What is an OpenClaw skill?
A skill is a folder that contains a SKILL.md file (plus supporting files). OpenClaw loads skills to teach the agent how to use tools.
OpenClaw Skills FAQ
What is ClawHub?
ClawHub is the public registry for OpenClaw skills. It lets you browse, search, install, update, and publish skills.
How do I install the ClawHub CLI?
Install it globally, for example: npm i -g clawhub or pnpm add -g clawhub.
How do I search and install skills?
Use clawhub search "calendar" to find a skill, then run clawhub install <skill-slug>.
Where do skills install by default?
The CLI installs skills into ./skills under your current work directory, and falls back to your OpenClaw workspace if configured. You can override this with --workdir or CLAWHUB_WORKDIR.
Where does OpenClaw load skills from?
OpenClaw loads skills from bundled skills, ~/.openclaw/skills, and <workspace>/skills, with workspace skills taking highest precedence.
How do I update installed skills?
Use the ClawHub update command, for example: clawhub update --all.
Where is the ClawHub lockfile stored?
Installed skills are recorded in .clawhub/lock.json under your work directory.
Is there telemetry for installs?
ClawHub can send a minimal snapshot during sync to compute install counts. You can disable it with the CLAWHUB_DISABLE_TELEMETRY=1 environment variable.