gui-control

Automates 1C GUI control in X11 via python-xlib and PIL ImageGrab.

87|15|Updated Jan 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SteelMorgan/1c-agent-based-dev-framework --skill gui-control
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Skill: gui-control
Source: https://github.com/SteelMorgan/1c-agent-based-dev-framework/tree/main/framework/skills/tool-usage/gui-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SteelMorgan/1c-agent-based-dev-framework --skill gui-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-xlib, Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables AI agents to interact with and control the graphical user interface (GUI) of 1C applications, especially in virtualized environments, by simulating keyboard inputs and capturing screen states.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • GUI Interaction: Detects and interacts with 1C windows, including error dialogs.
  • Screenshotting: Captures the current state of the 1C GUI for logging or debugging.
  • Input Simulation: Simulates key presses like Enter and Escape to manage dialogs and initiate application closure.
  • Use Case: When a 1C application hangs on an error dialog, this Skill can detect it, take a screenshot, close the dialog, and then gracefully shut down the application, allowing for subsequent analysis of logs.

Quick Start

Use the gui-control skill to detect any 1C error windows currently open on the display.

Frequently Asked Questions about gui-control

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

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How do I automate closing a 1C error dialog in an X11 environment?

To automate closing a 1C error dialog in an X11 environment, use python-xlib to detect the active window and simulate key presses like Escape to dismiss the dialog, then capture a screenshot for logging.

Can I capture screenshots of a hanging 1C GUI for debugging?

You can capture screenshots of a hanging 1C GUI for debugging by utilizing PIL ImageGrab to record the current screen state, which is essential when standard logging fails due to GUI blockages.

What is the best way to detect and manage 1C application states via GUI automation?

The best way to detect and manage 1C application states via GUI automation is by monitoring X11 windows for error dialogs and simulating keyboard inputs to gracefully transition or close the application.

Does python-xlib work for simulating keyboard inputs in virtualized 1C environments?

Python-xlib works for simulating keyboard inputs in virtualized 1C environments by directly interfacing with the X11 display server to send key press events like Enter and Escape to active GUI windows.

Why does standard logging fail when a 1C application hangs on an error dialog?

Standard logging fails when a 1C application hangs on an error dialog because the GUI blockage prevents background processes from executing, requiring X11 GUI automation to detect and dismiss the blocking window.

What dependencies do I need to control a 1C GUI through X11?

To control a 1C GUI through X11, you need the python-xlib library for display server interaction and input simulation, along with Pillow for capturing screenshots of the application state.