A powerful integration for automating API design and debugging workflows within the Insomnia platform.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install insomnia
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 insomnia 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 Insomnia?
The Insomnia skill for Openclaw Skills provides a robust bridge between your AI agent and the popular cross-platform API client. This integration allows developers and testers to programmatically interact with workspaces, design documents, and environments without manual intervention. By leveraging this skill, teams can automate the repetitive parts of API development, from testing REST and GraphQL endpoints to managing complex environment variables.
This tool is built on the Membrane framework, ensuring that authentication and credential management are handled securely in the background. It transforms the way you debug APIs by allowing Openclaw Skills to trigger specific actions, search for existing request collections, and even proxy direct requests to the Insomnia API with injected authentication headers.
Insomnia Use Cases
- Automating API testing and debugging within Insomnia workspaces.
- Programmatically managing request collections and design documents.
- Streamlining environment variable updates for different staging levels.
- Integrating API design workflows into larger Openclaw Skills automation pipelines.
How Insomnia Works
- The user installs and logs into the Membrane CLI to establish a secure context for Openclaw Skills.
- A connection to Insomnia is established using a simple URL-based command.
- The system polls the connection status to ensure it is ready or handles required user actions like OAuth.
- The agent searches for specific actions or intents using natural language queries to identify the best way to interact with the API.
- Actions are executed with JSON parameters, or direct proxy requests are sent for more granular control over the API client.
Insomnia Setup
To get started with this skill for Openclaw Skills, follow these installation steps:
# Install the CLI
npm install -g @membranehq/cli@latest
# Login to your account
membrane login --tenant --clientName=openclaw
# Ensure a connection to Insomnia
membrane connection ensure "https://insomnia.rest/" --json
If the connection state is BUILDING, use the following command to wait for readiness:
npx @membranehq/cli connection get <id> --wait --json
Insomnia Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Insomnia skill for Openclaw Skills organizes data around the core Insomnia hierarchy. All interactions are handled via JSON payloads for maximum compatibility.
| Entity | Description |
|---|---|
| Workspace | The top-level container for API projects and request collections. |
| Design Document | Specifications and documentation for API architecture. |
| Environment | Configuration sets and variables for different deployment stages. |
| Request | Individual REST, GraphQL, or gRPC calls stored within the client. |
Insomnia Advanced Features
- Intelligent action discovery using natural language intent via Openclaw Skills.
- Automatic credential refreshing and secure token management via the Membrane server.
- Raw API proxying for edge cases not covered by pre-built actions, allowing for custom endpoint interaction.
- Support for multi-agent environments by specifying agent types like openclaw, claude, or windsurf during login.
SKILL.md
Loading
Related Openclaw Skills
Amadeus
A comprehensive integration for AI agents to search, price, and book flights, hotels, and car rentals via the Amadeus travel technology platform.
Alight Solutions
A powerful integration for Alight Solutions that enables AI agents to manage employee benefits, payroll records, and HR data through the Membrane CLI.
Loggly
A cloud-based log management integration for aggregating and analyzing real-time log data through AI-driven workflows.
Makelog
Makelog is a specialized tool for software teams to automate the creation, management, and distribution of changelogs and release notes.
OpenAPI Generator
Automate the generation of API client libraries, server stubs, and documentation from OpenAPI specifications using Membrane-powered workflows.
Ubiq Security
Ubiq Security provides a seamless integration for encryption-as-a-service, allowing AI agents to manage cryptographic keypairs and protect sensitive data.
Featured*
