A specialized validation skill designed to prevent configuration errors and version incompatibility when modifying OpenClaw system files.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-cfg-safe-edit
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 openclaw-cfg-safe-edit using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is OpenClaw Config Safe Edit?
OpenClaw Config Safe Edit is a mission-critical safety layer for developers and system administrators working within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem. It enforces a strict validation protocol whenever a user or agent attempts to modify core configuration files like openclaw.json. By mandating a documentation-first approach, it ensures that every configuration change is verified against the local schema and official documentation before implementation.
In an environment where AI agents frequently handle system orchestration, this skill acts as a guardrail against 'configuration drift' and breaking changes introduced by version updates. It bridges the gap between raw file editing and informed system administration by integrating real-time schema lookups and documentation cross-referencing directly into the editing workflow.
OpenClaw Config Safe Edit Use Cases
- Safely updating gateway or plugin settings without breaking system uptime.
- Verifying the availability of specific configuration keys after an OpenClaw version upgrade.
- Ensuring data type consistency (strings, booleans, integers) in complex nested configuration paths.
- Debugging configuration errors by cross-referencing local settings with official Openclaw Skills documentation.
How OpenClaw Config Safe Edit Works
- The skill detects a modification request targeting openclaw.json or files within the config directory.
- It automatically initiates a query of the local documentation structure located in the global npm lib directory.
- The skill performs a grep-based search for the specific configuration keys being modified to confirm their validity.
- It utilizes the gateway configuration schema lookup tool to verify the dot-path and expected data structure.
- If the configuration is verified as valid for the current version, the modification proceeds; otherwise, it directs the user to online resources or changelogs.
OpenClaw Config Safe Edit Setup
To enable this skill within your environment, ensure your OpenClaw installation is correctly mapped. The skill relies on the following local paths:
# Ensure documentation is accessible at:
/home/root1/.npm-global/lib/node_modules/openclaw/docs
# Test the schema lookup capability:
openclaw gateway config.schema.lookup <your.config.path>
OpenClaw Config Safe Edit Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts primarily with JSON-based configuration files and Markdown documentation. Below is the mapping of managed assets:
| File/Path | Role | Format |
|---|---|---|
openclaw.json |
Main System Configuration | JSON |
config/*.json |
Module Specific Settings | JSON |
docs/cli/ |
Configuration Schemas | MD / JSON |
docs/**/*.md |
Feature Documentation | Markdown |
It specifically monitors and validates keys within the following namespaces: gateway, plugins, channels, models, and storage.
OpenClaw Config Safe Edit Advanced Features
- Automatic schema lookup via the OpenClaw gateway CLI for real-time validation.
- Recursive documentation searching to find deprecated or renamed configuration keys.
- Integrated fallback logic that links directly to official online documentation (docs.openclaw.ai) when local schemas are missing.
- Support for multi-version changelog checking to prevent compatibility issues during migrations.
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