A professional-grade CLI utility for batch compressing, extracting, listing, and encrypting ZIP archives.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install zip
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 zip 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 Zip Utility Skill?
The Zip skill is a robust archive management tool designed for developers and power users who need granular control over their file systems. As a key component of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it provides a unified interface for handling complex compression tasks, from simple file grouping to advanced encrypted backups.
Built for efficiency and reliability, this skill streamlines the process of managing assets within automated workflows. Whether you are packaging a deployment or auditing the contents of a legacy archive, the Zip skill offers the performance and technical depth required by modern AI coding agents.
Zip Utility Skill Use Cases
- Batching multiple project files into a single compressed archive for distribution.
- Extracting resource packages into specific directories during automated builds.
- Creating password-protected backups of sensitive data for secure storage.
- Auditing archive integrity and searching for specific file patterns within compressed volumes.
- Comparing two different archives to identify version discrepancies or file changes.
How Zip Utility Skill Works
- The user or agent invokes the skill via the script interface with a specific command (e.g., create, extract, or password).
- The utility validates the presence of the source files or target archive paths on the local system.
- The skill interacts with the underlying system shell to execute the compression or extraction logic using bash 4.0+ standards.
- For encrypted tasks, the utility applies the provided password to the archive headers for secure data protection.
- The process returns a status report or metadata summary to the Openclaw Skills environment upon completion.
Zip Utility Skill Setup
To integrate this utility into your Openclaw Skills workflow, ensure you have Bash 4.0 or higher installed. Clone the repository and execute the script via the CLI:
# Navigate to the skills directory
cd ai-skills/zip
# Make the script executable
chmod +x scripts/script.sh
# Create your first archive
scripts/script.sh create my-project.zip ./src
Zip Utility Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Zip skill handles data through a set of structured commands that interact with .zip file formats. It generates standard ZIP archives and provides metadata taxonomy as follows:
| Command | Data Input | Output / Effect |
|---|---|---|
create |
File paths, Folder paths | A new .zip archive |
password |
Strings (pass), File paths | Encrypted .zip archive |
info |
.zip path |
Metadata (size, dates, compression ratio) |
diff |
Two .zip paths |
Comparison report of file deltas |
Zip Utility Skill Advanced Features
- Encrypted Backup Support: Secure archives using the
passwordcommand for sensitive data handling. - Integrity Testing: Built-in
testcommand to verify archive health and prevent data corruption. - Pattern Matching: Advanced
findfunctionality to locate specific files within deeply nested archive structures. - Archive Comparison: The
difftool allows for technical audits between two compressed states, essential for version control and deployment verification within Openclaw Skills.
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