Open Application

Name: Open Application
Author: dalehurley

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by dalehurley · vlatest · Repository

This skill opens a new application window, streamlining software launches and boosting productivity for quick access to programs.

Install on your platform

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add open-application npx -- -y @trustedskills/open-application

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-application": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/open-application"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

What it does

The open-application skill allows an AI agent to directly execute and interact with external applications. It can launch programs, pass arguments, and receive output from those applications, effectively bridging the gap between the AI and real-world software. This enables automation of tasks that previously required manual intervention or complex scripting.

When to use it

Automated Software Testing: Launch test suites and analyze results directly within the agent's workflow.
Data Extraction from Applications: Extract specific data from desktop applications that lack APIs.
Controlled Application Execution: Run specific software with predefined parameters for repeatable processes.
Remote System Management: Execute commands on remote systems through application interfaces.

Key capabilities

Application Launching
Argument Passing to Applications
Output Capture from Applications
Integration with External Software

Example prompts

"Run my_data_processor.exe with the input file data.txt."
"Execute test_suite.bat and report any errors."
"Launch spreadsheet.app and open the file 'budget.xlsx'."

Tips & gotchas

The skill requires appropriate permissions to execute applications on the system where the AI agent is running. Ensure that the target application's user interface is accessible and stable for reliable interaction; unexpected UI changes can break functionality.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: dalehurley
Installs: 3

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