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Screen Vision
Control the desktop visually: screenshot → AI vision analysis → execute actions → loop until done.
Quick Start
1. Setup (one-time)
Detect platform and install dependencies:
bash scripts/setup/setup-linux.sh --headless # Linux server (no desktop)
bash scripts/setup/setup-linux.sh --desktop # Linux with desktop
bash scripts/setup/setup-mac.sh # macOS
python scripts/setup/setup-win.py # Windows
2. Configure API
Copy config.example.json to config.json and fill in your vision API credentials.
You must set baseUrl, apiKey, and model — supports any OpenAI-compatible API.
{
"vision": {
"baseUrl": "https://api.siliconflow.cn/v1",
"apiKey": "sk-your-key",
"model": "Qwen/Qwen3-VL-32B"
}
}
Environment variables also work: SV_VISION_API_KEY, SV_VISION_BASE_URL, SV_VISION_MODEL.
See references/API_CONFIG.md for all supported providers and detailed setup.
3. Usage
The skill operates through a screenshot-analyze-action loop:
- Take screenshot →
bash scripts/platform/screenshot.sh [output_path] [display] - Analyze with AI →
python3 scripts/vision/analyze.py --image \x3Cpath> --task "\x3Ctask>" - Execute action →
python3 scripts/platform/execute.py --action \x3Ctype> [options] - Full task loop →
python3 scripts/core/run_task.py --task "\x3Ctask>"
Architecture
User task → run_task.py (orchestrator)
├── screenshot.sh (capture screen)
├── diff_check.py (detect changes, skip if unchanged → saves tokens)
├── analyze.py (send screenshot + task to vision API)
├── safety_check.py (block dangerous operations)
├── execute.py (xdotool/cliclick/pyautogui)
└── loop until done or timeout
Platform Tools
| Platform | Screenshot | Mouse/Keyboard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | scrot | xdotool | Headless: XFCE4 + VNC |
| macOS | screencapture | cliclick | Needs Accessibility permission |
| Windows | pyautogui | pyautogui | No extra setup needed |
See references/PLATFORM_GUIDE.md for platform-specific commands.
Vision Providers
Supports any OpenAI-compatible vision API. You choose the provider and model.
Recommended Models
| Model | Provider | Cost/Task | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qwen3-VL-32B | SiliconFlow | Low | ★★★★ |
| GLM-4V-Plus | Zhipu BigModel | Low | ★★★★ |
| GPT-5.4-Mini | OpenAI / relays | Medium | ★★★★★ |
| GPT-5.4 CUA | OpenAI | High | ★★★★★ |
| Llama 3.2 Vision | Ollama (local) | Free | ★★ |
See references/API_CONFIG.md for per-provider configuration examples.
No defaults are hardcoded — you must configure your own API credentials before use.
Action Types
click— Click at (x, y). Supports left/right/double-click.type— Type text string.key— Press a key (Return, Tab, Escape, etc.).scroll— Scroll up or down.drag— Drag from (x1,y1) to (x2,y2).wait— Wait for screen to update.done— Task complete.failed— Cannot complete task.
Safety
- Blocked: rm -rf, format disk, shutdown, drop database, etc.
- Confirmation required: delete, sudo, payment-related operations
- Limits: max 5 minutes, max 100 actions per task
- Logging: all screenshots saved to
/tmp/screen-vision/logs/ - Auto-stop on error or API failure
Examples
See references/EXAMPLES.md for usage examples.
Config
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
SV_VISION_API_KEY |
— | Vision API key |
SV_VISION_BASE_URL |
— | API endpoint (required) |
SV_VISION_MODEL |
— | Vision model name (required) |
SV_DISPLAY |
:1 |
X11 display (Linux) |
SV_MAX_DURATION |
5 |
Max task duration (min) |
SV_MAX_ACTIONS |
100 |
Max actions per task |
SV_SCREENSHOT_INTERVAL |
1.0 |
Seconds between screenshots |
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install ai-screen-vision - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/ai-screen-vision - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
What is Screen Vision?
AI screen vision and desktop computer control skill for OpenClaw. Let your AI agent see the screen, understand UI elements, and autonomously perform mouse an... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 156 downloads so far.
How do I install Screen Vision?
Run "/install ai-screen-vision" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Screen Vision free?
Yes, Screen Vision is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Screen Vision support?
Screen Vision is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Screen Vision?
It is built and maintained by guitu917 (@guitu917); the current version is v1.1.0.