What is ClawHub?
An app store for your AI agent.
ClawHub (clawhub.ai) is the community-driven marketplace for OpenClaw skills. Think of it as npm for AI automation. Developers publish skills. Users browse, install, and run them. The CLI handles versioning, updates, and dependency management. In our experience, it's the fastest way to extend what your OpenClaw agent can do without writing code yourself.
Browse on the web
The ClawHub website lets you search, filter, and preview skills before installing. Read descriptions, check star counts, view changelogs, and see community comments. Every skill links to its source code on GitHub.
Install from the CLI
One command installs a skill into your workspace. The CLI uses vector and embedding search, so you can search by concept, not just keyword. Run clawhub search 'scrape product prices' and the results will surprise you.
Stay up to date
Skills use semver versioning. The clawhub update command pulls the latest version. A lock file at .clawhub/lock.json tracks what you have installed, so you can roll back if something breaks.
Skills by category
10 categories. Thousands of options.
ClawHub organizes skills into categories that map to real workflows. Here's what you will find in each, along with some standout skills we recommend.
Research & Data
Web scraping, data extraction, competitive analysis. Standouts: x-research-skill for Twitter/X deep dives, reddit-trends for subreddit monitoring.
Developer Tools
GitHub integrations, code review, deployment automation. Great for teams that want their agent to manage repos, run CI checks, or monitor PRs.
Communication
Email drafting, Slack/Discord bots, SMS automation. Useful for customer support workflows where your agent handles first-response triage.
Analytics & Reporting
Dashboard builders, Google Analytics connectors, KPI tracking. We use several of these for automated weekly reports sent via Telegram.
Automation & Workflows
Multi-step orchestrators, cron schedulers, webhook handlers. The polyclaw skill is notable for running multi-agent coordination patterns.
Content & Writing
Blog drafting, social media scheduling, content repurposing. Useful for marketing teams who want AI-assisted content pipelines.
Infrastructure
Docker management, server monitoring, log analysis. The ha-mcp skill stands out for Home Assistant integration and IoT control.
Web & Browser
Browser automation, screenshot capture, form filling. These extend OpenClaw's built-in browser with specialized site interactions.
E-Commerce
Shopify, WooCommerce, inventory management. The shopify-order-returns-puller skill automates returns processing with minimal setup.
Integrations
CRM connectors, calendar sync, project management bridges. Skills that connect OpenClaw to tools like HubSpot, Notion, and Asana.
Counts are approximate and change daily as new skills are published. We check ClawHub weekly to track growth.
How to use ClawHub
Five steps from zero to running.
Getting started with ClawHub takes about two minutes. Here is the process we follow every time we add a new skill to our workspace.
Install the CLI
Run npm i -g clawhub (or pnpm add -g clawhub if you prefer pnpm). This gives you the clawhub command globally. It is separate from the OpenClaw CLI, so make sure both are installed.
Browse and search
Use clawhub search followed by a natural language query. The search uses vector embeddings, so you can describe what you want in plain English. You can also browse categories on clawhub.ai with filters for stars, recency, and verified publishers.
Vet the skill
Before installing anything, read the SKILL.md file. Check that the source code matches the description. Confirm credentials come from environment variables, not hardcoded values. Verify it only calls the APIs it claims to use. We cover this in detail in the security section below.
Install and configure
Run clawhub install <slug> to install the skill into your ./skills directory (or your OpenClaw workspace if no local skills folder exists). If the skill requires API keys, set them in your OpenClaw config under skills.entries.<name>.env before first use.
Test in a sandbox
We always test new skills in a sandboxed session first. Ask your agent to use the newly installed skill with a low-risk request. Confirm the output makes sense and the skill does not request unexpected permissions. Once satisfied, promote it to your production workspace.
# Install the ClawHub CLI npm i -g clawhub # Search for a skill clawhub search "monitor reddit for brand mentions" # Install a skill clawhub install reddit-trends # List installed skills clawhub list
The 5-minute security check
Trust, but verify.
ClawHub has built-in safeguards, but you should still vet every skill before installing it. We do this every time, even for popular skills with high star counts. Here is our checklist.
