ChatGPT Image Generation

Generate images using ChatGPT's DALL-E integration through OpenClaw browser automation.

Prerequisites

1. 1. Chrome Extension Installation:

1. 2. Initial Setup (one-time):

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.

• - <ref> and <text> are positional arguments (no --ref flag)
• INLINECODE13 accepts a full ID or unique prefix (e.g. 77CB instead of 77CB8A574E8A44861C5FE49388EF6ABC)
• INLINECODE16 is a parent option on openclaw browser, not on subcommands

Workflow

1. List Attached Tabs

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Look for a tab with URL containing chatgpt.com. Note the targetId.

2. Get Snapshot (find element refs)

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This outputs a tree with refs like e23, e589, etc. Always run snapshot before interacting.

3. Click an Element

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4. Type Text

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Add --submit to press Enter after typing:
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5. Press a Key

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6. Wait for Generation

Use sleep to wait for DALL-E to generate (30-60 seconds):
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Then take a new snapshot to check the result:
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Complete Example Session

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Troubleshooting

"Can't reach the OpenClaw browser control service":

• - Gateway restart needed: INLINECODE24
• 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, INLINECODE29
• ref is a positional argument: browser click e23, NOT INLINECODE31

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. 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.