A documentation-only reference guide for converting existing GitHub projects into modular Openclaw Skills.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install github-to-skill
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 github-to-skill 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 GitHub to OpenClaw Skill?
The GitHub to OpenClaw Skill guide serves as a comprehensive roadmap for developers looking to port open-source repositories into the OpenClaw ecosystem. As a documentation-only resource, it eliminates execution risks while providing the technical scaffolding needed to package code as a functional agent skill.
By following this guide, users can understand how to structure their directories, handle dependencies for Python and Node.js, and ensure license compliance. It is an essential resource for those who want to extend the capabilities of their AI agents using proven open-source logic found across Openclaw Skills.
GitHub to OpenClaw Skill Use Cases
- Porting existing GitHub tools into the OpenClaw agent environment
- Learning the standard packaging format for Openclaw Skills
- Assessing third-party repositories for license and dependency compatibility
- Structuring complex multi-file projects into a single modular skill
How GitHub to OpenClaw Skill Works
- Project Evaluation: Assess the source repository for license compatibility (MIT, Apache, etc.) and technical complexity.
- File Analysis: Identify core entry points like index.js or main.py and essential metadata files.
- Structure Creation: Initialize a new directory with the mandatory SKILL.md and supporting README.md files.
- Dependency Mapping: Declare required packages in package.json or requirements.txt for cross-environment compatibility.
- Verification: Validate the SKILL.md format and restart the OpenClaw environment to recognize the new skill.
GitHub to OpenClaw Skill Setup
Since this is a documentation-only resource, no code execution is required. To use this as a reference within your environment, place the SKILL.md in your local skills directory:
mkdir -p ~/openclaw/skills/github-to-skill
# Copy the reference SKILL.md content into this directory
Ensure your target project follows the Openclaw Skills directory standard:
- SKILL.md (Required)
- README.md (Usage instructions)
- src/ (Source code)
GitHub to OpenClaw Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The conversion process organizes data according to the following taxonomy:
| File | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| SKILL.md | Definition | Metadata, versioning, and author info for Openclaw Skills |
| package.json | Metadata | Node.js specific dependency and script mapping |
| requirements.txt | Metadata | Python specific library requirements |
| .env | Excluded | Should never be included in Openclaw Skills to protect secrets |
GitHub to OpenClaw Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-language support guidance covering both Python and Node.js ecosystems
- Security-first exclusion patterns to prevent accidental leaking of .env or .key files
- Detailed license compliance matrix for safe reuse of open-source code
- Standardized template for creating consistent metadata across all Openclaw Skills
SKILL.md
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