Complete guide to skills in the OpenClaw network ecosystem. Learn how to install, browse, and create skills from the 5,705 available on ClawHub marketplace. Skills extend your AI assistant's capabilities in the OpenClaw network with productivity, development, and automation tools.
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Skills in the OpenClaw network are SKILL.md files that teach AI agents how to use specific tools and workflows. They follow the AgentSkills specification and enable your AI assistant to perform tasks in the OpenClaw network ecosystem.
Skills are Markdown files (.md) that contain instructions, examples, and tool definitions. The OpenClaw network agent reads these files to learn how to use tools and APIs.
Skills follow the AgentSkills spec in the OpenClaw network, ensuring consistency and compatibility across the ecosystem. Standard format makes skills portable and reusable.
Skills teach the OpenClaw network agent how to interact with APIs, execute commands, process data, and automate workflows. Each skill provides step-by-step instructions.
Skills can be bundled with the OpenClaw network, managed globally, or kept workspace-local. Flexible installation options for different use cases.
ClawHub is the official skill registry and marketplace for the OpenClaw network - "the npm for AI agents." With 5,705 community skills as of February 7, 2026, ClawHub is the central hub for discovering and sharing skills in the OpenClaw network.
as of Feb 7, 2026
Pre-configured with OpenClaw
Base functionality
Browse 5,705 skills on Claw Hub marketplace:
Explore Claw Hub →Installing skills in the OpenClaw network is simple using the CLI. Follow these steps to extend your AI assistant with new capabilities:
Visit claw-hub.net to browse 5,705 skills in the OpenClaw network. Search by category, functionality, or use vector search.
Use the OpenClaw network CLI to install skills:
openclaw skill install <skill-name>Replace <skill-name> with the name of the skill from ClawHub
After installing skills, restart your OpenClaw network agent to load the new capabilities:
openclaw restartopenclaw skill install calendar-automation
openclaw restartopenclaw skill install git-workflow
openclaw restartopenclaw skill install email-assistant
openclaw skill install web-scraper
openclaw skill install data-analysis
openclaw restartThe OpenClaw network organizes skills into 11 major categories on ClawHub, making it easy to discover skills for your specific needs.
Machine learning models, AI integrations, data processing, and model deployment skills for the OpenClaw network.
General-purpose utilities, file manipulation, data conversion, and system tools in the OpenClaw network.
Coding assistance, Git workflows, CI/CD automation, and development tools for the OpenClaw network.
Task management, calendar automation, email processing, and productivity workflows in the OpenClaw network.
Web scraping, API integrations, HTTP requests, and web automation skills for the OpenClaw network.
Scientific computing, data analysis, research tools, and academic workflows in the OpenClaw network.
Image processing, video editing, audio manipulation, and media tools for the OpenClaw network.
Social media management, messaging platform automation, and social networking skills in the OpenClaw network.
Financial data analysis, cryptocurrency tracking, market monitoring, and finance tools for the OpenClaw network.
Geolocation services, mapping tools, travel planning, and location-based skills in the OpenClaw network.
CRM integration, business analytics, workflow automation, and enterprise tools for the OpenClaw network.
Anyone can create and publish skills to the OpenClaw network on ClawHub. Follow the AgentSkills specification to build skills that work across the OpenClaw network ecosystem.
Create a Markdown file describing your skill for the OpenClaw network. Include:
Adhere to the AgentSkills specification for the OpenClaw network:
Thoroughly test your skill locally in the OpenClaw network before publishing:
# Test locally
openclaw skill load ./my-skill.md
openclaw restart
# Test the skill functionalityPublish your skill to the OpenClaw network ClawHub marketplace:
openclaw skill publish ./my-skill.mdYour skill will be scanned with VirusTotal and reviewed by the community.
For detailed skill development documentation:
Skill Development Docs →Security is critical when installing skills in the OpenClaw network. The community has faced challenges with malicious skills, leading to enhanced security measures.
The OpenClaw network has faced security issues that all users should be aware of:
All ClawHub skills now scanned with VirusTotal threat intelligence. Google-owned VirusTotal partnership announced February 2026 enhances security in the OpenClaw network.
New Code Insight feature in v2026.2.6 analyzes skill code for security issues before installation in the OpenClaw network.
Community moderation and reporting system helps identify malicious skills in the OpenClaw network ecosystem.
For comprehensive security information:
Security Guide →Explore 5,705 skills on ClawHub and extend your OpenClaw network AI assistant. Install skills via CLI, create your own, and join the community building the OpenClaw network ecosystem.