CV Plugin Help

Automate desktop GUI tasks with window management, screen capture, input simulation, and OCR.

2|1|Updated Feb 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/southlab-ai/Claude-Plugin-Marketplace --skill cv-plugin-help
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: CV Plugin Help
Source: https://github.com/southlab-ai/Claude-Plugin-Marketplace/tree/main/plugins/computer-vision/skills/cv-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/southlab-ai/Claude-Plugin-Marketplace --skill cv-plugin-help

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a suite of tools to interact with and understand your desktop environment, enabling automation of visual tasks and data extraction from screen elements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Window Management: List, focus, and move application windows.
  • Screen Capture: Capture screenshots of the entire desktop, specific windows, or custom regions.
  • Input Simulation: Simulate mouse clicks and keyboard input for automated interactions.
  • OCR & Text Extraction: Extract text from screen regions with bounding boxes or from entire windows.
  • UI Analysis: Read the UI accessibility tree for deeper application understanding.
  • Use Case: Automate repetitive tasks like filling out forms in applications that lack APIs, or extract data from images displayed on your screen.

Quick Start

Use the cv_list_windows tool to see all open windows and then cv_screenshot_window to capture a specific window.

Frequently Asked Questions about CV Plugin Help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate desktop GUI control for applications without an API?

Desktop GUI control automates applications by simulating mouse clicks and keyboard input. This Skill captures screenshots and extracts data from visual elements, enabling interaction with software that lacks official APIs.

Can I extract text from a screen region using OCR?

Yes, you can extract text from screen regions using OCR. The Skill provides optical character recognition to capture text with bounding boxes from specific windows or custom areas of your desktop.

How do I capture a screenshot of a specific application window?

To capture a screenshot of a specific window, use the window management features to list and identify your target. You can then capture the entire desktop, specific windows, or custom regions programmatically.

What is the best way to read the UI accessibility tree for desktop automation?

Reading the UI accessibility tree provides deeper application understanding for desktop automation. This Skill analyzes the GUI structure directly, complementing screen capture and input simulation for robust visual task automation.

Does desktop automation work for moving and focusing application windows?

Yes, desktop automation includes window management features. You can programmatically list all open windows, focus on specific applications, and move windows to automate your desktop environment layout.

Why use computer vision for desktop automation instead of traditional scripts?

Computer vision enables automation by interacting with visual elements directly, bypassing the need for underlying application APIs. It uses screen capture and OCR to retrieve data from visual elements that traditional scripting cannot access.