What ClawHub does automatically
VirusTotal scanning on every published skill
Skills with 3+ unique reports are auto-hidden from search results
Publishers must have a GitHub account at least 1 week old
Community stars and comments provide social verification
Source code is always visible and linked to the GitHub repo
Your 5-minute manual check
Read the SKILL.md. Does the description match what the code actually does?
Check credential handling. API keys should come from environment variables, never hardcoded in source.
Verify API calls. Does the code only call the services it claims to integrate with?
Look at the install script. If there is an install field in the manifest, read what it runs.
Check the publisher history. How many other skills have they published? Are those reputable?
Read the comments. Community feedback often catches issues the automated scans miss.
Our recommendation: When in doubt, do not install. The ClawHub ecosystem is growing fast, and quality varies. Premium skills from The Operator Vault are pre-vetted and maintained by our team. Check out our premium skill packs for production-ready options.
Notable community skills
Six skills worth knowing about.
These are community skills we have tested, used, and found genuinely useful. They represent the range of what ClawHub makes possible.
x-research-skillby Community
Deep research on Twitter/X. Searches profiles, threads, engagement patterns, and trending topics. We use it for competitive analysis and tracking industry conversations.
Why it stands out: It goes beyond simple search. The skill understands thread context, quote tweets, and can build comprehensive research reports from fragmented social data.
reddit-trendsby Community
Monitors subreddits for trending posts, sentiment shifts, and topic clusters. Configurable alerts when specific keywords or sentiment thresholds are hit.
Why it stands out: Real-time subreddit monitoring that actually catches trends before they peak. We run it on three subreddits and get Telegram alerts.
polyclawby Community
Multi-agent coordination patterns for OpenClaw. Lets you orchestrate multiple agent sessions working in parallel on different parts of a task, then merge the results.
Why it stands out: The only skill we have found that handles multi-agent orchestration cleanly. Complex workflows become manageable when you can split them across coordinated agents.
ha-mcpby Community
Full Home Assistant integration via MCP (Model Context Protocol). Control lights, thermostats, locks, cameras, and any other HA-connected device through natural language.
Why it stands out: Smart home automation through your AI agent. We have seen users build impressive morning routines and security workflows with this skill.
shopify-order-returns-pullerby Community
Pulls order and return data from Shopify stores. Generates reports, tracks patterns, and can flag unusual return rates by product or customer segment.
Why it stands out: E-commerce operators save hours per week. The skill handles pagination, rate limits, and data normalization automatically.
security-operatorby The Operator Vault
Automates the security hardening checklist from our security guide. Audits your OpenClaw config, suggests fixes, and can apply safe defaults automatically.
Why it stands out: We built this ourselves. It codifies every recommendation from our security guide into an automated skill you can run on any deployment.
These skills are maintained by their respective authors. We recommend checking for updates regularly with clawhub update --all
The Operator Vault Workshop
Install OpenClaw. Install skills. Get running.
The $19 workshop walks you through OpenClaw setup, your first skill installation, and connecting your first channels. In under 15 minutes, you will have a working agent ready to use ClawHub skills.
CLI reference
Every command you need.
The ClawHub CLI is simple. Seven commands cover everything from discovery to publishing. We use these daily and they rarely surprise us.
clawhub search <query>Search skills using vector embeddings. Accepts natural language queries, not just keywords.
clawhub search "automate shopify returns"clawhub install <slug>Install a skill into ./skills (or your OpenClaw workspace). Creates a lock entry in .clawhub/lock.json.
clawhub install reddit-trendsclawhub update [slug]Update a specific skill or all installed skills to the latest version. Respects semver tags.
clawhub update --allclawhub listList all installed skills with their current version, source, and install path.
clawhub list --verboseclawhub remove <slug>Remove a skill from your workspace and clean up the lock file entry.
clawhub remove x-research-skillclawhub publish <path>Publish a skill to ClawHub. Requires --slug, --name, --version, and --tags flags.
clawhub publish ./my-skill --slug my-skill --name "My Skill" --version 1.0.0 --tags latestclawhub sync --allScan your workspace for skills and publish updates to any that have changed. Great for batch publishing.
clawhub sync --all --dry-run# Search for a skill clawhub search "track competitor pricing" # Install the best match clawhub install price-monitor-pro # Verify installation clawhub list # Later, update everything clawhub update --all # Check the lock file cat .clawhub/lock.json
Publishing your own skills
Share what you build.
