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desktop-inspect

Inspect the UI element tree structure of a window.

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Search Tags:#desktop automation#ui inspection#automation debugging#element tree#interface analysis
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npx skills add https://github.com/openakita/openakita --skill desktop-inspect
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Skill: desktop-inspect
Source: https://github.com/openakita/openakita/tree/main/skills/system/desktop-inspect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openakita/openakita --skill desktop-inspect

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers and automation engineers understand the structure of application interfaces, making it easier to debug UI automation issues and identify correct element identifiers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • UI Element Tree Inspection: Visualize the hierarchical structure of UI elements within a window.
  • Debugging Automation: Pinpoint why UI automation scripts might be failing by examining the element tree.
  • Interface Understanding: Gain a clear picture of an application's layout and element relationships.
  • Use Case: When a UI automation script fails to click a button, use this Skill to inspect the button's parent elements and attributes to find the correct selector.

Quick Start

Inspect the UI element tree of the current active window.

Frequently Asked Questions about desktop-inspect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I inspect the UI element tree of a desktop application window?▼

To inspect a UI element tree, you specify the target window title and a traversal depth. This visualizes the hierarchical structure of interface elements, returning the application layout and parent-child element relationships for analysis.

Why does my UI automation script fail to click a button or find an element?▼

UI automation scripts fail when selectors are incorrect. By inspecting the element tree, you can examine the button's parent elements and attributes to pinpoint structural changes and identify the correct element identifiers for your script.

Can I limit the traversal depth when analyzing an application's interface structure?▼

Yes, you can specify the traversal depth to control the interface analysis. This limits the element tree inspection to a specific hierarchical level, providing a focused view of the UI structure without retrieving unnecessary child elements.

What is the best way to debug desktop automation issues related to interface layout?▼

The best way to debug desktop automation issues is to inspect the UI element tree. This allows you to understand the application's interface layout, verify element existence, and debug why automation scripts cannot interact with specific UI components.

Do I need any specific automation frameworks to inspect a window's UI elements?▼

No specific automation frameworks are required as dependencies. The inspection operates directly on the desktop window to analyze the element tree structure, making it applicable for understanding application structure independently of external automation libraries.

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