Screen Recorder
Record screen with ffmpeg — full screen, region capture, audio, and GIF conversion.
Why use this skill?
Easily record your Linux desktop, capture specific regions, and convert video to GIF with the OpenClaw Screen Recorder skill. Perfect for tutorials and technical support.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/sa9saq/screen-recorderWhat This Skill Does
The Screen Recorder skill for OpenClaw provides a powerful command-line interface to capture your desktop activity using industry-standard tools like ffmpeg and wf-recorder. Designed for both X11 and Wayland display environments, this skill allows users to record their full screen or specific regions, incorporate system audio, and perform post-processing tasks like file compression, format conversion, and video trimming. By leveraging ffmpeg's advanced encoding capabilities, the skill enables efficient recording with minimal system impact, making it ideal for tutorials, bug reports, and remote collaboration.
Installation
To install this skill, use the OpenClaw CLI from your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/sa9saq/screen-recorder
Ensure that ffmpeg is installed on your system. For Wayland users, verify that wf-recorder is available, as it is the preferred tool for modern Wayland-based compositors. The skill automatically interacts with your display server to determine the best recording approach.
Use Cases
- Technical Support: Record a bug occurring in real-time to provide developers with clear, actionable context.
- Content Creation: Capture high-quality video demonstrations or coding sessions for training purposes.
- Quick GIF generation: Convert longer screen captures into lightweight, silent GIFs for documentation or team messaging platforms.
- Remote Presentation: Record local workflows to share process documentation with remote team members.
Example Prompts
- "OpenClaw, start a full-screen recording now, include my system audio, and save it as 'meeting_notes.mp4'."
- "Record the top-left 1280x720 area of my screen and let me know when you're finished."
- "Convert my last screen recording into a high-quality GIF with a frame rate of 10 fps."
Tips & Limitations
When using the Screen Recorder, remember that capturing screen data requires careful management. Always be aware of sensitive information visible on your desktop, such as passwords, API keys, or private communications. The skill is designed to save files to local directories, so ensure you have sufficient disk space. For performance, use the ultrafast preset during live recording to keep CPU usage low, and perform heavy compression only after the recording session has concluded. If you encounter issues on Wayland, check your compositor settings, as some restrict unauthorized screen capture. Avoid using kill -9 to stop recordings; always use the provided graceful stop command to ensure file integrity.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-sa9saq-screen-recorder": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-write, file-read, code-execution
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