A specialized framework for designing AI agent skills based on proven structural patterns rather than just syntax.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install skill-architect
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 skill-architect 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 Skill Architect?
Skill Architect is a comprehensive methodology and toolset designed to help developers create robust Openclaw Skills. Unlike generic generators that focus solely on markdown formatting, this skill prioritizes the underlying logic and behavioral architecture of the AI agent. It works across all major AI coding environments, including Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.
By utilizing Google's 5 Agent Skill Design Patterns, it ensures that every skill is built on a solid foundation. Whether you are building a simple tool wrapper or a complex multi-stage pipeline, Skill Architect guides you through an interview-driven process to classify the intent and scaffold the necessary directory structure for long-term maintainability.
Skill Architect Use Cases
- Creating new Openclaw Skills from scratch with professional-grade internal logic.
- Designing complex AI workflows that require user confirmation or multi-step execution gates.
- Standardizing skill development across a team to ensure consistent behavior and high-quality outputs.
- Refactoring existing, messy AI instructions into organized, pattern-based skill architectures.
How Skill Architect Works
- The architect captures the user's high-level intent and triggers through a conversational intake.
- A targeted diagnostic interview is conducted to identify the core logic requirements (e.g., consistency, sequential gates, or external standards).
- The skill classifies the project into one of five patterns: Tool Wrapper, Generator, Reviewer, Inversion, or Pipeline.
- A complete directory structure is scaffolded, separating logic (SKILL.md) from reference data and output templates.
- The final output undergoes a quality check and iterative testing loop to ensure the skill triggers accurately and performs as expected.
Skill Architect Setup
To begin using Skill Architect to build your own Openclaw Skills, ensure you have your preferred AI coding environment ready and follow these steps:
# Create a new directory for your skill
mkdir my-new-skill && cd my-new-skill
# Initialize the Skill Architect pattern structure
touch SKILL.md
mkdir references assets
Simply trigger the architect within your AI chat by saying "help me design a skill for X" or "create a skill for Y."
Skill Architect Data Schema & Taxonomy
Skill Architect enforces a strict separation of concerns to ensure Openclaw Skills remain maintainable:
| Component | Purpose | File Location |
|---|---|---|
| Logic Layer | Describes workflow, triggers, and file loading logic. | SKILL.md |
| Reference Layer | Stores static rules, checklists, and style guides. | references/ |
| Asset Layer | Contains reusable output skeletons and templates. | assets/ |
| Metadata | Frontmatter defining the skill name and triggering description. | SKILL.md header |
Skill Architect Advanced Features
- Multi-pattern combination support (e.g., Inversion + Generator pipelines).
- Mandatory quality check checkboxes integrated into the final generation phase.
- Environment-specific optimization for tools like Claude Code or Cursor.
- Decoupled reference management allowing updates to standards without modifying core skill logic.
SKILL.md
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