A Python-based tool that transforms static GEDCOM files into interactive, single-file HTML genealogy dashboards.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install gedcom-explorer
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 gedcom-explorer using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is GEDCOM Explorer?
The GEDCOM Explorer is a specialized tool designed to breathe life into genealogical data. By parsing standard .ged files, it generates a robust, self-contained HTML application featuring multiple tabs for deep data exploration. This utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem allows developers and researchers to visualize complex family trees without needing a database or a web server.
It provides a comprehensive overview of family history through dynamic charts, interactive visualizations, and On This Day event trackers. Whether you are managing thousands of records or a small family lineage, this skill streamlines the process of converting raw data into a shareable, user-friendly interface that works entirely in the browser.
GEDCOM Explorer Use Cases
- Visualizing complex family trees and ancestral connections from GEDCOM exports.
- Generating On This Day historical event summaries for specific family lineages.
- Creating searchable, portable family history directories for sharing with relatives.
- Analyzing geographic origins and surname distributions within a genealogical dataset.
- Researching historical figures using structured data through the Openclaw Skills framework.
How GEDCOM Explorer Works
- The user provides a standard GEDCOM (.ged) file as input to the build script.
- The Python parser extracts individuals, family units, events (births, deaths, marriages), and occupations.
- The script calculates statistics such as top surnames, geographic origins, and generation counts.
- All processed data is serialized into an optimized JSON format embedded within the HTML.
- A single-file HTML dashboard is generated, providing an offline-capable frontend for exploration.
GEDCOM Explorer Setup
To get started with this Openclaw Skills entry, ensure you have Python 3 installed. Run the following command to generate your dashboard:
python3 scripts/build_explorer.py <input.ged> [output.html] --title "My Family Tree"
To view your generated dashboard, you can open the HTML file in any browser or serve it locally using:
python3 -m http.server 8899
GEDCOM Explorer Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| individuals | Array of person objects containing names, dates, and lineage links. |
| families | Records connecting spouses and offspring. |
| statistics | Pre-calculated counts for surnames, places, and time periods. |
| timeline_events | Chronological list of all life events across the tree. |
| metadata | Title, subtitle, and generation count for the dashboard. |
GEDCOM Explorer Advanced Features
- Theming support via CSS variables located in the :root section of the output.
- Automatic detection of historical metadata such as occupation-based filters.
- Cron integration capabilities within Openclaw Skills for automated daily event notifications.
- Zoomable and pannable SVG-based Family Tree visualization.
- Global search functionality that filters data across all application tabs simultaneously.
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