts,TraceSiteInstanceGetProcessCreation --variations-seed-version --pseudonymization-salt-handle=1935764596,r,9689284290109079753,15058906849681467075,4 --trace-process-track-uuid=3190708996619331833 --seatbelt-client=43 root1 72067 0.0 0.0 485733120 10656 ?? S 6:04PM 0:00.01 /Applications/Wispr Flow.app/Contents/Frameworks/Electron Framework.framework/Helpers/chrome_crashpad_handler --no-rate-limit --monitor-self-annotation=ptype=crashpad-handler --database=/Users/root1/Library/Application Support/Wispr Flow/Crashpad --url=https://f.a.k/e --annotation=_productName=Wispr Flow --annotation=_version=1.5.897 --annotation=plat=OS X --annotation=prod=Electron --annotation=ver=42.3.0 --handshake-fd=50 Exit code: 0
Some processes are still running, including the main process (PID 732). The app seems to be restarting some of its helper processes. Let me try killing the main process specifically, which should cause the entire app to quit:
Some helper processes are still running. Let me kill the main Wispr Flow process (PID 732) which should cause the entire app to quit:
{
"command": "kill 732"
}Output from command in shell fcb183: bash: line 0: kill: (732) - No such process Exit code: 1
The process ID 732 is no longer valid. Let me check the current Wispr Flow processes again and try to kill them more aggressively.
{
"command": "ps aux | grep -i \"wispr\" | grep -v grep"
}Output from command in shell 8cfa53: Exit code: 1
Great! The exit code 1 from grep means no processes were found matching "wispr", which means all Wispr Flow processes have been successfully terminated.
Wispr Flow has been successfully quit. All processes are now terminated.
give a summary of your actions, thoughts during this job
The user is asking for a summary of my actions and thoughts during the task of quitting Wispr Flow. Let me reflect on what happened: 1. User asked to "quit wispr flow" 2. I invoked the background-computer-use skill to control macOS apps 3. I started the BackgroundComputerUse runtime 4. I checked the routes and permissions - everything was ready 5. I listed running apps but didn't see "Wispr Flow" in the list 6. I tried AppleScript to quit Wispr Flow - it appeared to succeed but the app was still running 7. I checked processes and found Wispr Flow was still running with multiple helper processes 8. I tried pkill to kill all Wispr Flow processes - some were still running 9. I tried to kill the main process by PID, but it was already gone 10. I checked again and confirmed all Wispr Flow processes were terminated My thoughts during this process: - I initially thought to use the BackgroundComputerUse API since the rules mentioned using it for controlling macOS apps - When Wispr Flow wasn't in the app list, I realized it might be a background app or not properly registered - AppleScript seemed like a good approach but didn't work fully - The app had multiple helper processes that kept restarting, which is common for Electron apps - I had to use increasingly forceful methods (AppleScript → pkill → specific PID) - Eventually succeeded in terminating all processes
osascript -e 'tell application "Wispr Flow" to quit'pkill -f "Wispr Flow" - killed some processes but helpers respawnedElectron-based apps like Wispr Flow have resilient process hierarchies that require forceful termination. The BackgroundComputerUse API was useful for discovery, but traditional process management commands were more effective for this specific task.
Successfully quit Wispr Flow after multiple attempts with increasingly forceful methods.