A persistent shell execution skill that manages command-line interactions inside a dedicated tmux session for continuous terminal access.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install my-claw-shell
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 my-claw-shell 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 Claw Shell Kali?
Claw Shell Kali is a specialized integration designed to give AI agents a persistent and reliable way to interact with the command line. By leveraging a dedicated tmux session named claw, this skill ensures that all shell activity is contained and preserved, allowing for long-running processes and consistent state management. As a vital component of the Openclaw Skills library, it provides a bridge between high-level agent reasoning and low-level system execution.
This skill focuses on isolation and reliability, ensuring the agent never interferes with other active terminal sessions. It provides the infrastructure needed for complex CLI tasks, from simple directory listings to managing background services, all while feeding real-time output back to the agent for immediate analysis and decision-making.
Claw Shell Kali Use Cases
- Running persistent background processes that need to stay alive between agent turns.
- Automating Git operations and repository management within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
- Safely executing system diagnostic tools and log monitoring.
- Managing long-running data processing scripts that require terminal output tracking.
How Claw Shell Kali Works
- The agent invokes the claw_shell_run tool with a specific command string.
- The skill attempts to attach to a tmux session named claw, automatically creating it in the background if it is missing.
- The command is sent to the tmux session followed by an enter signal to initiate execution.
- The skill captures the most recent output from the active tmux pane buffer.
- The results are returned to the agent, maintaining the seamless workflow characteristic of Openclaw Skills.
Claw Shell Kali Setup
To use this skill, ensure that tmux is installed on your host system. Most Linux distributions include it by default, or you can install it manually.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install tmux -y
Once tmux is available, configure the skill in your agent settings. No complex environment variables are required, as Openclaw Skills handles the session lifecycle automatically.
Claw Shell Kali Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Element | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Session Target | Always uses the claw tmux session to prevent workspace pollution. |
| Input Type | Command string passed via the claw_shell_run tool. |
| Output Type | Raw string capture from the tmux pane buffer. |
| Security Filter | Built-in detection for sudo, rm, and system power commands. |
Claw Shell Kali Advanced Features
- Automatic session persistence ensuring work isn't lost if the agent disconnects.
- Intelligent safety guardrails that pause execution for high-risk commands until user confirmation is received.
- Seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills for multi-agent terminal coordination.
- Real-time output feedback loop for iterative command execution and debugging.
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