Maven Build Skill for Openclaw

A high-performance CLI wrapper for executing native Maven commands with full argument passthrough and directory control.

yuanyongm
v1.1.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install mvn-full-runner

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install mvn-full-runner using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).

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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.

What is Maven Build Skill?

The Maven Build Skill acts as a robust bridge between your AI agent environment and the Apache Maven build tool. It enables developers to perform complex Java project operations—from compilation to deployment—directly through a Node.js-based wrapper that ensures maximum compatibility with existing Maven plugins and lifecycle goals. By integrating this capability into your Openclaw Skills, you gain the ability to manage enterprise-grade Java builds with precision.

Designed for flexibility, the skill handles working directory context shifts and argument forwarding seamlessly. Whether you are generating reports, managing dependencies, or packaging applications, this skill maintains the full power of the Maven CLI while providing a structured interface for automation and agent-led development tasks.

Maven Build Skill Use Cases

  • Automating the compilation and packaging of Java projects into JAR or WAR files.
  • Running specific test suites or skipping tests during rapid development iterations.
  • Inspecting project configurations using the help:effective-pom or dependency:tree goals.
  • Optimizing build performance by passing parallel execution and threading flags.
  • Standardizing build environments within complex Openclaw Skills automation pipelines.

How Maven Build Skill Works

  1. The wrapper script initializes and parses the optional --dir flag to set the execution context.
  2. It captures all subsequent arguments provided after the double-dash separator.
  3. A child process is spawned using the mvn binary located in the system PATH.
  4. For enhanced security and reliability, the process is executed with shell: false to prevent command injection.
  5. Standard output and error streams are piped back to the terminal or calling agent in real-time.

Maven Build Skill Setup

To use this skill, ensure that both Node.js and the Maven binary are installed and reachable in your environment PATH.

# Verify your Maven installation
mvn -v

# Basic usage to clean and package a project
node scripts/mvn.mjs --dir "/path/to/project" -- clean package

Maven Build Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy

The Maven Build Skill operates on a standard input-to-execution model without requiring internal database storage. It organizes its interaction as follows:

Parameter Type Description
--dir String The absolute or relative path to the Java project root.
-- Separator Indicates that all following tokens are native Maven arguments.
Args Variadic Any valid mvn goals (e.g., install) or options (e.g., -DskipTests).

Maven Build Skill Advanced Features

  • Full transparent passthrough for any Maven plugin or lifecycle phase.
  • Context-aware execution allowing multi-module project management from a single script.
  • Secure process spawning for safe execution within automated Openclaw Skills workflows.
  • Support for advanced Maven features like profile activation and multi-threaded builds (-T).

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