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Capture USB webcam photos and short clips on macOS and send them via WhatsApp.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
Search Tags:#macos#whatsapp#ffmpeg#vision-analysis#openclaw#webcam#media-capture
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gonzalovazquez/Hal-skills --skill webcam
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: webcam
Source: https://github.com/gonzalovazquez/Hal-skills/tree/main/webcam
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gonzalovazquez/Hal-skills --skill webcam

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ffmpeg, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Capture photos and short video clips from a USB webcam on the Mac Mini and deliver them via WhatsApp, enabling quick visual updates and remote sharing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture high-quality photos and 5-second video clips from the Mac Mini's USB webcam.
  • Send media directly to WhatsApp conversations for fast sharing.
  • Optionally describe what the camera sees using the primary vision model, enabling quick scene awareness.
  • Trigger on-demand captures or descriptions via natural language commands.

Quick Start

Ask OpenClaw to capture a photo from the webcam and send it to your WhatsApp.

Frequently Asked Questions about webcam

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a photo from my USB webcam on macOS and send it to WhatsApp?▼

You can use this Skill to capture photos from a Mac Mini USB webcam and deliver them directly to WhatsApp conversations. It uses ffmpeg to capture media and OpenClaw's message and media tools to handle the sharing automatically.

Can I record short video clips from my webcam and share them via WhatsApp?▼

Yes, webcam video capture supports recording 5-second video clips from a USB webcam on macOS. The recorded clips are then delivered directly to WhatsApp conversations using the integrated media and message tools.

Does macOS webcam capture with ffmpeg require any specific binaries or dependencies?▼

Yes, ffmpeg is required as a binary dependency to enable macOS webcam capture. The Skill runs under OpenClaw and utilizes the exec, message, and media tools to process and deliver the captured media.

How do I get a text description of what my webcam sees on macOS?▼

You can request a scene description from your webcam feed by asking OpenClaw to describe what the camera sees. The Skill uses the primary vision model to analyze the captured photo and provide text-based scene awareness.

What is the best way to automate remote visual updates from a Mac Mini webcam?▼

Automating remote visual updates is achieved by triggering on-demand photo or video captures from a Mac Mini USB webcam via natural language commands. The captured media is then sent directly to WhatsApp for fast sharing.

Can I use this webcam capture Skill on operating systems other than macOS?▼

No, this webcam capture functionality is specifically designed for the Mac Mini running macOS. It relies on macOS-specific execution and media tools alongside ffmpeg to capture and deliver visual content to WhatsApp.

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