An AI-powered assistant designed to help freelancers optimize their Upwork profiles, write winning proposals, and detect potential scams.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install upwork
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 upwork 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 Upwork?
The Upwork skill is a comprehensive toolkit for freelancers aiming to maximize their efficiency and success on the platform. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, users can transform their professional presence through data-driven profile enhancements and personalized, non-templated proposals. This skill emphasizes a human-in-the-loop approach, ensuring that all professional communication remains authentic while reducing the cognitive load of routine tasks like scam detection and rate negotiation. It serves as a strategic layer between the freelancer and the marketplace to ensure high-quality interactions without violating platform terms.
Upwork Use Cases
- Optimizing freelancer profiles including titles, bios, and hourly rates to improve search visibility.
- Crafting highly personalized, non-templated job proposals that stand out to high-value clients.
- Identifying red flags such as low-budget traps, unverified payment methods, or potential platform violations.
- Managing professional client communication, including drafting responses and handling contract negotiations.
- Developing long-term freelance strategies for Job Success Score (JSS) optimization and client retention.
How Upwork Works
- The user provides profile data or a job description to the agent using Openclaw Skills.
- The agent analyzes the input against established best practices for profile optimization or proposal writing.
- A draft is generated, specifically checking for red flags like payment-verified status or unrealistic timelines.
- The user reviews and edits the draft to ensure it meets their personal brand and professional standards.
- The user manually copy-pastes the final content into the platform, maintaining full control over the account.
Upwork Setup
To get started with this skill, ensure your environment is configured to support Openclaw Skills. Follow these steps for installation:
# Install the Upwork skill module
openclaw install skill upwork
# Initialize your local profile context
openclaw configure upwork --profile-path ./my-bio.md
Note: This skill operates without direct account access to remain compliant with platform security policies.
Upwork Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its operations through a structured set of reference files to ensure consistency across different freelance tasks:
| Module | Purpose | Data Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | Bio and portfolio optimization | profile.md |
| Proposals | Logic for non-templated bid generation | proposals.md |
| Communication | Negotiation and response templates | communication.md |
| Security | Logic for scam and red flag detection | legal.md |
| Platform | Guidance on JSS and site mechanics | platform.md |
Upwork Advanced Features
- Intelligent red flag detection for budget-to-scope mismatches and problematic client history.
- Strategy mapping for Job Success Score (JSS) recovery and maintenance through Openclaw Skills.
- Specialized negotiation hooks for handling price objections and scope creep.
- Multi-module workflows that link profile strengths directly to specific proposal highlights.
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