smart-image-loader
What this skill does
Smart image loader that handles both URLs and local files, automatically downloads URLs to temporary locations, and displays images using the read tool. Use when a user wants to view or display an image, whether it's a web URL or a file in the workspace.
smart-image-loader is part of the Automation & Workflows category — automation and workflow skills that schedule, trigger, and orchestrate tasks. You can install it on its own or alongside other automation & workflows skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install smart-image-loader
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
smart-image-loaderand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add smart-image-loader with a single command:
openclaw skills add smart-image-loader
This pulls smart-image-loader from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/smart-image-loader/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use smart-image-loader
Once installed, smart-image-loader activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Turning images into video
smart-image-loader works with images. Getting from there to something postable is a separate job: ViralMint — an open-source video pipeline — turns stills into motion — pans and transitions, synced captions, and a vertical export for short-form feeds.
It runs as an MCP server, so an OpenClaw agent can drive it from the same chat you already use: ask for a short, and the render comes back finished. See how to connect a video pipeline to your agent.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
smart-image-loader-1.0.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/smart-image-loader/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install smart-image-loader?
Install smart-image-loader in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for smart-image-loader, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add smart-image-loader. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/smart-image-loader/.
Is smart-image-loader free?
Yes. smart-image-loader is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does smart-image-loader do?
Smart image loader that handles both URLs and local files, automatically downloads URLs to temporary locations, and displays images using the read tool. Use when a user wants to view or display an image, whether it's a web URL or a file in the workspace.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models