📋 VLM
Implement vision-based AI chat capabilities using the z-ai-web-dev-sdk. Use this skill when the user needs to analyze images, describe visual content, or create applications that combine image understanding with conversational AI. Supports image URLs and base64 encoded images for multimodal interact
npx playbooks add skill answerzhao/agent-skills --skill VLM
About VLM
Built for developer workflow workflows, VLM helps AI coding agents implement vision-based ai chat capabilities using the z-ai-web-dev-sdk. use this skill when the user needs to analyze images, describe visual content, or create applications that combine image understanding with conversational ai. supports image urls and base64 encoded images for multimodal interact.
The 41-word prompt provides structured developer workflow guidance — covering detailed methodology and consistent output formats. Install it in one command.
Use Cases
- Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
- Automating release notes and changelogs
Example Prompts
System Prompt (41 words)
Implement vision-based AI chat capabilities using the z-ai-web-dev-sdk. Use this skill when the user needs to analyze images, describe visual content, or create applications that combine image understanding with conversational AI. Supports image URLs and base64 encoded images for multimodal interact
Frequently Asked Questions
What is VLM?
VLM is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Implement vision-based AI chat capabilities using the z-ai-web-dev-sdk. Use this skill when the user needs to analyze images, describe visual content, or create applications that combine image understanding with conversational AI. Supports image URLs and base64 encoded images for multimodal interact. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use VLM with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill answerzhao/agent-skills --skill VLM in your terminal to install VLM into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with VLM?
VLM is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is VLM free to use?
Yes, VLM is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/answerzhao/agent-skills/tree/main/glm-skills/VLM. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
