Lace requests two macOS permissions when screen context is enabled. Both are required for full functionality. Without them, Lace can’t read or understand what’s on your screen.Documentation Index
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Screen recording
Lace uses screen recording permission to capture what’s visible on your display. This is how it builds screen context: taking snapshots of your active window so the AI can see what you’re working on. macOS will prompt you when screen context is first enabled. You can also grant it later in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen Recording. Without this permission, Lace can still chat but won’t reference anything on your screen.Accessibility
Lace reads the macOS accessibility tree to understand the structured content behind what’s visible: text labels, button names, input values, and UI element roles. This gives Lace a richer understanding than screenshots alone. Combined with vision, accessibility data lets Lace:- Read text content in any app (not just browsers)
- Identify interactive elements like buttons, links, and inputs
- Understand page structure and navigation hierarchy
Why both?
| Permission | What it sees | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Screen recording | Pixels on screen | Visual layout, images, charts, spatial relationships |
| Accessibility | UI element tree | Text content, element roles, interactivity, structure |