Spec Driven Development
by formulahendry
MCP Server that facilitates spec-driven development workflows, not just Vibe Coding.
Runs on your computer★ 440MITUpdated 14 months ago
Install
TinkyVision
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Screen observation, OCR and permission-controlled app input over MCP for Apple silicon Macs.
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- Our basic checksi1 of 1 passedChecked from public information; code not scanned yet
- UsageiNot measured yet★ –
What you can do with it
We have not written a plain-language summary for this one yet. Below are the facts we read from the registry.
- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Other
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Download the maker’s .mcpb file
The link goes to the maker’s own file; we do not host or repackage it. Open the file and Claude Desktop installs it.
Run this in your terminal
Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
We check information anyone can see; we have not read the code. Checks that do not apply are left out of the count. · Checked Nov 8, 2026
- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account AgewellEPM, which owns the repo
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Still maintained
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Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints
Compared with others in Otheri
- More stars than 0% of the other 18379 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 43% of the other 18379 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 18379 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is TinkyVision safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.2.0) reached the registry 2 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need MCPB on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, NexusWindows
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README from the maker
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TinkyVision + IsolatedTester
Created by Luke Kist / TinkyBink · [AgewellEPM](https://github.com/AgewellEPM)
Screen understanding and isolated app testing over MCP. Connect an AI assistant to macOS applications through screenshots, on-device OCR, accessibility elements, and explicit input tools. IsolatedTester adds virtual-display app sessions, ASCII frames for text-only models, bounded visual history, and evidence reports.
Early-access release 0.2.0. The packages target Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. This project is independently developed; an Anthropic listing or endorsement is not claimed. Clean-install Claude Desktop UI acceptance remains pending. See release validation.
Published MCP Registry entries
Both companion servers are active in the official MCP Registry:
io.github.AgewellEPM/tinkyvision— version0.2.0io.github.AgewellEPM/isolated-tester— version1.2.1
The Registry entries reference the versioned GitHub MCPB assets and their SHA-256 checksums. Registry publication is separate from Anthropic's directory review; the Anthropic form submission is still pending.
Install
Download the two companion extensions from the 0.2.0 release:
- tinkyvision-0.2.0-macos-arm64.mcpb — screen capture, OCR, window discovery, scoped accessibility, and consent-gated control. Includes the Swift helpers and Node dependencies; Claude Desktop supplies Node.
- isolated-tester-1.2.1-macos-arm64.mcpb — isolated app sessions, screenshots, OCR/ASCII frames, accessibility, input, recording controls, and reports. Includes its native MCP executable.
Install both through Claude Desktop's extension installation UI. Grant the requested macOS Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions to the relevant executables; permissions are machine-specific and cannot be bundled. TinkyVision starts in read-only mode by default; change its extension setting only when input control is intended. IsolatedTester exposes input tools whose use must be authorized by the operator.
The native artifacts are intended for Apple silicon. Intel, Windows-hosted, and Linux-hosted execution are not claimed. Windows guests require separately installed Perslis/GhostBridge and the exact licensed guest disk. Guest images are not distributed here.
Other MCP clients can extract the bundles and run the TinkyVision src/server.mjs with Node 20+ or the IsolatedTester bin/isolated-mcp executable over stdio. MCPB installation support varies by client.
What the model receives
| Need | Tools |
|---|---|
| An image directly through MCP | os_screenshot_image, session_image, portal_snapshot |
| Recognized text and positions | vision_find_text, ocr_frame |
| Structured interface elements | os_ax_snapshot, get_accessibility_tree, get_interactive_elements |
| A spatial view for text-only models | ascii_frame |
| Captures saved on the Mac | os_screenshot, session_frame, screenshot |
| Inspect and manage isolated sessions | setup_status, list_sessions, create_session, stop_session |
| Review recorded evidence | frame_history, seal_session, session_report, trend_report |
A text-only model receives text representations, not native image perception. A file path is distinct from an MCP image response. Client configuration determines whether image/text results are sent to a hosted model.
First session
- Check
setup_statusand existing sessions. Run at most one isolated app or VM session. - Create a session for a disposable native test app, with a clear objective.
- Observe through
session_image, OCR, or accessibility before selecting input targets. - Verify the result through a fresh observation.
- Stop the session in guaranteed cleanup and verify that its owned app/helpers are gone.
Keep continuous capture at or below 1 FPS and retain the 300-frame recycler. TinkyStream capture is available in the included helper/source; the extensions do not install a background recording service. GhostBridge portal tools require a separately configured active portal. They fail when that dependency is absent.
Permissions and boundaries
TinkyVision preserves its sensitive-app deny list, read-only control, self-protection checks, native consent, and audit logging. Scoped accessibility grants bind to a specific window and expire. Read-only mode does not mean a tool has no privacy implications: screenshots and UI text can contain private information.
IsolatedTester places an app on a virtual display. This is UI isolation, not a filesystem, network, or operating-system security sandbox. The app and tools retain their OS-level permissions. An arbitrary click can activate a destructive application action. Tool annotations describe effects and do not replace operator authorization.
Privacy Policy
Read the Privacy Policy before connecting a client. It explains screen data, model-provider sharing, local logs, recordings, retention, and deletion. Optional autonomous tests can call Anthropic or OpenAI using the operator's credentials.
Credit and citation
Please credit Luke Kist / TinkyBink (AgewellEPM) and link this repository when demonstrating or building on the system. Use CITATION.cff for a versioned software citation. Preserve the included notices for IsolatedTester contributors and third-party dependencies.
Source and support
TinkyVision is MIT licensed; native helpers and build sources are in this repository. IsolatedTester is distributed with its MIT notice as a companion binary. Support and bug reports. Do not post private screenshots, API keys, or session recordings in public issues.
Maintainer packaging and submission details: release guide, reviewer instructions.