A dynamic capability that allows AI agents to search the ClawHub registry and install new Openclaw Skills to fulfill specific user needs on demand.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install clawhub-skill-finder
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-finder 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 Skill Discovery?
Skill Discovery acts as a bridge between your agent's current capabilities and the vast ecosystem of tools available on ClawHub. When an agent encounters a request it cannot handle with its existing toolkit, this skill enables it to identify the gap, search for a solution, and offer a seamless installation path. It transforms the agent into a self-evolving system that grows more powerful as it interacts with the diverse library of Openclaw Skills.
By prioritizing specialized tools over general-purpose reasoning, Skill Discovery ensures higher accuracy and better performance for domain-specific tasks. It serves as an essential utility for users who want to extend their agent's functionality without manually browsing repositories or writing new code from scratch.
Skill Discovery Use Cases
- When the agent lacks a local tool to complete a specific task like Docker management or email sending.
- Explicit requests from users to find a skill or search for new capabilities on ClawHub.
- Identifying specialized integrations that handle complex workflows better than standard LLM logic.
- Exploring the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills to see what features can be added to the environment.
How Skill Discovery Works
- The agent extracts 1-3 relevant keywords from the user's request to identify the required capability.
- A search command is executed against the ClawHub registry to find matching Openclaw Skills.
- The agent presents a concise list of found skills, highlighting their descriptions and relevance to the user's goal.
- Upon receiving user confirmation, the agent installs the selected skill using the command line.
- The agent guides the user to refresh the session or read the new documentation to begin using the tool immediately.
Skill Discovery Setup
Skill Discovery is generally available as a core capability. To manually search for new Openclaw Skills, you can use the following command:
openclaw skills search "your-keyword"
To install a specific skill identified by the search, use:
openclaw skills install <skill-slug>
Skill Discovery Data Schema & Taxonomy
Skill Discovery utilizes simple keyword mapping and registry metadata to manage installations:
| Data Element | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Search Keywords | String | Derived terms used to query ClawHub (e.g., 'csv', 'docker'). |
| Skill Slug | String | The unique identifier for a package in the Openclaw Skills registry. |
| SKILL.md | Markdown | The definition file retrieved during installation to initialize the new tool. |
| User Confirmation | Boolean | A mandatory check performed before any installation occurs. |
Skill Discovery Advanced Features
- Context-aware keyword extraction for more accurate search results.
- Direct integration with the ClawHub public registry for real-time tool updates.
- Seamless transition from discovery to immediate tool utilization within the same session.
- Intelligent gap analysis to determine when a new skill is superior to built-in reasoning.
SKILL.md
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