An automated Windows Start Menu manager that enables AI-driven application launching via fuzzy matching.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openstartmenuink
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 openstartmenuink using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is OpenStartMenuInk?
OpenStartMenuInk is a specialized utility designed for Windows users to streamline application management through an AI agent. It automatically indexes shortcuts from both user-specific and public Start Menu directories, allowing users to trigger applications using natural language commands. By leveraging the power of Openclaw Skills, this tool eliminates the need for manual desktop searching or navigating complex folder hierarchies, providing a seamless bridge between user intent and system execution.
OpenStartMenuInk Use Cases
- Instantly launching applications like WeChat, Steam, or QQ using simple text or voice commands.
- Using fuzzy matching to open programs when you only remember part of the application name.
- Refreshing the local application index automatically after installing new software to ensure immediate availability.
- Automating desktop workflows where specific Windows applications need to be triggered programmatically by an AI agent.
How OpenStartMenuInk Works
- The skill scans the current user's Start Menu directory and the system-wide public program folder.
- It recursively extracts and indexes all available shortcut files, including those nested within subdirectories.
- A temporary local index is generated to store the mapping of application names to their respective file paths.
- When a user provides a command, the skill performs a fuzzy match against the indexed application list.
- Upon finding a match, the skill utilizes the Windows system API to execute the shortcut and launch the target application.
OpenStartMenuInk Setup
To install this skill via the command line interface, use the following command:
openclaw skill install OpenStartMenuInk
For manual installation, copy the skill directory to %LOCALAPPDATA%\OneClaw\resources\skills\ and then run the synchronization command:
openclaw skill sync
OpenStartMenuInk Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages its data through a temporary internal cache to ensure high-performance lookups and minimal system overhead. This is a core feature of many Openclaw Skills designed for local automation.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Shortcut Index | A mapped list of application names and their corresponding absolute file paths. |
| Scanning Scope | Covers both User-specific and Public Microsoft Windows Start Menu directories. |
| Data Persistence | Stored in temporary files that are automatically managed by the skill framework. |
OpenStartMenuInk Advanced Features
- Intelligent Fuzzy Matching: Resolves application names even with partial, imprecise, or translated inputs.
- Dynamic Auto-Refresh: Triggers an automatic re-scan of the file system if a requested application is missing from the current index.
- Multi-Directory Recursion: Performs deep scans across all subfolders to identify portable apps and specialized tools.
- System API Integration: Built on PowerShell 7+ for robust and secure interaction with the Windows shell environment.
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