Remote SSH Bridge for Openclaw

A standardized template library for executing shell command patterns on remote operator machines via secure SSH transport.

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v0.1.3
Feb 27, 2026
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Install & Download

1. ClawHub CLI

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

npx clawhub@latest install remote-ssh-bridge

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 remote-ssh-bridge 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 Remote SSH Bridge?

Remote SSH Bridge is a specialized toolset designed to streamline operations on remote machines. It provides standardized shell command templates for critical tasks such as Puppeteer browser automation, health monitoring, and inbox-style messaging workflows. By leveraging secure SSH transport, this skill allows developers to maintain a clean separation between the local agent environment and remote operator machines.

As part of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, this bridge ensures that complex remote tasks—like bird reads or automated messaging—are handled through consistent, repeatable patterns. It prioritizes security by utilizing environment variables for credentials and focusing strictly on SSH-based communication, making it an ideal choice for secure infrastructure management.

Remote SSH Bridge Use Cases

  • Running Puppeteer automation scripts on headless remote servers.
  • Standardizing health checks for remote operator machine access.
  • Automating inbox-style messaging and maintenance notifications across remote hosts.
  • Securely executing shell commands on remote targets without embedding credentials in scripts.

How Remote SSH Bridge Works

  1. The user defines the destination host by setting the REMOTE_TARGET environment variable.
  2. The skill utilizes pre-defined shell templates to wrap commands intended for the remote machine.
  3. A secure SSH connection is established to the target host to transport the commands.
  4. The remote machine executes the specified tasks, such as Puppeteer runs or status checks.
  5. Results and outputs are piped back to the local Openclaw agent for further processing or reporting.

Remote SSH Bridge Setup

To get started with this skill within the Openclaw Skills framework, follow these steps:

# Set your remote target host
export REMOTE_TARGET="user@your-remote-host"

# Run the health check template
bash scripts/check-sapconet.sh

# Execute a remote messaging command
bash scripts/msg-sapconet.sh "NO_REPLY | maintenance notice"

Ensure your SSH keys are configured for passwordless access to the remote host for seamless automation.

Remote SSH Bridge Data Schema & Taxonomy

The skill organizes its templates and configurations as follows:

File/Variable Purpose
scripts/check-sapconet.sh Health check template for verifying remote command access.
scripts/msg-sapconet.sh Template for sending messages through remote workflows.
REMOTE_TARGET Environment variable used to define the user and host for SSH transport.
scripts/ Directory containing extensible shell templates for various remote tasks.

Remote SSH Bridge Advanced Features

  • Support for complex Puppeteer-based browser automation on remote operator machines.
  • Secure credential management using environment variables instead of inline script secrets.
  • Extensible template architecture for adding custom remote workflows and command patterns.
  • Integration with automated messaging systems for real-time remote status updates.

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