Transform any GUI application or source repository into a stateful, agent-ready command-line interface.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install lobster-cli-anything
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 lobster-cli-anything using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is CLI-Anything for OpenClaw?
The CLI-Anything skill for OpenClaw provides a structured framework for generating standardized Python-based command-line wrappers for complex software. By leveraging the power of Openclaw Skills, developers can automate the creation of stateful Click-based interfaces that support both one-shot commands and interactive REPL modes. This approach ensures that any application, regardless of its original interface, becomes easily controllable by AI agents and developers alike through a consistent API.
This skill is particularly valuable for bridging the gap between legacy GUI applications and modern automated workflows. As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it focuses on high-impact feature extraction, backend API wrapping, and automated validation to ensure the resulting harness is robust, installable, and machine-readable.
CLI-Anything for OpenClaw Use Cases
- Transforming a GitHub repository without a CLI into a fully interactive tool.
- Creating stateful agent harnesses for complex GUI-based software.
- Validating and refining existing CLI wrappers to ensure compliance with the Openclaw Skills methodology.
- Automating unit and end-to-end testing for application-specific CLI tools.
How CLI-Anything for OpenClaw Works
- Source Acquisition: The skill identifies the target software from a local path or GitHub URL.
- Architecture Analysis: Openclaw Skills analyze the internal data model, existing APIs, and GUI-to-API mappings.
- Design Phase: A state model and command group structure are designed to reflect the software's core functionality.
- Implementation: The scaffold is generated with a stateful Click CLI and a dedicated backend wrapper.
- Testing & Validation: Automated unit and E2E tests are executed to verify the harness against the real software backend.
- Documentation: README and usage guides are automatically generated based on the implemented commands.
- Verification: The skill confirms the local installation with pip to ensure the entry point is active.
CLI-Anything for OpenClaw Setup
To begin using this tool within the Openclaw Skills framework, ensure your environment is ready for Python development. Install the generated harness using:
# Navigate to the software directory
cd <software_name>
# Install the harness in editable mode
pip install -e .
# Verify the installation
cli-anything-<software> --help
CLI-Anything for OpenClaw Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes files into a standardized namespace package structure to maintain compatibility across Openclaw Skills projects:
| Directory/File | Description |
|---|---|
agent-harness/ |
Root directory for the generated CLI tool. |
cli_anything/<software>/ |
The core namespace package containing the CLI logic. |
<software>_cli.py |
The main Click CLI entry point and command definitions. |
core/ |
Logic for state management and internal data structures. |
utils/ |
Wrappers for the target software backend (e.g., <software>_backend.py). |
tests/ |
Unit and end-to-end test suites. |
CLI-Anything for OpenClaw Advanced Features
- Default REPL mode for interactive sessions without requiring specific subcommands.
- Machine-readable JSON output for all commands to facilitate AI agent integration.
- Stateful session management with support for undo and redo operations.
- Automated gap analysis during the refinement phase to identify missing high-impact features.
- Standardized namespace package layout for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills.
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