- name
- nerve_bridge
- description
- Bi-directional control of Trae via macOS AppleScript with built-in feedback mechanism. Use when needing to execute code/commands in Trae IDE and wait for completion confirmation.
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Nerve Bridge (v2)
Direct neural link to Trae with closed-loop feedback via macOS AppleScript.
Quick Start
Send instruction and wait for confirmation:
python3 nerve_bridge.py "<instruction>"Example:
python3 nerve_bridge.py "Create a new Python file and add a simple 'Hello World' function. After creating, add a print statement to test it."How It Works
- Signal Injection:
- Payload is copied to system clipboard via pbcopy - AppleScript activates Trae and simulates: Space (wake) → Delete → Cmd+V → Enter
- Feedback Loop:
- Instruction must include a Python hook that writes to ~/.openclaw/workspace/trae_feedback.json when done - Script waits up to 5 minutes (300 seconds) for the signal file - Returns JSON feedback when received
Required Hook Pattern
When crafting instructions, include this pattern at the end:
import json, time
with open("~/.openclaw/workspace/trae_feedback.json", "w") as f:
json.dump({"status": "success", "timestamp": time.time()}, f)Environment
- Platform: macOS only
- Dependencies: System Python (
python3), AppleScript (osascript) - Permissions: System Events and Terminal must have "Accessibility" permissions
- Output File:
~/.openclaw/workspace/trae_feedback.json(created by the script)
Troubleshooting
- No output from Trae: Check if Trae window is active and input is focused
- Timeout: Trae didn't complete within 5 minutes
- Permission denied: macOS may need to grant Terminal System Events permission