A high-speed command suggestion skill for opening files, directories, and URLs across different operating systems.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install o
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 o using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is o (Open Command Shortcut)?
The o skill acts as a lightweight alias assistant designed to provide the most efficient terminal commands for opening resources. Whether you need to view a log file in a text editor, browse a directory in Windows Explorer, or launch a URL in your default browser, this skill identifies your operating system and delivers a precise, minimal command. It eliminates the need to remember syntax differences between Windows start, macOS open, and Linux xdg-open.
As a core part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it prioritizes speed and accuracy for developers who want to stay in the flow without typing verbose queries. The skill is specifically optimized for Windows PowerShell users but provides full support for macOS and Linux desktop environments as well.
o (Open Command Shortcut) Use Cases
- Opening a specific file, directory, or system log through the terminal.
- Launching a URL or web page in the default system browser.
- Opening the current project or repository in the native file explorer (Finder, Explorer, or Nautilus).
- Determining the correct terminal command to open assets when the operating system context is known.
How o (Open Command Shortcut) Works
- The user requests to open a specific resource such as a file path, directory, or web link.
- The skill detects the user's current operating system and terminal environment (e.g., Windows 10 with PowerShell).
- It generates the most concise, OS-specific command syntax using tools like start, open, or xdg-open.
- The skill provides the command wrapped in appropriate quotes to ensure paths with spaces are handled correctly.
- The user receives a 1-2 line response for immediate execution.
o (Open Command Shortcut) Setup
To use this Openclaw Skills entry, ensure your AI agent has access to your system's environment variables to detect the OS. No complex installation is required; simply invoke the skill by asking your agent to open a specific target.
# Typical usage for Windows environments
start "C:\path\to\your\folder"
# Typical usage for macOS environments
open /path/to/file.txt
o (Open Command Shortcut) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The o skill processes minimal metadata to generate results and does not require a persistent database. It organizes its logic based on the following mapping:
| OS Environment | Command Used | Typical Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | start | start "path" |
| macOS | open | open "path" |
| Linux | xdg-open | xdg-open "path" |
| Web URLs | OS Default | [Command] "https://..." |
o (Open Command Shortcut) Advanced Features
- Automated path quoting to prevent shell execution errors with files containing spaces.
- Multi-OS compatibility covering Windows PowerShell/CMD, macOS Terminal, and Linux Desktop environments.
- Minimalist response mode designed for rapid-fire developer workflows.
- Seamless integration with the broader Openclaw Skills library for context-aware command suggestions.
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