A command-line utility that presents text messages inside a speech bubble spoken by a red ASCII art lobster.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install clawsay-0
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 clawsay-0 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 Clawsay?
Clawsay is a specialized utility designed for the Openclaw environment that adds personality and visual flair to terminal outputs. Much like the classic cowsay utility, Clawsay enables users and automated scripts to communicate messages through a distinct red ASCII lobster. This tool is part of the broader ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, helping developers make agentic feedback more recognizable and engaging during complex multi-step workflows.
Clawsay Use Cases
- Providing status updates during long-running AI agent tasks.
- Debugging scripts with visually distinct terminal markers.
- Adding a touch of humor and personality to automated developer reports.
- Signaling the successful completion of a migration or build process.
How Clawsay Works
- The user or agent provides a text string as an argument to the Clawsay script.
- The script processes the input to calculate appropriate speech bubble dimensions.
- A red-colored ASCII lobster is rendered below the formatted speech bubble.
- The final composite graphic is printed to standard output (stdout).
Clawsay Setup
To use this tool within the Openclaw Skills framework, ensure you have the uv package manager installed. Navigate to the scripts directory and execute the script using the following command:
cd scripts && uv run clawsay.py "Your Message Here"
Clawsay Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Message Input | String provided via command line arguments. |
| Output Format | ASCII art lobster with a dynamic speech bubble. |
| Color Palette | ANSI escape codes for red lobster rendering. |
Clawsay Advanced Features
- Seamless integration with uv for efficient dependency management.
- Support for dynamic multi-line message wrapping within the speech bubble.
- Lightweight execution suitable for inclusion in complex AI agent workflows.
- Red color formatting for high visibility in dark terminal environments.
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