A comprehensive developer toolkit for scaffolding, validating, security-scanning, and publishing agent capabilities to the ClawHub registry.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install skillpub
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 skillpub 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 Publisher?
The Skill Publisher is an essential utility designed for developers who want to extend the capabilities of their AI agents through a standardized distribution model. By providing a structured workflow for creating Openclaw Skills, it ensures that every new agent capability is built on a foundation of best practices, security, and discoverability. This tool simplifies the transition from a local script to a globally available asset on ClawHub.
At its core, Skill Publisher handles the administrative overhead of agent development, including frontmatter validation and automated security auditing. By using this tool, you can ensure that your Openclaw Skills are optimized for context window efficiency and follow the progressive disclosure model, making them more reliable and responsive during active agent sessions.
Skill Publisher Use Cases
- Rapidly scaffolding new Openclaw Skills with a standardized directory structure.
- Automating the validation of skill metadata and naming conventions to ensure registry compatibility.
- Performing deep security scans to identify potential risks like remote code execution or data exfiltration.
- Versioning and publishing custom agent workflows to ClawHub for community or private use.
- Packaging complex multi-file logic, including scripts and reference docs, into a portable skill format.
How Skill Publisher Works
- Initialize a new project by running the scaffold script which generates the necessary folder hierarchy for Openclaw Skills.
- Configure the SKILL.md file with precise frontmatter triggers and detailed Markdown instructions for the agent.
- Add executable logic to the scripts folder and supporting documentation to the references folder to provide situational context.
- Run the validation engine to verify that the frontmatter is correctly formatted and all required files are present.
- Execute a security audit to scan for red flags such as unauthorized network calls or environment variable harvesting.
- Authenticate with ClawHub and use the publishing script to push the finalized version to the marketplace.
Skill Publisher Setup
Prerequisites
Ensure you have the core agent environment set up and you are logged into the hub using clawhub login before attempting to publish.
Scaffolding a Project
Run the following command to create your workspace for new Openclaw Skills:
bash {baseDir}/scripts/scaffold.sh <skill-name> [--dir <output-dir>]
Validation and Security
Before distribution, verify your code and scan for vulnerabilities:
bash {baseDir}/scripts/validate.sh <skill-folder>
bash {baseDir}/scripts/security-scan.sh <skill-folder>
Skill Publisher Data Schema & Taxonomy
Openclaw Skills follow a strict directory anatomy to ensure portability and execution reliability:
| Component | Purpose | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
SKILL.md |
Contains name, description (trigger), and core logic. | Required |
scripts/ |
Executable code (Bash, Python, etc.) for deterministic tasks. | Optional |
references/ |
Documentation and guides loaded into context when needed. | Optional |
assets/ |
Static files, templates, or images used in skill outputs. | Optional |
Skill Publisher Advanced Features
- Integrated red-flag detection for prompt injection and suspicious file permissions.
- Support for progressive disclosure to prevent Openclaw Skills from consuming excessive context window space.
- Automated version management for pushing incremental updates to the ClawHub registry.
- CLI-based one-liner flows for developers who prefer rapid prototyping and deployment.
- Comprehensive frontmatter validation to ensure high-accuracy triggering within the agent ecosystem.
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