techsmith-install-auth
Install TechSmith Snagit COM API and register the COM server for automation. Use when setting up Snagit automation, configuring COM interop, or initializing Camtasia batch processing. Trigger: "install techsmith, setup snagit, techsmith COM API".
Best use case
techsmith-install-auth is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Install TechSmith Snagit COM API and register the COM server for automation. Use when setting up Snagit automation, configuring COM interop, or initializing Camtasia batch processing. Trigger: "install techsmith, setup snagit, techsmith COM API".
Teams using techsmith-install-auth should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/techsmith-install-auth/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How techsmith-install-auth Compares
| Feature / Agent | techsmith-install-auth | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Install TechSmith Snagit COM API and register the COM server for automation. Use when setting up Snagit automation, configuring COM interop, or initializing Camtasia batch processing. Trigger: "install techsmith, setup snagit, techsmith COM API".
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# TechSmith Install & Auth
## Overview
TechSmith products (Snagit, Camtasia) offer automation through the Snagit COM Server API (Windows) and Camtasia's command-line batch processing. No traditional API keys -- COM registration is the auth mechanism.
## Prerequisites
- Windows OS (COM API is Windows-only)
- Snagit 2023+ or Camtasia 2023+ installed
- PowerShell 5.1+ or .NET SDK for COM interop
## Instructions
### Step 1: Verify Snagit COM Server Registration
```powershell
# Check if Snagit COM server is registered
$snagit = New-Object -ComObject Snagit.ImageCapture
if ($snagit) { Write-Host "Snagit COM server registered successfully" }
```
### Step 2: Re-register COM Server (if needed)
```powershell
# Run as Administrator
$snagitPath = "C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Snagit 2025\Snagit32.exe"
& $snagitPath /register
```
### Step 3: Python COM Interop
```python
# pip install pywin32
import win32com.client
snagit = win32com.client.Dispatch("Snagit.ImageCapture")
print(f"Snagit version: Connected via COM")
```
### Step 4: C# COM Interop
```csharp
using SNAGITLib;
var capture = new ImageCaptureClass();
Console.WriteLine("Snagit COM initialized");
```
### Step 5: Verify Camtasia CLI
```powershell
# Camtasia batch producer
$camtasia = "C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Camtasia 2025\CamtasiaProducer.exe"
& $camtasia --help
```
## Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| `REGDB_E_CLASSNOTREG` | COM not registered | Run Snagit32.exe /register as admin |
| `Class not registered` | Wrong bitness | Use 32-bit PowerShell for 32-bit Snagit |
| `pywin32 not found` | Missing package | `pip install pywin32` |
| Camtasia CLI not found | Not in PATH | Use full path to CamtasiaProducer.exe |
## Resources
- [Snagit COM Samples](https://github.com/TechSmith/Snagit-COM-Samples)
- [Snagit COM Server Guide (PDF)](https://assets.techsmith.com/Docs/Snagit-2022-COM-Server-Guide.pdf)
- [TechSmith GitHub](https://github.com/TechSmith)
## Next Steps
Proceed to `techsmith-hello-world` for your first capture.Related Skills
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