How do I install the Gripper skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add bytesagain/gripper in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Gripper safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. Capability flags: executes scripts. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Gripper?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Gripper free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Gripper?

bytesagain (@bytesagain) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Gripper by bytesagain — Agent Skill

Name: Gripper
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: bytesagain

File contents

Gripper — Robot Gripper Reference

Quick-reference skill for gripper types, force calculations, actuator selection, and end-effector design.

When to Use

Selecting a gripper type for a robot application
Calculating required gripping force for a payload
Choosing between pneumatic, electric, and vacuum grippers
Designing custom jaw geometry for specific parts
Troubleshooting grip failures in production

Commands

`intro`

scripts/script.sh intro

Gripper fundamentals — types, actuation methods, key specifications.

`types`

scripts/script.sh types

Gripper types: parallel, angular, three-jaw, vacuum, magnetic, soft, adaptive.

`force`

scripts/script.sh force

Grip force calculation — formulas, safety factors, friction coefficients.

`pneumatic`

scripts/script.sh pneumatic

Pneumatic grippers — cylinders, valves, air prep, circuit design.

`electric`

scripts/script.sh electric

Electric grippers — servo, stepper, advantages over pneumatic.

`vacuum`

scripts/script.sh vacuum

Vacuum grippers — suction cups, venturi generators, cup selection.

`applications`

scripts/script.sh applications

Gripper applications by industry: automotive, electronics, food, pharma.

`checklist`

scripts/script.sh checklist

Gripper selection and commissioning checklist.

`help`

scripts/script.sh help

`version`

scripts/script.sh version

Configuration

Variable	Description
`GRIPPER_DIR`	Data directory (default: ~/.gripper/)

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---name: gripperdescription: Robot gripper reference — jaw types, force calculation, pneumatic vs electric, and end-effector selection. Use when designing gripping systems, selecting actuators, or sizing grippers for robotic applications.--- # Gripper — Robot Gripper Reference Quick-reference skill for gripper types, force calculations, actuator selection, and end-effector design. ## When to Use - Selecting a gripper type for a robot application - Calculating required gripping force for a payload - Choosing between pneumatic, electric, and vacuum grippers - Designing custom jaw geometry for specific parts - Troubleshooting grip failures in production ## Commands ### `intro` ```bash scripts/script.sh intro ``` Gripper fundamentals — types, actuation methods, key specifications. ### `types` ```bash scripts/script.sh types ``` Gripper types: parallel, angular, three-jaw, vacuum, magnetic, soft, adaptive. ### `force` ```bash scripts/script.sh force ``` Grip force calculation — formulas, safety factors, friction coefficients. ### `pneumatic` ```bash scripts/script.sh pneumatic ``` Pneumatic grippers — cylinders, valves, air prep, circuit design. ### `electric` ```bash scripts/script.sh electric ``` Electric grippers — servo, stepper, advantages over pneumatic. ### `vacuum` ```bash scripts/script.sh vacuum ``` Vacuum grippers — suction cups, venturi generators, cup selection. ### `applications` ```bash scripts/script.sh applications ``` Gripper applications by industry: automotive, electronics, food, pharma. ### `checklist` ```bash scripts/script.sh checklist ``` Gripper selection and commissioning checklist. ### `help` ```bash scripts/script.sh help ``` ### `version` ```bash scripts/script.sh version ``` ## Configuration | Variable | Description | |----------|-------------| | `GRIPPER_DIR` | Data directory (default: ~/.gripper/) | --- *Powered by BytesAgain | bytesagain.com | hello@bytesagain.com*

Frequently asked questions

Gripper

File contents

Gripper — Robot Gripper Reference

When to Use

Commands

intro

types

force

pneumatic

electric

vacuum

applications

checklist

help

version