A command-line utility for AI agents to create hard and symbolic links for better file referencing and directory organization.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install ln-tool
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 ln-tool using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is ln-tool?
The ln-tool is a specialized utility designed to manage file system references through the creation of links. As a key component within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it allows developers and AI agents to establish connections between files without duplicating data. It supports both hard links, which share the same inode as the source, and symbolic links, which serve as path-based references that can span across different filesystems.
This tool is essential for maintaining clean project structures, managing shared resources, and creating shortcuts for frequently accessed binaries or configuration files. By integrating this into your workflow, you enhance the file management capabilities of your AI environment while ensuring high performance and data integrity.
ln-tool Use Cases
- Organizing project assets by creating symbolic links to a central repository.
- Managing multiple versions of software binaries using symlinks for easy switching.
- Saving disk space by using hard links for identical files across different directories.
- Referencing system-wide configuration files within local project environments.
How ln-tool Works
- The tool receives the source target path and the desired link name as primary inputs.
- It evaluates the provided options to determine if the user requires a symbolic link or a standard hard link.
- The utility checks for existing files at the destination path and applies the force flag if necessary to overwrite them.
- It interfaces with the filesystem to create the link, ensuring the reference is valid and accessible.
- Upon completion, it provides confirmation that the link has been established for the AI agent to proceed with its workflow.
ln-tool Setup
To integrate this utility with your agent, ensure the Openclaw Skills environment is active. You can use the tool directly via the CLI as shown below:
# Creating a standard hard link
ln-tool source_file.txt destination_link.txt
# Creating a symbolic link to a directory or file
ln-tool -s /path/to/target ./local_link
ln-tool Data Schema & Taxonomy
The ln-tool operates on standard filesystem paths and uses the following parameters:
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| target | string | The path to the source file or directory |
| link_name | string | The name or path of the link to be created |
| -s | flag | Specifies that a symbolic link should be created instead of a hard link |
| -f | flag | Forces the operation by removing existing files at the destination path |
| -n | flag | Instructs the tool to treat the destination as a normal file |
ln-tool Advanced Features
- Cross-filesystem support for symbolic links to manage disparate storage volumes.
- Atomic replacement of existing links using the force flag for automated deployments.
- Inode-level data sharing via hard links for maximum storage efficiency.
- Seamless integration with AI coding agents to automate environment configuration and path mapping.
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