A powerful bridge for triggering over 84 specialized Alter macOS AI actions directly from your terminal or AI agent.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install alter-actions
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 alter-actions 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 Alter Action Trigger?
The Alter Action Trigger is a specialized tool designed for macOS users to bridge the gap between their development environment and the Alter AI ecosystem. By leveraging x-callback-urls, this skill allows users and AI agents to programmatically invoke a massive catalog of over 84 pre-configured AI actions ranging from prose analysis to code documentation. This integration is a core part of the Openclaw Skills library, enabling sophisticated automation of repetitive cognitive tasks directly on the desktop.
Whether you need to summarize a YouTube video, generate a commit message, or translate complex documents, this skill provides a structured interface to Alter's capabilities. It simplifies the process of building complex workflows by providing natural language discovery and direct execution of AI-driven tasks, making it an essential component for power users looking to enhance their Openclaw Skills experience.
Alter Action Trigger Use Cases
- Automating code reviews and documentation during the development lifecycle.
- Rapidly translating text or entire Keynote presentations between multiple languages.
- Extracting actionable items, email addresses, or trends from large blocks of text.
- Changing the tone of written content for professional or informal contexts instantly.
- Generating AI-driven visualizations like charts, diagrams, and maps from raw data.
How Alter Action Trigger Works
- The user or agent selects a specific action ID from the Alter action catalog.
- Input text or specific parameters (like target language or tone) are provided to the skill.
- The skill automatically URL-encodes the inputs and constructs a valid x-callback-url following the alter://action/{id} format.
- The constructed URL is executed using the macOS open command, triggering the Alter app to process the request.
- For discovery, the skill uses natural language matching to help users find the right action for their specific needs.
Alter Action Trigger Setup
Ensure you have the Alter app installed on your macOS device. Then, integrate the skill into your environment:
# Clone or download the skill files
# Install dependencies if required
npm install
# Test the connection by triggering a simple action
node index.js trigger ask-anything --input "Hello from Openclaw Skills"
Alter Action Trigger Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its functions around a robust catalog of action metadata. Data is passed primarily through URL parameters and handles the following structures:
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Action ID | A unique identifier for the specific Alter task (e.g., correct-grammar). |
| Input | The primary text or instruction to be processed by the AI. |
| Parameters | Key-value pairs used for action-specific settings like tone or language. |
| Categories | Metadata used to group actions into logical buckets like writing, code, or git. |
Alter Action Trigger Advanced Features
- Natural language action discovery to find the best tool for a task without knowing the ID.
- Programmatic x-callback-url generation for use in external scripts or automation tools.
- Category-based filtering to explore and list specific groups of AI capabilities.
- Support for expert Co-Intelligence GPTs specializing in business strategy, marketing, and software architecture.
- Seamless integration with existing Openclaw Skills to create multi-step AI automation chains.
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