ClawHub — OpenClaw Skill

What This Skill Does

The ClawHub skill gives your OpenClaw agent access to the ClawHub registry at clawhub.com -- the community-run marketplace for OpenClaw skills. Using the clawhub CLI, your agent can search for skills by keyword, install new skills on the fly, update existing skills to the latest or a pinned version, list all installed skills, and even publish new skills to the registry.

Think of ClawHub as npm for OpenClaw skills. When you need a new capability -- say, a Postgres backup skill or a Jira integration -- your agent can search ClawHub, install it, and start using it immediately. The CLI uses hash-based matching for updates, so it knows exactly which version you have installed and can upgrade safely. You can pin versions, force updates, or update all skills at once.

ClawHub is the standard way to extend OpenClaw, but not all community skills are safe. Over 341 malicious skills have been identified in the ecosystem (read our analysis). On KiwiClaw, all skills are pre-vetted before being made available. For self-hosted setups, always review skill code before installing.

Example Prompts

Search ClawHub for a skill that can manage Postgres database backups

Install the "calendar-sync" skill from ClawHub

Update all my installed skills to their latest versions

List all skills I currently have installed and check for available updates

Install version 1.2.3 of the slack-export skill specifically

Publish my custom skill from ./my-skill with the name "data-pipeline" and version 1.0.0

Search ClawHub for anything related to email automation

Requirements

Binary dependency: clawhub (ClawHub CLI)

• Install: npm i -g clawhub
• Auth (for publishing): clawhub login
• Registry: Defaults to clawhub.com (override with CLAWHUB_REGISTRY)

Setup on KiwiClaw

ClawHub is pre-installed and configured on all KiwiClaw plans. The CLI is available on every tenant machine with the default registry pointed at clawhub.com. On KiwiClaw, all skills go through our vetting process before being available. Install and manage skills directly from the KiwiClaw dashboard.

Setup Self-Hosted

1. Install the ClawHub CLI: npm i -g clawhub
2. Verify: clawhub --version
3. Search for skills: clawhub search "your query"
4. Install a skill: clawhub install skill-name
5. For publishing: clawhub login to authenticate with clawhub.com

Related Skills

• GitHub -- manage repositories where skills are developed
• Healthcheck -- audit security of installed skills and the host
• Session Logs -- review agent activity after installing new skills
• Coding Agent -- develop custom skills with AI assistance

FAQ

What can the ClawHub skill do in OpenClaw?

The ClawHub skill lets your OpenClaw agent search for skills on clawhub.com, install new skills on the fly, update existing skills to the latest or a specific version, list installed skills, and publish new skills to the registry.

Is ClawHub the same as the OpenClaw skills marketplace?

ClawHub (clawhub.com) is the community-run skill registry for OpenClaw. It hosts thousands of skills that extend OpenClaw's capabilities. The ClawHub CLI is the standard way to manage skills from the command line. Learn more in our ClawHub security analysis.

Are ClawHub skills safe to install?

Not all ClawHub skills are safe -- over 341 malicious skills have been identified. KiwiClaw pre-vets all skills before making them available, so you only get verified, safe skills on KiwiClaw plans. For self-hosted setups, always review skill code before installing.

Can I publish my own skills to ClawHub?

Yes. Authenticate with clawhub login, then use clawhub publish to upload your skill folder with a name, version, and changelog. Your skill will be available on clawhub.com for the community.