A legacy utility for file type detection that has been superseded by a more stable local version.
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1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install detect-file-type-skill
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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What is Detect File Type Skill (Deprecated)?
The Detect File Type Skill was an early utility created to assist AI agents in identifying file formats and metadata. As the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills has evolved, this specific version has been deprecated to resolve issues related to API and registry lag during its initial release. It currently serves as a vital placeholder to guide developers toward the modern, local-first version of the tool.
Detect File Type Skill (Deprecated) Use Cases
- Transitioning legacy agent environments to the latest stable Openclaw Skills.
- Identifying the correct replacement for outdated file detection packages.
- Maintaining clean development environments by removing deprecated listings.
How Detect File Type Skill (Deprecated) Works
- The user identifies a dependency on the legacy file detection logic.
- This skill provides a deprecation notice within the registry for Openclaw Skills.
- The workflow directs the user to the updated repository for detect-file-type-local.
- Users perform a cleanup of the legacy package to ensure environment stability.
Detect File Type Skill (Deprecated) Setup
This skill is deprecated and should be uninstalled. To transition your environment to the current standard for Openclaw Skills, please use the following commands:
# Uninstall the deprecated legacy skill
openclaw remove detect-file-type-skill
# Install the updated local replacement
openclaw install detect-file-type-local
Detect File Type Skill (Deprecated) Data Schema & Taxonomy
Below is the metadata taxonomy for this legacy entry:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Name | detect-file-type-skill |
| Current Status | Deprecated |
| Replacement Package | detect-file-type-local |
| Version History | 1.0.1 |
Detect File Type Skill (Deprecated) Advanced Features
- Direct link to the updated GitHub repository for improved local detection.
- Explicit migration instructions for early adopters of Openclaw Skills.
- Placeholder logic to prevent versioning conflicts in agent registries.
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