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Linux desktop automation and control.

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Overview

Linux desktop automation and control.

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Linux Desktop Control

Automate and control your Linux desktop using command-line tools. Capture screenshots, control mouse/keyboard, and manage windows.

When to Use

Take screenshots of screen or specific windows
Automate mouse movements and clicks
Simulate keyboard input
Manage and interact with windows
Build desktop automation workflows

Prerequisites

Install required tools:

bash

sudo apt-get install scrot xdotool xclip x11-utils x11-apps

Quick Start

Take Screenshot

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screenshot
# Output: ~/screenshot_20240224_203901.png

List Windows

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py list

Move Mouse and Click

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py move 500 300
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py click

Type Text

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "Hello World"

Commands

`screenshot [path]`

Capture a screenshot of the entire screen.

Examples:

bash

# Save to default location (/tmp/screenshot_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.png)
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screenshot

# Save to custom path
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screenshot ~/desktop.png

`window [window_id] [path]`

Capture a screenshot of a specific window.

Examples:

bash

# Screenshot active window
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py window

# Screenshot specific window
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py window 0x12345678 ~/window.png

`active`

Get information about the currently active window.

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py active
# Output: 🖥️ Active Window
#         ID: 0x12345678
#         Title: Terminal

`list`

List all visible windows.

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py list
# Output: 🪟 Found 5 windows:
#         1. 0x12345678 - Terminal
#         2. 0x87654321 - Chrome

`move`

Move mouse cursor to specified coordinates.

Examples:

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py move 100 200
# Moves mouse to (100, 200)

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py move 500 300
# Moves mouse to center of 1000x600 area

`click [button]`

Click mouse button at current cursor position.

Button values:

1 - Left button (default)
2 - Middle button
3 - Right button

Examples:

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py click
# Left click

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py click 3
# Right click

`type`

Type text at current cursor position (must be in focused window).

Examples:

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "Hello World"

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "ls -la"

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "sudo apt update"

`key`

Press keyboard keys.

Common keys:

Return - Enter key
Escape - Escape key
Tab - Tab key
BackSpace - Backspace
Delete - Delete
Up, Down, Left, Right - Arrow keys
Home, End, Page_Up, Page_Down
F1 through F12
Ctrl+c, Ctrl+v, Ctrl+a, Ctrl+z - Key combinations

Examples:

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key Return

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key Escape

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key Ctrl+a

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key F5

`screen`

Get screen information.

bash

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screen
# Output: 🖥️ Screen Info
#         Resolution: 1920x1080

Automation Examples

Basic Automation

bash

# Move mouse, click, type, and press enter
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py move 100 100
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py click
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "ls -la"
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key Return

Web Search Automation

bash

# Open browser, navigate to Google, search
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py move 100 50
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py click
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "https://www.google.com"
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key Return
sleep 2
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "how to make money online"
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key Return

Screenshot Workflow

bash

# Take screenshot before and after action
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screenshot /tmp/before.png
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py key F5  # Refresh
sleep 1
python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screenshot /tmp/after.png

Tips

Always check the active window before typing
Use sleep commands between actions for reliability
Take screenshots to verify state changes
Test commands one by one before building complex workflows
Use window list to find specific window IDs for targeting

Troubleshooting

"Command not found" errors:

bash

sudo apt-get install scrot xdotool xclip x11-utils x11-apps

Permission denied:

Ensure you're running in a graphical session (X11 or Wayland)
Some actions require focus on the target window

Mouse doesn't move:

Check if another application is grabbing the mouse
Try moving the mouse manually to see if it's responsive

Security Notes

This skill can control your desktop - use with caution
Don't automate sensitive actions without verification
Always review automation scripts before running

Installation

Terminal bash


openclaw install linux-desktop

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💻Code Examples

sudo apt-get install scrot xdotool xclip x11-utils x11-apps

sudo-apt-get-install-scrot-xdotool-xclip-x11-utils-x11-apps.txt

## Quick Start

### Take Screenshot

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "Hello World"

python3-scriptslinux-desktoppy-type-hello-world.txt

## Commands

### `screenshot [path]`
Capture a screenshot of the entire screen.

**Examples:**

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py screenshot ~/desktop.png

python3-scriptslinux-desktoppy-screenshot-desktoppng.txt

### `window [window_id] [path]`
Capture a screenshot of a specific window.

**Examples:**

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py window 0x12345678 ~/window.png

python3-scriptslinux-desktoppy-window-0x12345678-windowpng.txt

### `active`
Get information about the currently active window.

# Title: Terminal

-title-terminal.txt

### `list`
List all visible windows.

# 2. 0x87654321 - Chrome

-2-0x87654321---chrome.txt

### `move <x> <y>`
Move mouse cursor to specified coordinates.

**Examples:**

# Moves mouse to center of 1000x600 area

-moves-mouse-to-center-of-1000x600-area.txt

### `click [button]`
Click mouse button at current cursor position.

**Button values:**
- `1` - Left button (default)
- `2` - Middle button
- `3` - Right button

**Examples:**

# Right click

-right-click.txt

### `type <text>`
Type text at current cursor position (must be in focused window).

**Examples:**

python3 scripts/linux-desktop.py type "sudo apt update"

python3-scriptslinux-desktoppy-type-sudo-apt-update.txt

### `key <keyspec>`
Press keyboard keys.

**Common keys:**
- `Return` - Enter key
- `Escape` - Escape key
- `Tab` - Tab key
- `BackSpace` - Backspace
- `Delete` - Delete
- `Up`, `Down`, `Left`, `Right` - Arrow keys
- `Home`, `End`, `Page_Up`, `Page_Down`
- `F1` through `F12`
- `Ctrl+c`, `Ctrl+v`, `Ctrl+a`, `Ctrl+z` - Key combinations

**Examples:**