ClawHub is a two-way marketplace. If you have built a useful skill, publishing it back to the community takes less than a minute. Here is what you need to know.
Before you publish
GitHub Account
Must be at least 1 week old
SKILL.md File
Valid manifest with YAML frontmatter
Unique Slug
Lowercase, hyphens only, globally unique
Version Number
Semver format (e.g., 1.0.0)
Description
Clear, accurate description of what the skill does
Clean Code
No hardcoded secrets, no unnecessary dependencies
# First publish clawhub publish ./my-skill \ --slug my-awesome-skill \ --name "My Awesome Skill" \ --version 1.0.0 \ --tags latest # Update an existing skill clawhub publish ./my-skill \ --slug my-awesome-skill \ --name "My Awesome Skill" \ --version 1.1.0 \ --tags latest # Batch publish all changed skills clawhub sync --all
Security scanning: After publishing, ClawHub automatically runs VirusTotal scanning on your skill. If your skill receives 3 or more unique reports, it will be auto-hidden from search results.
False positives happen. If your skill is flagged incorrectly, you can appeal through the ClawHub support process.
Want to build skills from scratch?
Read the Build GuideVersioning and updates
Semver. Lock files. Rollbacks.
ClawHub takes dependency management seriously. Every skill follows semantic versioning, and the CLI tracks exactly what you have installed.
Semantic versioning
Every skill uses semver (major.minor.patch). Breaking changes bump the major version. New features bump minor. Bug fixes bump patch. You always know what changed.
Lock file tracking
The .clawhub/lock.json file records every installed skill, its version, and its source. This makes installations reproducible across machines and team members.
Tag system
Skills can publish with tags like 'latest', 'beta', or 'stable'. The --tags flag on install lets you pin to a specific release channel. Most users should stick with 'latest'.
Changelogs
Publishers can include changelogs with each version. Check them before updating to understand what changed and whether the update might affect your workflows.
{
"skills": {
"reddit-trends": {
"version": "2.1.0",
"source": "clawhub",
"installedAt": "2025-11-14T10:30:00Z",
"path": "./skills/reddit-trends"
},
"x-research-skill": {
"version": "1.4.2",
"source": "clawhub",
"installedAt": "2025-11-10T08:15:00Z",
"path": "./skills/x-research-skill"
}
}
}Tips from experience
Things we learned the hard way.
Read the source, not just the description
Skill descriptions on ClawHub are written by the publisher. The source code tells the truth. We have found skills where the description promises features the code does not deliver. Always click through to the GitHub repo.
Start with one skill at a time
It is tempting to install a dozen skills at once. Resist the urge. Each skill adds to your agent's system prompt token count (~97 characters plus field lengths per skill). Install one, test it, then move on.
Isolate untrusted skills
New skills from unknown publishers should run in sandboxed sessions first. Configure your agent to use non-main sandbox mode for sessions where untrusted skills are active. This limits what a bad skill can access.
Update on a schedule, not reactively
We run clawhub update --all every Monday. Updating reactively (when something breaks) means you are always firefighting. A regular schedule keeps everything fresh without surprises.
Check community comments before starring
Stars on ClawHub are social proof, but comments are where the real feedback lives. We have avoided several problematic skills because someone flagged issues in the comments section.
Organize skills by workspace
If you run multiple OpenClaw agents for different projects, keep separate skills directories for each. The lock file is per-workspace, so this keeps dependencies clean and avoids version conflicts.
Written by
Kevin Jeppesen
Founder, The Operator Vault
Kevin is an early OpenClaw adopter who has saved an estimated 400 to 500 hours through AI automation. He stress-tests new workflows daily, sharing what actually works through step-by-step guides and a security-conscious approach to operating AI with real tools.
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