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desktop-window

Manage desktop windows by listing, switching, minimizing, maximizing, restoring, and closing them.

2.0k|267|Updated Jan 30, 2026
Search Tags:#window management#task switching#desktop automation#gui control#window manipulation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openakita/openakita --skill desktop-window
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: desktop-window
Source: https://github.com/openakita/openakita/tree/main/skills/system/desktop-window
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openakita/openakita --skill desktop-window

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines your workflow by providing direct control over your desktop windows, eliminating the need for manual clicking and searching.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Window Listing: Get a clear overview of all currently open applications.
  • Window Manipulation: Easily switch to, minimize, maximize, restore, or close any window.
  • Targeted Control: Use window titles for precise targeting, even with partial matches.
  • Use Case: Quickly switch from your coding IDE to a documentation window by simply stating "switch to the browser window with 'documentation' in the title."

Quick Start

Use the desktop-window skill to list all open windows.

Frequently Asked Questions about desktop-window

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate desktop window management and switch between applications?▼

Desktop window management can be automated by leveraging a desktop handler for direct OS interaction, allowing you to programmatically list, switch, minimize, maximize, restore, and close open windows without manual clicking.

Can I target a specific GUI window for manipulation using a partial title match?▼

Yes, you can target specific GUI windows for manipulation using fuzzy title matching, which allows you to precisely identify and control windows even when you only provide a partial text match of the window title.

What is the best way to list all open applications in a GUI environment programmatically?▼

The best way to list open applications programmatically is to use a desktop automation skill that queries the OS directly, returning a clear overview of all currently open windows and their titles for immediate task switching.

Does desktop automation work for minimizing and maximizing windows without user input?▼

Desktop automation works for minimizing and maximizing windows without user input by executing programmatic control commands through a desktop handler, directly manipulating the window states in the GUI environment.

How do I close a specific window using a partial title in desktop automation?▼

To close a specific window using desktop automation, you issue a close command combined with fuzzy title matching, allowing the desktop handler to identify the correct GUI window and terminate it precisely.

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