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Peekaboo
by
Peter Steinberger
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install peekaboo
Description
Capture and automate macOS UI with the Peekaboo CLI.
Usage Guidance
Install only if you intend to let an agent operate your Mac UI. Review commands before use, avoid capturing screens or clipboard contents that contain secrets, and do not automate real credentials or sensitive apps unless you explicitly trust the workflow.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: peekaboo
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle itself is descriptive and does not contain direct malicious instructions or prompt injection attempts. However, it exposes the `peekaboo` CLI tool, which grants extensive and high-risk capabilities on a macOS system. These include reading/writing the clipboard (text, images, files), capturing screenshots, launching arbitrary applications/files/URLs via the `open` command, simulating all user input, and potentially handling credentials via its `config` command. While these capabilities are plausible for a UI automation tool, their broad nature and potential for misuse classify the bundle as suspicious due to the inherent risks if the agent were to be compromised or misused.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill clearly describes Peekaboo as a full macOS UI automation CLI for screenshots, UI inspection, app/window management, clipboard use, and input automation; these are high-impact capabilities but match the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
The instructions are descriptive and command-focused, with no hidden override or automatic execution, but examples include a password-like value and screenshot analysis without much sensitive-data caution.
Install Mechanism
Installation is declared as a Homebrew formula from steipete/tap/peekaboo and the artifact contains only SKILL.md, with no bundled executable scripts.
Credentials
macOS Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions are expected for this tool, but users should understand that those permissions expose visible screen contents and allow input automation.
Persistence & Privilege
No artifact-backed persistence, privilege escalation, background worker, or destructive behavior was found; the documented snapshot cache and temp-file cleanup are consistent with UI capture tooling.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install peekaboo - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/peekaboo - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peekaboo?
Capture and automate macOS UI with the Peekaboo CLI. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 30551 downloads so far.
How do I install Peekaboo?
Run "/install peekaboo" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Peekaboo free?
Yes, Peekaboo is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Peekaboo support?
Peekaboo is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (darwin).
Who created Peekaboo?
It is built and maintained by Peter Steinberger (@steipete); the current version is v1.0.0.
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