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Flue - Control Desktop Software
by
S.F.Kislev
· GitHub ↗
· v1.0.18
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install flue
Description
Let agents control software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Autodesk 3DS Max, Blender, Unity, Houdini, and Microsoft Office.
Usage Guidance
Install only if you want an agent to automate supported desktop applications. Before use, confirm the target app, file or project, and whether the action is read-only or allowed to edit; work on copies for important files and approve installation/setup explicitly.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The stated purpose, examples, and runtime model coherently describe a local shell-to-application bridge for user-directed automation in supported desktop software.
Instruction Scope
The activation language is broad for a tool that can change live documents and scenes, but the artifact also says the human is the driver, destructive actions require explicit request, and Flue is not for unattended background changes.
Install Mechanism
The skill bundle contains only SKILL.md and no executable payload; it tells the agent to inspect GitHub/PyPI and not run pip install or setup without explicit current-session approval.
Credentials
Executing scripts inside Photoshop, Blender, Office, Unity, and similar runtimes is high-impact but proportionate to the disclosed desktop-automation purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
No background worker, privilege escalation, credential handling, or hidden persistence is shown; approved setup may install a local package and adapters.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install flue - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/flue - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.18
- Clarified that Flue is specifically for user-directed automation within a requested application, and should not be used for unattended or autonomous background changes.
- Added reminders that Flue actions are limited to tasks the user has explicitly requested in a specific application.
- No code or file changes; documentation improvements only.
v1.0.17
Description update
v1.0.16
- Expanded the description to clearly list supported applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, 3ds Max, Blender, Unity, Houdini, and Microsoft Office.
- Added a new "Use Cases" section outlining practical scenarios for Flue across creative and technical workflows.
- Updated summary to clarify Flue's role in enabling CLI automation for major desktop software.
- Minor clarifications and rewording throughout for improved readability and accuracy.
v1.0.15
No code or file changes detected; documentation update only.
- Rewrote and expanded SKILL.md for clarity and onboarding.
- Added usage examples and clarified project purpose and workflow.
- Improved explanations on when and how to use Flue.
- Added safety, provenance, and installation instructions for new users.
- Updated descriptions of supported applications and adapter mechanisms.
v1.0.14
- Added a YAML frontmatter block with name and description to SKILL.md for improved metadata.
- No code changes; documentation only.
v1.0.13
Significant documentation and reference file removals; security and workflow clarifications.
- Removed 30 documentation and reference files, including usage, setup, known issues, and adapter API docs.
- Quick Start and debugging instructions revised for clarity, emphasizing new command usage and safety practices.
- Installer, upgrade, and troubleshooting instructions now require explicit human approval.
- Added a new section on security, provenance, and safe installation practices.
- Language throughout updated to discourage autonomous local fixes or persistent changes.
v1.0.12
- Major update: Added 30 new files including detailed adapter documentation for 13 supported apps, setup and known issues guides, and shared contract references.
- SKILL.md significantly revised for clarity, completeness, and usage instructions, including improved adapter list, usage workflow, rules, and troubleshooting steps.
- Introduced step-by-step quick start and precise command recommendations for Windows and macOS/Linux.
- Added guidelines for local debugging and environment-specific troubleshooting.
- Now includes reference to new documentation files: coexistence, bridge contract, setup, and known issues.
v1.0.11
Version 1.0.11 of flue
- No file changes detected in this release.
- Behavior and documentation remain unchanged from the previous version.
v1.0.10
- SKILL.md reformatted to use metadata (YAML front matter) for name and description.
- Section headings and bullet points replaced with plain text and lists for improved readability and brevity.
- No functional or behavioral changes; documentation clarity improvements only.
v1.0.9
Version 1.0.9 of the "flue" skill
- No file changes detected in this release.
- Functionality and documentation remain unchanged from the previous version.
- updated display name
v1.0.8
- Updated Quick Start instructions: now recommend reviewing the GitHub repository if Flue is not found, instead of attempting installation.
- Maintains all previous usage and security guidelines.
- No other changes to functionality or rules.
v1.0.7
- Updated Quick Start instructions to clarify that Flue should not be installed or set up without explicit human approval.
- Strengthened guidance in General Rules of Use: do not make persistent changes, install components, dismiss modals, or create compatibility fixes unless explicitly asked by the human.
- Revised Security & Provenance: emphasize reviewing the exact Flue release, preferring pinned versions in isolated environments, and requiring explicit approval before any install or setup actions.
- Improved clarity and boundaries on agent actions for safer human-in-the-loop operation.
v1.0.6
- Updated Quick Start instructions: recommend `pip install flue && flue setup` for installation, and emphasize obtaining human consent before installing.
- Removed detailed pre-installation review steps for a simpler onboarding process.
- No changes to adapters, rules of use, or debugging instructions.
- No code or functionality changes detected.
v1.0.5
- Updated install instructions to recommend reviewing the exact release and installing a pinned version of Flue in an isolated environment.
- Installation guidance now directs users to use explicit version pinning, e.g., py -m pip install flue==<reviewed-version>.
- Emphasized the importance of reviewing Flue on GitHub or PyPI before installation.
- Minor clarifications and consistency improvements to introductory and quick start sections.
v1.0.4
- Removed 25 files related to documentation, scripts, adapters, and project setup.
- Updated setup instructions: now ask for permission to run `pip install flue && flue setup` if Flue is missing.
- Clarified that Flue’s additional resources are available via the pip package, not as local files.
- Changed guidance on local compatibility fixes: small, persistent fixes are now recommended when needed.
- Added a new “Security & Provenance” section with links to review the package source and PyPI.
- Improved instructions and rules to align with pip-based installation and usage.
v1.0.3
Initial public release with major documentation and codebase:
- Added 25 new files, including adapters for 13 major desktop apps, documentation, and setup scripts.
- Updated core skill documentation (SKILL.md) with clarified setup and collaboration rules.
- Introduced new setup, debugging, and security instructions for safe usage.
- Provided a modular structure for adapters and reference docs to support a wide range of app automations.
v1.0.2
Version 1.0.2
- Added a new section, "Security & Provenance," clarifying Flue's open-source MIT license and providing links to its GitHub and PyPI pages.
- Emphasized that installation with `pip install flue` should only be performed with human permission.
- No file changes detected beyond documentation update.
v1.0.1
Version 1.0.1
- Minor documentation update: clarified that `pip install flue && flue setup` should be run with human permission, and reworded the intro for conciseness.
- No functional or file changes; usage instructions and structure remain the same.
v1.0.0
Initial release of Flue – a bridge for controlling professional desktop software via shell scripts.
- Supports scripting automation for apps like Photoshop, Premiere, Blender, Unity, and more.
- Provides setup instructions and adapter documentation for each supported application.
- Details safe usage guidelines, workspace behavior, and script execution methods.
- Includes troubleshooting commands for versioning, diagnostics, and modal dialog handling.
- Designed for collaborative workflows where automated scripts assist rather than fully control.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flue - Control Desktop Software?
Let agents control software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Autodesk 3DS Max, Blender, Unity, Houdini, and Microsoft Office. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 5013 downloads so far.
How do I install Flue - Control Desktop Software?
Run "/install flue" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Flue - Control Desktop Software free?
Yes, Flue - Control Desktop Software is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Flue - Control Desktop Software support?
Flue - Control Desktop Software is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Flue - Control Desktop Software?
It is built and maintained by S.F.Kislev (@sfkislev); the current version is v1.0.18.
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