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screenpipe-setup

Capture screen OCR text from work applications with configurable retention.

461|129|Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#ocr#productivity#privacy#screen capture#ambient intelligence#work logging
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex --skill screenpipe-setup-davekilleen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: screenpipe-setup
Source: https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex/tree/main/.claude/skills/screenpipe-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davekilleen/Dex --skill screenpipe-setup-davekilleen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires screenpipe, brew, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables ambient work intelligence by capturing OCR text from your screen, allowing you to query your past work activities.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Screen OCR: Captures text from your screen for analysis.
  • Privacy Focused: Blocks sensitive applications like browsers and banking apps.
  • Auto-Deletion: Automatically purges data older than a configurable period.
  • Use Case: Ask "What was I working on this morning?" or "Summarize my work today" to recall past tasks and context.

Quick Start

Run the command /screenpipe-setup to begin the ambient work intelligence setup.

Frequently Asked Questions about screenpipe-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How does screen OCR capture text from work applications for contextual recall?▼

Screen OCR captures text directly from your active work-related applications using the screenpipe tool, enabling ambient work intelligence and allowing you to query past activities and recall context.

How do I set up ambient work intelligence with screenpipe?▼

To set up ambient work intelligence, run the /screenpipe-setup command to install the required screenpipe tool, configure ignored applications for privacy, and set automatic data purging retention periods.

Can I use screen OCR work logging while keeping browser and banking app data private?▼

Yes, this screen OCR work logging enforces strict privacy by allowing you to configure ignored applications, ensuring sensitive apps like browsers and banking platforms are completely blocked from capture.

Do I need brew to install the screenpipe tool for ambient work intelligence setup?▼

Yes, you need the brew package manager to install the screenpipe tool, which is a required dependency for enabling screen OCR capture and ambient work intelligence features.

Does ambient work intelligence automatically delete old screen capture data?▼

Yes, ambient work intelligence automatically purges screen capture data older than a configurable retention period, ensuring your work logging database does not grow indefinitely.

What are the limitations of using screen OCR for work logging?▼

A limitation of screen OCR for work logging is that it strictly ignores browsers and personal apps, meaning it cannot capture context from web-based applications or personal communication tools.

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