smart-image-loader skill for OpenClaw

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.

The smart-image-loader skill 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 the smart-image-loader skill

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for smart-image-loader and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add the smart-image-loader skill 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 the smart-image-loader skill

Once installed, the smart-image-loader skill 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:

1. Click the Download skill .zip button above to grab smart-image-loader-1.0.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/smart-image-loader/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. 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 the smart-image-loader skill free?

Yes. It is free to download and run through ClawHub, with no account or payment required. Each skill is published by its own author under its own licence — see its ClawHub page for the licence and source.

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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