chatgpt-image-gen

# ChatGPT Image Generation Generate images using ChatGPT's DALL-E integration through OpenClaw browser automation. ## Prerequisites 1. **Chrome Extension Installation:** - Install OpenClaw Browser Relay from Chrome Web Store - Or use the extension that comes with OpenClaw 2. **Initial Setup (one-time):** - Open ChatGPT (chatgpt.com) in Chrome/Brave - Login to your ChatGPT account (Pro subscription recommended for best quality) - Click the OpenClaw extension icon on the ChatGPT tab to attach it - The badge should show "ON" when attached ## How It Works This skill uses OpenClaw's built-in `browser` tool with Chrome extension relay (`profile="chrome"`) to control an already-logged-in ChatGPT tab. This bypasses ChatGPT's bot detection because it uses your real browser session. ## CLI Command Reference **IMPORTANT:** There is NO `browser act` subcommand. Each action is a direct subcommand. | Action | CLI Syntax | |--------|-----------| | List tabs | `openclaw browser tabs` | | Snapshot | `openclaw browser snapshot --target-id <ID>` | | Click | `openclaw browser click <ref> --target-id <ID>` | | Type | `openclaw browser type <ref> "<text>" --target-id <ID>` | | Press key | `openclaw browser press <key> --target-id <ID>` | | Navigate | `openclaw browser navigate <url> --target-id <ID>` | | Screenshot | `openclaw browser screenshot --target-id <ID>` | - `<ref>` and `<text>` are **positional arguments** (no `--ref` flag) - `--target-id` accepts a full ID or unique prefix (e.g. `77CB` instead of `77CB8A574E8A44861C5FE49388EF6ABC`) - `--profile` is a parent option on `openclaw browser`, not on subcommands ## Workflow ### 1. List Attached Tabs ```bash openclaw browser tabs ``` Look for a tab with URL containing `chatgpt.com`. Note the `targetId`. ### 2. Get Snapshot (find element refs) ```bash openclaw browser snapshot --target-id <ID> --format ai --efficient ``` This outputs a tree with refs like `e23`, `e589`, etc. Always run snapshot before interacting. ### 3. Click an Element ```bash openclaw browser click e23 --target-id <ID> ``` ### 4. Type Text ```bash openclaw browser type e589 "Generate an image: a futuristic city at sunset" --target-id <ID> ``` Add `--submit` to press Enter after typing: ```bash openclaw browser type e589 "Generate an image: a cat riding a skateboard" --target-id <ID> --submit ``` ### 5. Press a Key ```bash openclaw browser press Enter --target-id <ID> ``` ### 6. Wait for Generation Use `sleep` to wait for DALL-E to generate (30-60 seconds): ```bash sleep 45 ``` Then take a new snapshot to check the result: ```bash openclaw browser snapshot --target-id <ID> --format ai --efficient ``` ## Complete Example Session ```bash # 1. List tabs, find the ChatGPT tab targetId openclaw browser tabs # 2. Take snapshot to find element refs openclaw browser snapshot --target-id 4535E --format ai --efficient # 3. Click input field (check ref from snapshot, usually labeled "Ask anything") openclaw browser click e589 --target-id 4535E # 4. Type prompt and submit openclaw browser type e589 "Generate an image: a futuristic city at sunset" --target-id 4535E --submit # 5. Wait for DALL-E generation sleep 45 # 6. Take new snapshot to see result and find download button openclaw browser snapshot --target-id 4535E --format ai --efficient # 7. Click download button (ref from new snapshot) openclaw browser click e745 --target-id 4535E ``` ## Troubleshooting **"Can't reach the OpenClaw browser control service":** - Gateway restart needed: `openclaw gateway restart` - Or restart via OpenClaw menu bar app **"Chrome extension relay is running, but no tab is connected":** - ChatGPT tab is not attached - Go to the ChatGPT tab and click the OpenClaw extension icon **"ref is required" error:** - You need to specify which element to interact with - Run `snapshot` first to get the refs **Command not found / Unknown command:** - Do NOT use `browser act` — use direct subcommands: `browser click`, `browser type`, `browser press` - ref is a positional argument: `browser click e23`, NOT `browser click --ref e23` **Image generation timeout:** - DALL-E generation takes 30-60 seconds - Use `sleep 45` then re-snapshot to check **Bot detection / Login issues:** - The tab must be already logged in via your real browser - Use the Chrome extension relay (attached tab), not the isolated browser ## Tips 1. **Keep ChatGPT tab open:** Once attached, keep the tab open for future use 2. **Check targetId:** The targetId changes if you close/reopen the tab — always run `tabs` first 3. **Use `--submit`:** The `type` command supports `--submit` to press Enter automatically 4. **Unique prefix:** `--target-id` accepts a unique prefix, no need for the full 32-char ID 5. **Pro subscription:** ChatGPT Pro gives better image quality and faster generation ## Security Note This approach uses your actual Chrome browser session, so it inherits all your ChatGPT permissions and settings. No credentials are stored or transmitted - everything happens in your existing browser session.