A powerful command-line interface for managing UKUI and GNOME desktop environments through gsettings presets and automation.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ukui-gsettings-tool
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 ukui-gsettings-tool 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 UKUI GSettings Tool?
The UKUI GSettings Tool is a specialized utility designed to manage desktop environment configurations via the gsettings protocol. Primarily focused on the UKUI desktop, it allows developers and power users to export entire schema configurations into JSON format and reapply them across different machines. This utility bridges the gap between manual UI configuration and automated system state management, making it an essential addition to the Openclaw Skills ecosystem for Linux enthusiasts who require consistent desktop environments.
By leveraging the native gsettings backend, this tool provides a safe and reliable way to modify system behavior without manually editing complex configuration files. It serves as a bridge for AI agents to interact with the OS, allowing for programmatic adjustments to everything from font rendering to power management settings.
UKUI GSettings Tool Use Cases
- Synchronizing desktop settings like themes, keyboard layouts, and shortcuts across multiple Linux installations using Openclaw Skills.
- Enabling AI agents to inspect current system states and adjust configurations like screen brightness or power management thresholds.
- Creating version-controlled desktop environment templates for rapid deployment or recovery of specific workspace layouts.
- Fine-tuning specific UKUI SettingsDaemon plugins for media keys, sound, and color profiles through simple CLI commands.
How UKUI GSettings Tool Works
- The user executes the Python-based tool to query the system's gsettings database for current configuration values.
- Configuration data is extracted from specified schemas or pre-defined UKUI-related schemas, including peripheral and power settings.
- The skill formats this data into structured JSON files stored within a local presets directory for easy versioning.
- When applying a preset, the tool iterates through the JSON schema and writes values back to the system using the gsettings CLI utility.
- Individual keys can be retrieved or modified in real-time for immediate system updates without requiring a full desktop restart.
UKUI GSettings Tool Setup
Ensure you have python3 and gsettings installed on your Linux system. Navigate to the skill directory to begin using these Openclaw Skills.
# Export current UKUI settings to a JSON file
python3 gsettings_tool.py export-ukui -o presets/my-current-setup.json
# Apply a saved preset to your current environment
python3 gsettings_tool.py apply my-current-setup
UKUI GSettings Tool Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill uses a structured JSON format for presets where keys are grouped by their gsettings schema names for maximum clarity.
| Level | Component | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Root | Schema Name | The top-level key representing the gsettings schema (e.g., org.ukui.power-manager) |
| Child | Key-Value Pairs | Nested objects containing the specific configuration keys and their raw string values |
| Storage | presets/ | Directory containing JSON files for different desktop configurations |
UKUI GSettings Tool Advanced Features
- Batch application of multi-schema presets with a single command for full environment migration.
- Targeted support for specialized UKUI peripherals including touchpads, touchscreens, and font-rendering engines.
- Precision get and set operations for integration with external automation triggers or Openclaw Skills scripts.
- Support for complex gsettings syntax, allowing for the handling of strings, integers, and boolean values within presets.
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