Connect your AI agents to a globally distributed data stream network for live chat, synchronization, and real-time collaboration using Openclaw Skills.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ably-realtime
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install ably-realtime using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Ably Realtime?
Ably Realtime is a powerful, globally distributed data stream network that enables developers to build and scale real-time experiences. By utilizing this integration within the framework of Openclaw Skills, developers can empower AI agents to participate in live environments, manage data synchronization, and handle multiplayer collaboration logic without the overhead of manual authentication plumbing.
This skill leverages the Membrane CLI to provide a secure and standardized interface for Ably. It abstracts away the complexities of token management and credential refreshes, allowing agents to focus on the integration logic. Whether you are building a live support bot or a real-time data analyst, this skill provides the necessary tools to interact with Ably channels, messages, and namespaces efficiently.
Ably Realtime Use Cases
- Building AI-driven live chat agents for customer support or community engagement.
- Synchronizing application state across multiple clients via real-time data streams.
- Automating notifications and alerts based on specific message patterns in Ably channels.
- Creating multiplayer collaboration tools where AI agents assist in real-time document editing or gaming.
- Developing live dashboards that update instantly as AI agents process and publish new data.
How Ably Realtime Works
- The AI agent installs and initializes the Membrane CLI to interface with the Ably network.
- Secure authentication is established using a tenant-based login, tailored to the specific agent type.
- A connection is ensured by targeting the Ably domain, which creates a managed link between the agent and the Ably API.
- The agent polls the connection status until it reaches a READY state, handling any required user actions like OAuth via provided URLs.
- The agent discovers available real-time actions by searching for specific intents (e.g., publishing messages or querying history).
- Actions are executed with JSON parameters, or the agent uses a transparent proxy to send raw requests to Ably endpoints with automatic header injection.
Ably Realtime Setup
To get started with this skill in your Openclaw Skills environment, first install the required CLI:
npm install -g @membranehq/cli@latest
Authenticate your agent using the following command:
membrane login --tenant --clientName=openclaw
Ensure a connection to Ably is established:
membrane connection ensure "https://www.ably.io/" --json
Follow the provided UI URL if a browser action is required, then verify the connection state is READY before proceeding with action calls.
Ably Realtime Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Ably Realtime skill organizes its data and interactions based on the standard Ably hierarchy. The following table describes the primary data entities:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Channel | The primary medium for message distribution; supports publishing and subscribing. |
| Message | The data packet containing the payload, name, and timestamp. |
| Namespace | Used to group channels and apply common settings or security rules. |
| API Key | A secure token managed by the Membrane backend to authorize agent requests. |
All metadata and action responses are returned as machine-readable JSON, including connection IDs and execution outputs.
Ably Realtime Advanced Features
- Intelligent action discovery that maps natural language intents to specific Ably API capabilities.
- Transparent proxy request handling with automatic authentication header injection and credential rotation.
- Support for headless environment authentication using manual code verification.
- Native compatibility with Openclaw Skills and other agent harnesses via optimized client identification.
- Long-polling connection management with built-in retry logic and state monitoring.
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