Chown CLI Tool for Openclaw

A specialized command-line utility for managing file and directory ownership with full shell and pipe compatibility.

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v1.0.0
Apr 28, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install chown-tool

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install chown-tool 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 Chown CLI Tool?

The chown-tool is a dedicated utility designed to streamline file ownership operations within a command-line environment. It serves as a vital component for developers utilizing Openclaw Skills to automate system-level tasks. By providing a clean interface for ownership operations, the tool ensures that file permissions can be managed programmatically or manually with precision. It is built to be lightweight, reliable, and perfectly suited for integration into complex development workflows or AI agent tasks.

Chown CLI Tool Use Cases

  • Automating ownership changes during application setup or deployment.
  • Managing file permissions in multi-user environments via scripts.
  • Processing batch ownership updates using piped inputs from other search tools.
  • Enabling AI agents to fix permission-related issues autonomously within a restricted environment.

How Chown CLI Tool Works

  1. The user or agent triggers the utility via the chown-tool command.
  2. Command-line arguments are parsed to identify the target files and the intended owner/group.
  3. The tool processes any piped input or specific flags to customize the operation's behavior.
  4. System-level ownership changes are applied based on the provided parameters.
  5. Success or error codes are returned to the shell for workflow validation and further processing.

Chown CLI Tool Setup

To get started with this tool in your environment, use the help command to see all available flags:

chown-tool --help

You can perform basic ownership changes by providing the necessary options and file paths:

chown-tool [options] [arguments]

The tool is also compatible with piped input for advanced workflows:

echo "input" | chown-tool [options]

Chown CLI Tool Data Schema & Taxonomy

The chown-tool operates directly on the filesystem and follows standard CLI data handling patterns to integrate with other Openclaw Skills:

Component Description
Flags Control operational modes such as recursion or verbose output
Arguments Define the destination paths and the identity of the new owner
Standard Input Accepts data from other processes for dynamic ownership assignment
Return Codes Provides standard exit status codes for automation reliability

Chown CLI Tool Advanced Features

  • Native support for shell redirects and pipes for advanced data processing.
  • Seamless integration with existing Openclaw Skills for complex automation logic.
  • Support for standard POSIX-style flags and arguments to maintain familiarity for DevOps engineers.
  • Lightweight footprint optimized for high-performance scripting environments and AI-driven agents.

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