diff --git a/docs/guides/openclaw-skills-guide.md b/docs/guides/openclaw-skills-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6bc3396 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/guides/openclaw-skills-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,165 @@ +# OpenClaw Skills Guide — Install & Use Agent Skills with OpenClaw + +> **Last updated:** March 2026 · **Skills count:** 192+ · **Compatibility:** OpenClaw v2024.12+ + +## What Are OpenClaw Skills? + +OpenClaw skills are modular instruction packages that extend your OpenClaw agent with domain expertise — from engineering and DevOps to marketing, compliance, and C-level advisory. Each skill drops into your OpenClaw workspace and works immediately with zero configuration. + +Unlike generic prompts, OpenClaw skills include structured workflows, decision frameworks, Python tools, and reference materials that your agent follows autonomously. + +## Why Use Skills with OpenClaw? + +| Without Skills | With Skills | +|---|---| +| Generic responses | Domain-expert-level outputs | +| Manual prompt engineering | Pre-built workflows with slash commands | +| No tooling | Python scripts for analysis, validation, formatting | +| Starts from scratch | References, templates, best practices included | + +OpenClaw's skill system is the most natural fit in the ecosystem — skills live in your workspace directory and are automatically loaded based on task context. + +## Installation + +### Quick Install (Recommended) + +```bash +bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills/main/scripts/openclaw-install.sh) +``` + +This installs all 192+ skills into your OpenClaw workspace with the correct directory structure. + +### Manual Install + +```bash +git clone https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills.git +cd claude-skills +./scripts/install.sh --tool openclaw +``` + +### Install Specific Skill Packs + +```bash +# Engineering (49 skills) +./scripts/install.sh --tool openclaw --pack engineering + +# Marketing (43 skills) +./scripts/install.sh --tool openclaw --pack marketing + +# Product (12 skills) +./scripts/install.sh --tool openclaw --pack product + +# C-Level Advisory (28 skills) +./scripts/install.sh --tool openclaw --pack c-level + +# Regulatory & Quality (12 skills) +./scripts/install.sh --tool openclaw --pack regulatory +``` + +### ClawHub Install + +If you have the ClawHub CLI: + +```bash +clawhub install alirezarezvani/claude-skills +``` + +## How Skills Work in OpenClaw + +OpenClaw has native skill support — it scans `` in your workspace and auto-selects the right skill for each task. + +**Automatic selection:** When you ask your OpenClaw agent to "optimize this Dockerfile," it reads the `docker-development` skill's SKILL.md and follows its workflow. No manual activation needed. + +**Slash commands:** Each skill defines slash commands (e.g., `/docker:optimize`, `/research:summarize`) that trigger specific workflows. + +**Python tools:** Skills include executable scripts in `scripts/` that your agent can run for analysis, validation, and generation tasks. + +## Top OpenClaw Skills by Category + +### Engineering +| Skill | What It Does | +|---|---| +| `docker-development` | Dockerfile optimization, multi-stage builds, security hardening | +| `terraform-patterns` | Infrastructure-as-code patterns and module design | +| `github` | PR workflows, CI/CD, code review automation | +| `frontend-design` | Production-grade UI components with high design quality | +| `mcp-builder` | Build MCP servers for external API integrations | + +### Marketing & Content +| Skill | What It Does | +|---|---| +| `content-creator` | SEO-optimized blog posts, social media, brand voice | +| `copywriting` | Landing pages, headlines, CTAs, product copy | +| `email-sequence` | Drip campaigns, onboarding flows, lifecycle emails | +| `launch-strategy` | Product launches, Product Hunt, feature announcements | +| `competitor-alternatives` | Comparison pages, vs pages, alternative pages | + +### Product & Research +| Skill | What It Does | +|---|---| +| `research-summarizer` | Academic papers, articles, structured briefs with citations | +| `agile-product-owner` | User stories, sprint planning, backlog management | +| `ab-test-setup` | Experiment design, hypothesis testing, variant analysis | + +### C-Level Advisory +| Skill | What It Does | +|---|---| +| `ceo-advisor` | Strategy, board prep, investor relations | +| `cto-advisor` | Tech debt, team scaling, architecture decisions | +| `cfo-advisor` | Financial modeling, fundraising, burn rate analysis | + +## OpenClaw vs Other Platforms + +| Feature | OpenClaw | Claude Code | Cursor | Codex | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Native skill loading | ✅ Automatic | ✅ Manual | ⚠️ Rules only | ⚠️ Instructions | +| Slash commands | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | +| Python tool execution | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | +| Multi-agent delegation | ✅ Built-in | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | +| Persistent memory | ✅ | ⚠️ Session | ❌ | ❌ | +| Cron/scheduled tasks | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | + +OpenClaw's architecture — persistent agents, memory, cron jobs, and multi-channel messaging — makes it the most capable platform for running agent skills autonomously. + +## Skill Anatomy + +Every skill in the repository follows the same structure: + +``` +skill-name/ +├── SKILL.md # Instructions, workflows, slash commands +├── .claude-plugin/ +│ └── plugin.json # Metadata for plugin registries +├── scripts/ +│ ├── tool_one.py # Executable Python tools +│ └── tool_two.py +└── references/ + ├── patterns.md # Domain knowledge, templates + └── best-practices.md +``` + +## Creating Custom OpenClaw Skills + +You can create your own skills following the same format: + +1. Create a directory under your workspace skills folder +2. Write a `SKILL.md` with description, slash commands, and workflows +3. Add Python scripts in `scripts/` for any automation +4. Add reference materials in `references/` +5. OpenClaw will auto-discover and use your skill + +Use the `skill-creator` meta-skill for guided skill creation: +``` +/skill:create my-custom-skill +``` + +## Resources + +- **GitHub:** [alirezarezvani/claude-skills](https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills) +- **ClawHub:** [clawhub.com](https://clawhub.com) +- **OpenClaw Docs:** [docs.openclaw.ai](https://docs.openclaw.ai) +- **Community:** [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/clawd) + +--- + +*Part of the [Claude Code Skills & Agent Plugins](https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills) repository — 192+ production-ready skills for 11 AI coding tools.*