A comprehensive developer guide and template system for creating, formatting, and publishing custom Openclaw Skills to the ClawHub marketplace.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install clawhub-skill-creator-guide
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 clawhub-skill-creator-guide 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 ClawHub Skill Creator?
The ClawHub Skill Creator is a specialized resource designed to help developers build high-quality extensions for the OpenClaw ecosystem. It provides the standardized blueprints required to transform local scripts and workflows into discoverable Openclaw Skills. By following these guidelines, developers ensure their tools meet the strict formatting requirements for YAML frontmatter and metadata structures, enabling seamless integration with AI coding agents.
This skill serves as the primary technical reference for the lifecycle of skill development. It covers everything from initial directory setup to final registry publication, ensuring that Openclaw Skills are properly categorized, versioned, and documented for the community. Whether you are building simple wrappers or complex script-based automations, this creator provides the necessary validation steps to avoid common deployment pitfalls.
ClawHub Skill Creator Use Cases
- Creating new Openclaw Skills from scratch with correct YAML and JSON structures.
- Migrating existing automation scripts into the standardized ClawHub format.
- Troubleshooting and fixing formatting errors in previously developed Openclaw Skills.
- Standardizing skill documentation to improve discoverability in the AI agent marketplace.
How ClawHub Skill Creator Works
- Organize your tool into a dedicated directory using a kebab-case naming convention.
- Configure the SKILL.md file with the mandatory YAML frontmatter including name and description.
- Synchronize metadata by creating a _meta.json file that mirrors the SKILL.md properties.
- Authenticate your local environment with the Openclaw Skills registry via the CLI login command.
- Deploy the finalized tool using the npx clawhub publish command with appropriate slugs and versioning.
ClawHub Skill Creator Setup
To begin creating Openclaw Skills, ensure you have a GitHub account at least 14 days old and the latest CLI tools installed.
# 1. Create your skill directory
mkdir -p ./my-custom-skill
# 2. Authenticate the CLI
npx clawhub login
# 3. Publish your skill to the registry
npx clawhub publish /absolute/path/to/skill \
--slug my-custom-skill \
--name "Display Name" \
--version 1.0.0 \
--tags "utility,automation"
ClawHub Skill Creator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The architecture of Openclaw Skills relies on a specific file hierarchy and metadata synchronization between Markdown and JSON files.
| File | Role | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| SKILL.md | Primary Documentation | Must include YAML frontmatter (---) with name and description. |
| _meta.json | Discovery Metadata | Must contain valid JSON with version and tag arrays. |
| scripts/ | Logic Folder | Optional directory for executable code or secondary scripts. |
| assets/ | Resource Folder | Optional directory for images, diagrams, or static files. |
ClawHub Skill Creator Advanced Features
- Strict YAML frontmatter validation to ensure Openclaw Skills render correctly in the ClawHub dashboard.
- Semantic versioning support (SemVer) for managing iterative updates and feature releases.
- Multi-tag taxonomy system for improved search filtering and category mapping.
- Automated authentication flow via GitHub OAuth for secure skill publishing.
- Absolute path verification to prevent common 'folder not found' deployment errors.
SKILL.md
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