OpenCode CLI Integration for Openclaw

A powerful CLI integration for AI agents to execute complex, multi-step coding workflows including planning, building, and background monitoring.

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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.

npx clawhub@latest install opencode-cli

2. Manual Installation

Copy the skill folder to one of these locations

Global
~/.openclaw/skills/
Workspace
<project>/skills/

Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled

3. Prompt Installation

Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.

Help me install opencode-cli 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 OpenCode CLI Integration?

The OpenCode CLI integration is a sophisticated tool designed for Openclaw Skills that enables AI agents to perform complex, high-fidelity coding operations. It bridges the gap between high-level task descriptions and execution by providing a structured Plan-Build workflow, ensuring context is maintained across multiple steps. This skill is particularly valuable for developers who need to automate repetitive coding tasks, manage long-running background processes, or integrate with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for extended capabilities like UI testing and database management.

By utilizing this skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, agents can intelligently explore codebases, propose detailed architectural changes, and implement code modifications with high precision. It is optimized for multi-step engineering tasks where maintaining a persistent session is critical for success, moving beyond simple one-line edits into full-featured autonomous development support.

OpenCode CLI Integration Use Cases

  • Executing multi-step coding tasks that require a separate planning and implementation phase.
  • Managing long-running background coding processes with active monitoring and logging.
  • Integrating with MCP servers like Playwright for automated UI testing or Supabase for database operations.
  • Exploring large codebases to understand architecture before making modifications.
  • Creating session-based coding forks to test different implementation strategies safely.

How OpenCode CLI Integration Works

  1. Initiate a session by running the plan agent to analyze the task and output a structured plan.
  2. Wait for user approval of the proposed plan to ensure alignment with project goals.
  3. Transition to the build agent using the continue flag and the same session ID to maintain context and implement the approved changes.
  4. Monitor background tasks actively by polling for status and logs to ensure successful execution.
  5. Optionally utilize integrated MCP tools or built-in utilities like grep and webfetch to complete specialized sub-tasks.

OpenCode CLI Integration Setup

To integrate this with Openclaw Skills, ensure you are in the project root and have the necessary environment variables configured.

# Optional: Configure MCP credentials
export CONTEXT7_API_KEY="your_key"
export SUPABASE_URL="your_url"
export SUPABASE_ANON_KEY="your_key"

# Execute a basic coding task
opencode run -m <provider/model> -- "Add error handling to the login function"

OpenCode CLI Integration Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill manages data through session IDs and internal task states to ensure continuity in Openclaw Skills workflows.

Data Component Description
Session ID A unique identifier for tracking context across multiple CLI commands.
MCP Configuration External tool configurations located in the project root.
Process Logs Real-time output captured during background process execution.
File References Local file pointers referenced using the @filename syntax within prompts.

OpenCode CLI Integration Advanced Features

  • Session Forking: Create a copy of an existing session to explore alternative implementation paths without affecting the original.
  • Active Monitoring Discipline: Sophisticated polling mechanisms to track background tasks and report progress in real-time.
  • Multi-Agent Specialization: Dedicated agents for planning, building, and exploration to optimize model performance for specific stages.
  • Undo/Redo Capability: Built-in commands to rollback or restore code changes within an active session.
  • Comprehensive MCP Support: Seamlessly connect to Playwright, Supabase, and other protocols for expanded agent capabilities.

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