Can I request specific news topics?

Yes, the skill uses scoring logic to find the best match among visible tiles for requests like 'live news', 'UN General Assembly', or 'latest music'.

What are the prerequisites?

You must have VacuumTube installed at /opt/VacuumTube/vacuumtube and configured to run with a remote debugging port (default 9992).

VacuumTube is a specialized YouTube TV client wrapper that this skill controls directly via the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP).

How does this skill differ from standard browser automation?

Instead of using Playwright or standard Selenium, it connects to a specific port on a running VacuumTube instance to manipulate the DOM and trigger actions more reliably within the YouTube TV interface.

Does it handle window placement?

Yes, the skill includes logic to move and tile the VacuumTube window to specific locations on your desktop (e.g., top-right) for an optimized workspace.

VacuumTube Media Controller

Name: VacuumTube Media Controller
Author: yuiseki

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Browser Automation

Automates the VacuumTube YouTube TV client via Chrome DevTools Protocol to select and play music, BGM, and live news.

The VacuumTube skill provides specialized automation for the VacuumTube YouTube TV interface, allowing Claude to directly control media playback without relying on standard browser drivers like Playwright. It utilizes the Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) to navigate the YouTube TV DOM, handle account logins, manage window placement on the desktop, and intelligently select content based on user requests for background music or latest news updates. It is particularly useful for maintaining an ambient environment or staying informed with live broadcasts while working, providing seamless hands-free control over the media experience.

Key Features

01Intelligent heuristic-based content selection for BGM and live news

02Support for background execution via tmux for stable long-term operation

03Automated window management and desktop positioning using xdotool and wmctrl

04Direct CDP integration for low-level DOM control of YouTube TV

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06Seamless account selection and navigation state management

Use Cases

01Playing lo-fi or ambient background music for deep work sessions

02Quickly accessing live news or specific global event coverage like the UN General Assembly

03Automating the startup and positioning of the YouTube TV client on a dedicated display

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add yuiseki/ai-secretary vacuumtube

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT