A powerful remote orchestration skill for full unattended control of paired Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install computer-takeover
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install computer-takeover using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Computer Takeover?
Computer Takeover is a sophisticated toolset designed for deep interaction with remote nodes without requiring manual intervention on the target end. As a vital part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it bridges the gap between local automation and remote execution, allowing users to treat any paired device as a local resource. Whether you are managing a fleet of servers, debugging a mobile application, or retrieving files from a home desktop, this skill provides the necessary protocols to maintain full visibility and control.
By leveraging secure pairing and gateway communication, Computer Takeover enables technical users to perform complex tasks such as screen recording, camera access, and multi-platform shell execution. It is engineered for environments where unattended access is critical, providing a reliable bridge for remote diagnostics, automated deployment, and comprehensive device monitoring.
Computer Takeover Use Cases
- Remote troubleshooting and IT support on unattended Windows or macOS machines
- Automated mobile testing and screen monitoring for Android and iOS devices
- Distributed file management and system maintenance via remote shell execution
- Monitoring device health, battery levels, and network status for remote sensor nodes
- Capturing real-time screen or camera feeds for security and verification purposes
How Computer Takeover Works
- The skill initiates a discovery phase by listing all currently paired nodes through the gateway.
- Users identify a target node and retrieve detailed hardware and permission status to ensure compatibility.
- Commands are dispatched via the nodes tool, utilizing specific actions like invoke for shell execution or camera_snap for visual input.
- For interactive sessions, a canvas tool can be launched to stream the remote screen directly to the local interface.
- The skill processes the return data, whether it is shell output, base64-encoded files, or device telemetry, and presents it to the agent.
Computer Takeover Setup
To begin using this skill within the Openclaw Skills framework, ensure your target devices have the OpenClaw companion app installed and are connected to your gateway. Use the following command to verify your connections:
# List all available nodes and their connection status
nodes(action="status")
# Describe a specific node to verify permissions
nodes(action="describe", node="<node-id>")
Ensure that gateway.remote.url is correctly configured in your environment settings for screen streaming capabilities.
Computer Takeover Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes remote device data into structured responses for easy consumption by AI agents:
| Data Type | Description | Key Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Node Metadata | Core device identity | node-id, name, type, os-version |
| Device Health | Real-time telemetry | battery-level, storage-usage, network-status |
| File System | Remote directory listings | name, size, last-modified, permissions |
| Process Info | Running application data | process-name, pid, cpu-usage, memory-usage |
| Multimedia | Visual data captures | image-base64, video-path, duration |
Computer Takeover Advanced Features
- Unattended Input Injection: Programmatically type text, simulate mouse clicks, and trigger keypresses via shell automation.
- Cross-Platform Shell Invocation: Seamlessly switch between PowerShell on Windows, Bash on Linux/macOS, and ADB on Android.
- Silent App Management: Install, launch, and terminate applications in the background using system package managers like winget or apt.
- GPS and Location Tracking: Retrieve precise coordinates from devices equipped with location services for asset tracking.
- Notification Interception: Read incoming system notifications and trigger automated replies or actions remotely.
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