smart-image-loader

---
name: smart-image-loader
description: 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

## Quick Start

When a user asks to display an image:

1. **Check if input is a URL or local path**
   - URLs start with `http://` or `https://`
   - Local paths are file paths in the workspace

2. **For URLs:**
   - Download the image to a temporary location using the Python script
   - Use `read` tool to display the image
   - Clean up the temporary file afterward

3. **For local files:**
   - Verify the file exists (relative to workspace or absolute path)
   - Use `read` tool directly to display the image

## Usage Examples

**User says:** "Show me this image: https://example.com/photo.jpg"

1. Run: `python3 scripts/smart_image_loader.py https://example.com/photo.jpg`
2. Script downloads to temp: `/tmp/dir/photo.jpg`
3. Use `read` tool on: `/tmp/dir/photo.jpg`
4. Clean up: Delete the temp file

**User says:** "Display ./images/logo.png"

1. Run: `python3 scripts/smart_image_loader.py ./images/logo.png`
2. Script verifies file exists
3. Use `read` tool on: `/home/node/clawd/images/logo.png` (absolute path)

## Script Usage

```bash
python3 scripts/smart_image_loader.py <image_path_or_url>
```

### Arguments

| Argument | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `image_path_or_url` | Either a local file path (relative or absolute) or a URL |

### Output Format

The script returns a JSON-like output with:
- `Status`: SUCCESS or FAILED
- `Type`: url or local
- `File Path`: Local path for the `read` tool
- `Message`: Status description
- `Cleanup Needed`: true if temp file should be deleted

### Examples

```bash
# URL example
python3 scripts/smart_image_loader.py https://example.com/image.jpg
# Output: Downloads to /tmp/xyz/image.jpg, use read tool on that path

# Local file example (relative)
python3 scripts/smart_image_loader.py ./photos/vacation.jpg
# Output: File found at /home/node/clawd/photos/vacation.jpg

# Local file example (absolute)
python3 scripts/smart_image_loader.py /home/node/clawd/downloads/graphic.png
# Output: File found at /home/node/clawd/downloads/graphic.png
```

## Workflow Decision Tree

```
User asks to display an image
         |
         v
    Is it a URL? (http:// or https://)
         |
    +----+---------------------------+
    |                                 |
   YES                               NO
    |                                 |
    v                                 v
Download to temp              Does file exist?
    |                                 |
    v                          +-----+-----+
Use read tool                 |           |
    |                        YES          NO
    v                              |
Cleanup temp file              v
                           Use read tool
                               |
                               v
                          Done (no cleanup)
```

## Cleanup Guidelines

- **URL downloads**: Always clean up temporary files after displaying
- **Local files**: No cleanup needed (files remain in workspace)
- Use `exec` with `rm <file_path>` for cleanup

## Image Formats Supported

- JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
- PNG (.png)
- GIF (.gif)
- WebP (.webp)
- BMP (.bmp)

## Error Handling

| Scenario | Action |
|----------|--------|
| URL download fails | Report error to user |
| Local file not found | Report error to user |
| Invalid input | Show usage instructions |