A powerful CLI integration that lets you run Cursor Agent for complex coding tasks without consuming Openclaw Skills API credits.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cursor-agent-openclaw
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 cursor-agent-openclaw using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Cursor Agent?
The Cursor Agent skill enables developers to leverage the full power of Cursor AI capabilities directly within their automated workflows. By utilizing the local agent binary, this skill allows for sophisticated code editing, refactoring, and architectural planning while bypassing additional API costs by using your existing Cursor subscription. It is an essential addition to Openclaw Skills for anyone looking to maintain high-velocity development without scaling expenses.
This skill acts as a bridge between the Openclaw Skills environment and your local codebase, providing a secure and consent-driven way to apply changes. Whether you are fixing bugs or conducting deep code reviews, the integration ensures that your project context is respected through automatic loading of local rules and documentation.
Cursor Agent Use Cases
- Executing complex code refactors across multiple files using your Cursor subscription via Openclaw Skills.
- Performing comprehensive code reviews and architectural planning without incurring extra token costs.
- Automating routine bug fixes and feature implementations with human-in-the-loop validation.
- Running long-running background coding tasks through the Cursor cloud interface while managing them via Openclaw Skills.
How Cursor Agent Works
- The skill identifies a coding task that requires non-trivial file modifications or analysis.
- It verifies the presence of the required agent binary and local repository context within the Openclaw Skills environment.
- A mandatory consent check is initiated where the agent states its intent and waits for user approval.
- The process typically starts in a read-only ask mode to generate a plan or explanation.
- Upon explicit user confirmation, the skill executes the task in write mode to apply changes or performs a cloud-based run.
- Finally, the user manually reviews the diffs and commits the changes to ensure full control over the codebase.
Cursor Agent Setup
To use this skill within Openclaw Skills, you must first install the Cursor Agent CLI from the official Cursor documentation. Ensure the agent binary is available in your system PATH. Verify the installation by running:
agent --version
Once installed, Openclaw Skills can trigger the helper scripts to manage sessions and execute tasks. No additional API keys are required for this specific skill as it leverages your local Cursor login status.
Cursor Agent Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Cursor Agent skill interacts with your local file system and generates session-specific data to track progress. It organizes information as follows:
| Data Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Project Context | Automatically loads .cursor/rules and AGENTS.md for domain-specific logic. |
| Session Logs | Managed via agent ls, allowing for session resumption and history tracking within Openclaw Skills. |
| Output Formats | Supports text for human readability and json for programmatic integration. |
| Context Mapping | Uses @file syntax to map specific project files into the AI context window. |
Cursor Agent Advanced Features
- Seamless integration with the Cursor Cloud for handling large repositories or long-duration background tasks via Openclaw Skills.
- Multi-model routing allowing you to switch between Sonnet for speed and Opus-Thinking for complex architecture.
- Session persistence features like --continue and --resume to pick up exactly where a previous task left off.
- Support for headless execution modes with --trust flags for streamlined, yet secure, automation.
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