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os-automation

Automate OS-level actions across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

55|4|Updated Feb 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cross-platform#notifications#screenshot#desktop#clipboard#os-automation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bug-ops/zeph --skill os-automation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: os-automation
Source: https://github.com/bug-ops/zeph/tree/main/.zeph/skills/os-automation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bug-ops/zeph --skill os-automation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Cross-platform OS automation — send desktop notifications, read and write the clipboard, take screenshots, open files and URLs in default apps, launch and manage applications, control system volume, check WiFi status, create scheduled tasks and cron jobs, and manage display brightness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Desktop notifications
  • Clipboard read/write
  • Screenshots
  • Open files/URLs
  • Launch and manage applications
  • Control system volume
  • Check WiFi status
  • Schedule tasks (cron/launchd/systemd)
  • Adjust display brightness
  • Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux with per-platform references

Quick Start

Automate a desktop task on your current OS, for example take a screenshot and save it to the desktop.

Frequently Asked Questions about os-automation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate desktop tasks like taking screenshots or reading the clipboard across different operating systems?▼

Cross-platform OS automation allows you to take screenshots, read and write clipboard contents, and send desktop notifications across macOS, Windows, and Linux. It detects the operating system and loads platform-native references to execute actions safely.

Can I schedule recurring tasks and control system volume on macOS, Windows, and Linux using a single approach?▼

Yes, you can schedule tasks using cron, launchd, or systemd, and control system volume across macOS, Windows, and Linux. The automation process applies per-platform commands by detecting the OS and loading the appropriate reference files.

Does OS automation work with native system features like WiFi status checks and display brightness adjustment?▼

OS automation supports checking WiFi status and adjusting display brightness by utilizing platform-native references. It executes safe flows that detect whether the system is macOS, Windows, or Linux before applying the specific commands.

What is the best way to open files or URLs in default applications across multiple platforms?▼

To open files or URLs in default applications across macOS, Windows, and Linux, the automation detects the current OS and applies the corresponding platform-native commands. This ensures files and URLs launch correctly in their respective default apps.

How do I launch and manage applications on different operating systems without writing separate scripts for each?▼

You can launch and manage applications across macOS, Windows, and Linux by relying on cross-platform OS automation. It handles OS detection and executes safe flows by loading the appropriate per-platform reference files before acting.

Why does the skill need to detect the operating system before sending a desktop notification?▼

OS detection is required before sending desktop notifications because each platform uses different native commands. The automation loads the appropriate platform-native references for macOS, Windows, or Linux to ensure safe and correct execution.

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