A specialized diagnostic toolkit designed to identify and resolve installation, configuration, and execution errors within Openclaw Skills.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-skill-debugger
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-skill-debugger using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is OpenClaw Skill Debugger?
The OpenClaw Skill Debugger is a comprehensive utility built for developers to audit and repair AgentSkills. It streamlines the identification of root causes for common failures, such as ClawHub installation issues, hardcoded absolute paths, and undocumented dependencies. By providing a structured diagnostic framework, it ensures that your Openclaw Skills operate reliably across various environments, from local development setups to secure production quarantine zones.
This tool serves as an essential auditor for code quality, helping maintainers handle complex issues like OTLP log emission failures and remote code execution risks. By using these diagnostic scripts, developers can ensure their Openclaw Skills are portable, secure, and performant.
OpenClaw Skill Debugger Use Cases
- Troubleshooting failed skill installations via ClawHub.
- Auditing source code for non-portable absolute paths that hinder environment migration.
- Identifying missing or improperly documented dependencies in Openclaw Skills.
- Validating script integrity to ensure all auxiliary files referenced in SKILL.md exist.
- Debugging runtime errors and API integration inconsistencies within the OpenClaw ecosystem.
How OpenClaw Skill Debugger Works
- Information Gathering: Collect error messages, system logs, and reproduction steps to define the issue scope.
- Initial Automated Scan: Run detection scripts to find hardcoded paths and verify the existence of all referenced auxiliary scripts.
- Dependency Verification: Check the environment against the requirements listed in the documentation to ensure all prerequisites are met.
- Detailed Root Cause Analysis: Follow the structured debugging workflow to isolate code-level bugs or environment conflicts.
- Validation: Implement required fixes and perform exhaustive testing to ensure the Openclaw Skills are fully operational.
OpenClaw Skill Debugger Setup
To begin auditing your Openclaw Skills, navigate to the debugger directory and execute the diagnostic scripts against your target skill folder.
# Scan a specific skill for hardcoded absolute paths
bash scripts/check-hardcoded-paths.sh <path-to-your-skill>
# Review common issues and workflows
cat references/common-skill-issues.md
OpenClaw Skill Debugger Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its diagnostic logic and reference material into a clear directory structure to help manage Openclaw Skills health:
| Directory | Content Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
scripts/ |
Shell Scripts | Contains automated tools like check-hardcoded-paths.sh and verify-dependencies.sh. |
references/ |
Documentation | Detailed guides on common pitfalls and the standard debugging workflow for Openclaw Skills. |
logs/ |
Text/Telemetry | Used to analyze execution traces and OTLP integration issues. |
OpenClaw Skill Debugger Advanced Features
- Automated detection of absolute path patterns to prevent portability issues in Openclaw Skills.
- Structured debugging workflows specifically tailored for quarantine and production environments.
- Telemetry audit support to resolve OTLP log emission failures and monitoring gaps.
- Security auditing for third-party execution risks and remote script dependencies.
SKILL.md
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