openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Image viewer broken - Cannot find package 'sharp' [1 participants]

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openclaw/openclaw#56774Fetched 2026-04-08 01:47:58
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Error Message

Image reading via read tool is broken. Error: Cannot find package 'sharp'. 3. Error occurs

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Bug Description

Image reading via read tool is broken. Error: Cannot find package 'sharp'.

Environment:

  • Platform: Windows 11
  • QClaw desktop app
  • Channel: WeChat

Steps:

  1. User sends image via WeChat
  2. AI attempts to read image
  3. Error occurs

Impact: Users cannot share screenshots for AI help.

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Fix Plan

The fix involves installing the required 'sharp' package.

Steps to Fix

  • Install the 'sharp' package using npm by running the command:
npm install sharp
  • Import the 'sharp' package in the image reading code:
const sharp = require('sharp');
  • Use the 'sharp' package to read the image:
sharp(inputImagePath)
  .raw()
  .toBuffer((err, buffer) => {
    if (err) {
      console.error(err);
    } else {
      // Process the image buffer
    }
  });
  • Ensure the 'sharp' package is properly configured and compatible with the QClaw desktop app and WeChat channel.

Verification

  • Test the image reading functionality by sending an image via WeChat and verifying that the AI can read it without errors.
  • Check the console logs for any error messages related to the 'sharp' package.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure to handle errors and exceptions properly when working with the 'sharp' package.
  • Consider adding a try-catch block to handle any potential errors:
try {
  // Image reading code
} catch (err) {
  console.error(err);
  // Handle the error
}

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