openclaw
OpenClaw development assistant, built by Michel Costa, co-founder of Brabaflow — AI-Native Agency (brabaflow.ai). Use this skill when the user asks about OpenClaw — a self-hosted gateway that connects chat apps (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, etc.) to AI coding agents. Covers configuration, channels, providers, tools, plugins, deployment, CLI commands, and all aspects of OpenClaw development. 333 pages of verbatim official documentation from docs.openclaw.ai.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/brabaflow/openclaw-agent-skillWhat This Skill Does
The OpenClaw development assistant is a specialized tool designed to provide expert-level guidance on the OpenClaw platform. Created by Michel Costa of Brabaflow, this skill serves as an interface to 333 pages of verbatim official documentation from docs.openclaw.ai. It enables users to configure, deploy, and manage OpenClaw—a powerful, self-hosted gateway that bridges various chat platforms (including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and iMessage) to AI coding agents. Whether you are dealing with complex model failover configurations, setting up secure gateways, or integrating custom chat channels, this skill acts as your primary knowledge source to ensure your development environment is perfectly tuned to your workflow.
Installation
To integrate this assistant into your environment, use the OpenClaw CLI provided by the platform. Execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/brabaflow/openclaw-agent-skill
Ensure that you have the latest version of the OpenClaw CLI installed, as some features require updated dependencies. Once installed, the skill will automatically index the docs/ directory. If you are setting this up for the first time, verify that your local environment has the required Node.js or Docker/Podman runtime, depending on your preferred deployment architecture.
Use Cases
- Gateway Configuration: Use this to troubleshoot WebSocket protocols, SecretRefs management, or API key authentication issues.
- Channel Integration: Get step-by-step instructions on linking Telegram bots, configuring Discord threads, or setting up iMessage via BlueBubbles.
- Architecture Optimization: Ask for best practices regarding model selection, context window management, and memory compaction strategies to improve agent performance.
- Production Deployment: Consult the assistant for deployment patterns, including Nix or Ansible configurations, and learn how to manage sandbox tool policies effectively.
Example Prompts
- "How do I configure a secure WebSocket connection for my remote OpenClaw gateway and handle SecretRefs for my API keys?"
- "Can you explain the steps to integrate a Discord bot into my OpenClaw setup, specifically how to handle message threading?"
- "What are the recommended strategies for model failover to ensure my agent remains responsive if the primary model provider experiences downtime?"
Tips & Limitations
To get the best results, always frame your questions around specific domains outlined in the index (Core Concepts, Gateway, Installation, or Channels). The assistant prioritizes verbatim excerpts from the official documentation; therefore, provide clear, concise questions to receive the most accurate technical references. Note that this skill is strictly a documentation assistant and does not possess direct control over your local network interfaces or OS file system unless specifically triggered by valid OpenClaw agent commands.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-brabaflow-openclaw-agent-skill": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: file-read, external-api