vision

Route image understanding requests to the cheapest available backend.

621|58|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lingtai-AI/lingtai --skill vision-lingtai-ai
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Skill: vision
Source: https://github.com/Lingtai-AI/lingtai/tree/main/tui/internal/preset/skills/vision
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lingtai-AI/lingtai --skill vision-lingtai-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires transformers, torch, pillow, einops, qwen-vl-utils, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill routes image understanding requests to the most cost-efficient available backend, automatically selecting between a built-in vision tool, the minimax-cli path, or a local Hugging Face VLM.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dynamic path selection: chooses Path 1 (vision tool) when available, otherwise Path 2 (minimax-cli) if a coding-plan key exists, or Path 3 (local VLM) as a offline fallback.
  • Graceful fallbacks: provides deterministic behavior by following the decision tree with clear fallbacks.
  • Use Case: For an agent that must describe or analyze an image with minimal latency and cost, the router ensures the fastest viable option is used.

Quick Start

Instruct the agent to route an image to the cheapest available understanding path.

Frequently Asked Questions about vision

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

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How do I route image understanding tasks to the cheapest available vision model?

To route image understanding tasks to the cheapest vision model, this skill applies a deterministic decision tree that selects between a built-in vision tool, MiniMax CLI, or a local Hugging Face VLM based on environment availability.

What is the best way to provide offline image analysis fallbacks for an AI agent?

For offline image analysis fallbacks, the router automatically switches to a local Hugging Face VLM when the primary built-in vision tool and MiniMax CLI paths are unavailable, ensuring reliable results.

Can I use a local Hugging Face VLM with MiniMax for image OCR and description?

Yes, you can use a local Hugging Face VLM alongside MiniMax for image OCR and description. The skill dynamically selects the MiniMax CLI path if a coding-plan key exists, or falls back to the local VLM.

Does this image routing approach require specific dependencies to run the local VLM?

Yes, running the local VLM path requires specific dependencies including transformers, torch, pillow, einops, and qwen-vl-utils to process and understand the image data offline.

Why does my agent fail to select the correct vision path for image critique?

If your agent fails to select the correct vision path for image critique, it is likely because the deterministic decision tree could not detect the required environment signals or the specific coding-plan key for fallbacks.

When do I need dynamic path selection for processing image requests?

You need dynamic path selection for processing image requests when an agent must describe, OCR, or critique images with minimal latency and cost, adapting automatically to available backend tools.