camera-skill

Name: camera-skill
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Author: trohitg

Query Android camera capabilities and capture photos via the Camera Control tool.

356|66|Updated Oct 13, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #status #android #camera #device-control #image-capture

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npx skills add https://github.com/trohitg/MachinaOS --skill camera-skill

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Skill: camera-skill
Source: https://github.com/trohitg/MachinaOS/tree/main/server/skills/android_agent/camera-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/trohitg/MachinaOS --skill camera-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Android devices often require automation to interact with the camera for status checks and image capture, without manual steps. This skill provides a straightforward Camera Control interface to query camera capabilities and take photos on Android devices.

Core Features & Use Cases

Query available cameras and capabilities (status)
Take photos using the specified camera (capture)
Use Case: Automate document capture or selfie workflows in mobile automation.

Quick Start

Use the Camera Control tool to query status or capture photos on an Android device.

Frequently Asked Questions about camera-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Android camera image capture for document photography?▼

To automate Android camera image capture, you use the Camera Control tool to trigger a capture action. This enables automated document photography or selfie workflows on Android devices without manual intervention.

Can I query available cameras and capabilities on an Android device?▼

Yes, you can query available cameras and capabilities on an Android device by using the status action within the Camera Control tool. This returns structured data listing the available front and back cameras.

How do I take a selfie programmatically during Android device automation?▼

To take a selfie programmatically during Android device automation, invoke the capture action via the Camera Control tool and specify the front camera. The tool returns the structured photo path of the captured image.

Does the Android camera control skill require any specific dependencies or interfaces?▼

The Android camera control skill requires a camera_control interface accessed via the Camera Control tool. It operates without additional listed dependencies to execute capture and status actions on the device.

What is the difference between the status and capture actions in Android camera automation?▼

In Android camera automation, the status action queries the device to return a list of available cameras and capabilities, while the capture action actively takes a photo and returns the saved photo path.

What data is returned after capturing a photo on an Android device?▼

After capturing a photo on an Android device, the Camera Control tool returns structured data that includes the specific file path to the newly captured image, allowing immediate downstream processing.