ColorPick

What This Skill Does

ColorPick is a versatile, high-performance command-line utility designed for developers and designers who need to manage color data efficiently. Operating as a hybrid bash script with embedded Python, it bridges the gap between terminal environments and complex color manipulation. The tool natively supports conversions between Hex, RGB, and HSL formats, acting as an essential bridge for cross-platform workflows. Beyond simple conversion, ColorPick allows for the generation of sophisticated color palettes and the identification of complementary, analogous, or triadic color harmonies directly from the terminal. It also features a built-in preview mechanism, allowing users to verify color outputs without opening external graphical software.

Installation

To install ColorPick into your OpenClaw environment, use the ClawHub package manager. Run the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ckchzh/colorpick

Once installed, the skill resides in your local environment. You can customize the storage directory for palettes and cache files by setting the COLORPICK_DIR environment variable to your preferred path. By default, the skill manages assets at ~/.local/share/colorpick/.

Use Cases

ColorPick is ideal for rapid UI/UX prototyping directly in the IDE or terminal. It is frequently used by frontend developers to sync color variables across CSS and JSON configurations without switching context to a web browser or design tool. It is also a powerful asset for script automation, where you may need to dynamically generate UI themes or validate user-provided color strings in automated workflows.

Example Prompts

1. "OpenClaw, use ColorPick to convert the Hex code #2A5A9F into RGB and HSL formats."
2. "Generate a complementary color palette based on the primary color #FF5733 using ColorPick and display the preview."
3. "Convert rgb(100, 150, 200) to its Hex representation using ColorPick."

Tips & Limitations

To get the most out of ColorPick, ensure your terminal supports ANSI colors for the preview feature. If you notice colors looking slightly off, ensure your terminal emulator is set to 24-bit true color mode. Note that ColorPick operates strictly within the terminal; it does not interface with graphical design software like Figma or Adobe CC, nor does it perform automated color extraction from images. For best performance, keep your terminal session updated, and refer to colorpick help periodically to discover new flag combinations as the skill evolves.