Getting Started with ClawHub
Learn how to discover, install, and manage OpenClaw skills from ClawHub. This guide covers everything from searching for skills to publishing your own.
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Prerequisites
- OpenClaw CLI installed on your system
- Basic command line knowledge
- GitHub account (optional, only required for publishing skills)
- Account must be at least one week old to publish
Search for Skills
ClawHub offers multiple ways to discover skills that fit your needs. The platform uses vector search technology with embeddings for semantic skill discovery.
Method 1: Using ClawHub.ai Website
Visit https://clawhub.ai to browse:
- 3,286 community-built skills
- 1.5M+ total downloads
- Skills organized into 11 major categories
- Search with natural language queries
Method 2: Using CLI Search
openclaw skill search "automate my email workflow"
# Vector search finds relevant skills semantically
openclaw skill search "github integration"
# Browse by category
openclaw skill search "productivity"
💡 Vector Search Technology
ClawHub uses embeddings-based semantic search, not just keyword matching. This means you can search using natural language descriptions, and ClawHub will find relevant skills even if they don't contain your exact keywords.
Example: Searching "automate emails" will find email automation skills even if they don't use those exact words.
Browse by Category
Skills are organized into 11 major categories:
- AI/ML - AI models, NLP, embeddings, RAG (1,588 skills)
- Utility - File operations, storage, system tools (1,520 skills)
- Development - GitHub, CI/CD, testing, databases (976 skills)
- Productivity - Document processing, scheduling, email (822 skills)
- Web - Browser automation, HTTP requests, web scraping (637 skills)
- Science - Data analysis, statistics, research tools (598 skills)
- Media - Video, audio, image processing (365 skills)
- Social - Twitter, Discord, Slack, Telegram (364 skills)
- Finance - Stock analysis, cryptocurrency, investing (311 skills)
- Location - Maps, weather, navigation, travel (153 skills)
- Business - Marketing, CRM, enterprise tools (151 skills)
Filter and Sort
- Sort by: Popular, Recent, Stars, Downloads
- Filter by category and tags
- View top-rated skills
View Skill Details
Before installing any skill, carefully review its details:
Skill Information
- Name and Description: What the skill does
- Author Information: Who created it
- Version History: Semver versioning (e.g., 1.2.3)
- Dependencies: Required skills or libraries
- Installation Instructions: How to install and configure
- Community Feedback: Stars, comments, ratings
- Security Status: Any reported issues
⚠️ Security Best Practices
After the ClawHavoc incident in February 2026 (341 malicious skills discovered), always:
- Check author reputation and verification status
- Read community comments and ratings
- Verify star count and download statistics
- Check when the skill was last updated
- Be cautious with newly published skills
- Review our Security Guide
Understanding Semver Versioning
ClawHub uses Semantic Versioning (Semver) in the format MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH:
- MAJOR: Breaking changes (1.0.0 → 2.0.0)
- MINOR: New features, backward compatible (1.0.0 → 1.1.0)
- PATCH: Bug fixes (1.0.0 → 1.0.1)
Install a Skill
Once you've found a skill you want to use, installation is straightforward with the OpenClaw CLI.
Basic Installation
openclaw skill install github-integration
# Install a specific version
openclaw skill install [email protected]
# Example: Install popular skills
openclaw skill install notion-integration
openclaw skill install slack-integration
openclaw skill install home-assistant
What Happens During Installation
- Automatic Dependency Resolution: ClawHub checks and installs required dependencies
- Version Compatibility Checking: Ensures compatibility with your OpenClaw version
- Installation Confirmation: Displays installation progress and success message
- Skill Registration: Skill becomes available to your OpenClaw agent
✓ Installation Complete
Once installed, the skill is immediately available to your OpenClaw agent. No additional configuration is required unless specified in the skill's documentation.
Verify Installation
openclaw skill list
# Check specific skill info
openclaw skill info github-integration
# View skill version
openclaw skill info github-integration --version
Use Installed Skills
After installation, skills are automatically available to your OpenClaw agent.
Automatic Integration
- Skills integrate seamlessly with OpenClaw
- No manual activation required
- Agent can access skill capabilities immediately
- Skills appear in agent's available tools
Check Available Skills
openclaw skill list
# Check skill status
openclaw skill status
💡 Using Skills in OpenClaw
Once installed, skills become part of your agent's capabilities. The AI agent will automatically use appropriate skills to accomplish tasks you request.
Manage Skills
Keep your skills updated and organized with these management commands.
Update Skills
openclaw skill update github-integration
# Update all skills
openclaw skill update --all
# Check for available updates
openclaw skill outdated
Remove Skills
openclaw skill remove github-integration
# Remove with dependencies
openclaw skill remove github-integration --cascade
# Clean up unused dependencies
openclaw skill prune
Skill Information
openclaw skill info github-integration
# List all installed skills
openclaw skill list
# Show skill dependencies
openclaw skill deps github-integration
Publishing Your Own Skill
Share your skills with the ClawHub community.
Requirements
- GitHub account (at least one week old)
- Valid SKILL.md file with proper metadata
- Clear documentation
- Proper semantic versioning
- Testing confirmation
- No malicious code
SKILL.md Structure
Every skill requires a SKILL.md file containing:
- Metadata: name, version, description
- Interface Definition: AI tool calling instructions
- Execution Logic: Scripts (Python, Node.js, or Bash)
Publishing Process
# 2. Test your skill thoroughly
# 3. Publish to ClawHub
openclaw skill publish
# 4. Skill undergoes review process
# 5. Once approved, appears in ClawHub directory
⚠️ Security Review
After the ClawHavoc incident, ClawHub has implemented:
- Automated malware scanning
- Stricter review processes
- Community reporting (3 reports = auto-hide)
- Enhanced moderation
Review typically takes 2-5 business days.
Update Your Skill
# Follow Semver rules
openclaw skill publish
# Updates also go through review