A specialized workflow skill for developers to efficiently contribute code, triage issues, and automate pull requests for the OpenClaw ecosystem.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-contributor
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-contributor using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is OpenClaw Contributor?
The OpenClaw Contributor skill is designed to guide developers through the specific requirements of the OpenClaw core repository. Unlike generic git workflows, this skill prioritizes the project's internal CONTRIBUTING.md rules, ensuring that every submission aligns with architectural standards and maintainer expectations. By using Openclaw Skills like this, contributors can focus on high-quality logic while automating the tedious aspects of validation and documentation.
This skill acts as an intelligent bridge between a contributor's local environment and the upstream repository. It helps manage everything from initial scope confirmation to the generation of AI-assisted pull request bodies, making it indispensable for anyone looking to scale their involvement in the OpenClaw project.
OpenClaw Contributor Use Cases
- Triaging GitHub issues and planning focused bug fixes within the core OpenClaw repository.
- Automating the selection of validation commands based on specific file changes.
- Generating structured pull request descriptions that highlight AI assistance and testing levels.
- Routing changes to the correct subsystem maintainers using integrated recommendation scripts.
- Ensuring compliance with OpenClaw-specific non-negotiables like legacy UI decorator styles.
How OpenClaw Contributor Works
- The skill analyzes the target repository's local environment to confirm if the work aligns with OpenClaw contribution norms.
- It runs scripts/recommend_checks.py to inspect the diff and recommend the most efficient validation commands (e.g., pnpm build, test, or check).
- It facilitates the creation of tight, logical patches by separating runtime fixes from refactors and documentation.
- It utilizes bundled PR templates and checklist resources to ensure all manual and automated requirements are met.
- It generates a final PR body draft using scripts/generate_pr_body.py, incorporating maintainer-friendly context and subsystem routing hints.
OpenClaw Contributor Setup
To begin using this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure you have cloned the OpenClaw repository and installed the necessary dependencies.
# Navigate to your OpenClaw local checkout
cd path/to/openclaw
# Ensure dependencies are available for validation scripts
pnpm install
# Run the recommendation script to verify setup
python3 skills/openclaw-contributor/scripts/recommend_checks.py --repo .
OpenClaw Contributor Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| scripts/recommend_checks.py | Derived logic for validation commands and maintainer routing based on current diff. |
| scripts/generate_pr_body.py | CLI tool for creating structured PR drafts in Markdown format. |
| references/pr-template.md | The standard schema for OpenClaw pull requests, including AI disclosure fields. |
| references/contributing-checklist.md | A metadata taxonomy of validation steps and project requirements. |
OpenClaw Contributor Advanced Features
- Automated maintainer routing hints based on deep analysis of changed subsystems.
- JSON output support for validation scripts, allowing for integration with CI/CD pipelines and other Openclaw Skills.
- Dynamic PR body generation that captures logic 'why' and testing 'how' automatically from the commit context.
- Specialized support for preserving Control UI legacy styles during frontend contributions.
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