A robust management skill for orchestrating persistent virtual machines on the exe.dev platform directly through SSH-based commands.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install exe-dev
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 exe-dev 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 exe-dev?
The exe-dev skill allows developers to interact with the exe.dev platform to create and manage persistent virtual machines optimized for hosting and development. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, users can automate VM lifecycles, configure HTTP proxies, and set up custom domains without leaving their terminal or agent environment.
This skill facilitates seamless integration with the Shelley agent and VSCode remote development, providing a high-performance environment for running persistent services and collaborative coding projects. It is designed for developers who need reliable, persistent compute resources that can be managed programmatically or via simple SSH-based triggers.
exe-dev Use Cases
- Deploying persistent web services and applications.
- Setting up remote development environments for VSCode.
- Managing VM access permissions and public sharing.
- Configuring custom apex and subdomains for hosted projects.
- Automating VM creation and listing for multi-agent workflows.
How exe-dev Works
- The user initiates a VM command via the Openclaw Skills interface targeting the exe.dev SSH endpoint.
- The skill executes the requested action, such as creating a new instance or listing active VMs using JSON-compatible outputs.
- For public accessibility, the skill configures the built-in HTTP proxy and maps ports based on Dockerfile specifications or manual overrides.
- Authentication headers are automatically managed for users accessing the VM through the exe.dev portal.
- Remote access is established via SSH, enabling direct interaction with the VM file system and services through tools like VSCode.
exe-dev Setup
To get started with this skill, ensure you have your SSH keys configured for exe.dev access on your local machine. Use the following commands to initialize your environment:
# List your existing VMs to verify connectivity
ssh exe.dev ls --json
# Create a new persistent VM instance
ssh exe.dev new
Refer to the internal documentation for adding users and setting up custom domain CNAME records to point your domain to your exe.xyz subdomain.
exe-dev Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes VM data and connectivity metadata using the following structure:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| VM Name | Unique identifier for the instance on the exe.xyz domain |
| Access URL | The primary HTTPS entry point for the VM (vmname.exe.xyz) |
| Port Mapping | Rules for mapping ports 3000-9999 for external access |
| Auth Headers | X-ExeDev-UserID and X-ExeDev-Email for identity propagation |
| Remote Link | VSCode-specific SSH-remote connection strings |
exe-dev Advanced Features
- Integrated Shelley agent support via port 9999 for intelligent agent-based automation.
- Granular access control using email-based user sharing and temporary share links.
- Reverse proxy testing support using mitmproxy for header injection and local debugging.
- Full custom domain support including Apex ALIAS and Subdomain CNAME configurations.
- Automation-friendly JSON output for all VM listing and management commands to support external scripts.
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