A secure utility for unzipping, validating, and deploying local skill packages to the Openclaw environment.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install local-skill-installer
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 local-skill-installer 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 Local Skill Installer?
The Local Skill Installer is a specialized utility designed to streamline the deployment of custom agent capabilities from local archives. It automates the extraction and validation process, ensuring that every package adheres to the technical standards required by the ecosystem. By using this tool, developers can manage their Openclaw Skills without manual file manipulation, reducing the risk of directory corruption or misconfiguration.
This skill prioritizes system integrity by performing safety checks before any file movement occurs. It handles the transition from temporary extraction states to final production directories, providing a seamless bridge between a downloaded zip file and an active, functional AI agent capability.
Local Skill Installer Use Cases
- Deploying a custom-built skill from a local development directory to the global configuration folder.
- Installing third-party Openclaw Skills shared via zip archives or internal company repositories.
- Migrating skill packages across different Linux-based workspaces while ensuring strict validation.
- Safely testing new skill versions by utilizing the built-in conflict detection and validation logic.
How Local Skill Installer Works
- Path Verification: The installer confirms the existence of the source zip file using Linux-compatible pathing.
- Isolated Extraction: Files are unzipped into a temporary directory to prevent interference with active system files.
- Integrity Validation: The skill inspects the package for mandatory components like the SKILL.md file and optional metadata.
- Target Resolution: It identifies the optimal destination, typically prioritizing ~/.openclaw/skills/ or workspace-specific directories.
- Safe Relocation: If no naming conflict is detected, it moves the skill folder to the active directory and verifies the final file structure.
- Cleanup & Reporting: Temporary files are purged, and a detailed status report is generated for the user.
Local Skill Installer Setup
To use this installer, ensure your Openclaw environment is active and you have a valid skill zip file available on your Linux system.
# Example of initiating a local installation
# Use the skill by providing the path to your zip package
/mnt/c/Users/developer/downloads/new-capability-v1.zip
Ensure permissions are set to allow the agent to move files within your home directory structure.
Local Skill Installer Data Schema & Taxonomy
The installer enforces a specific directory structure during the validation phase to ensure compatibility with Openclaw Skills standards:
| File/Folder | Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
SKILL.md |
Mandatory | The core documentation and instruction set for the AI agent. |
_meta.json |
Optional | Contains versioning, author info, and dependency metadata. |
assets/ |
Optional | Static files, images, or configurations used by the skill. |
agents/ |
Optional | Specific agent definitions associated with the skill. |
references/ |
Optional | External documentation or knowledge base files. |
Local Skill Installer Advanced Features
- Conflict Prevention: Intelligent logic that halts installation if a skill directory with the same name already exists, preventing accidental overwrites.
- Workspace Awareness: Dynamically chooses between global shared directories (~/.openclaw/skills/) and local workspace-specific folders based on context.
- Atomic Operations: Uses move operations instead of copies to maintain single-source integrity and minimize disk footprint.
- Post-Install Verification: Automatically checks for the existence of key files after the move to guarantee the skill is ready for immediate use.
SKILL.md
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