Advanced Easy 10 min
Install and Use Skills
Learn how to install and manage OpenClaw skills/plugins
#Skills
#Plugins
#Management
Prerequisites
- OpenClaw deployed
- Basic understanding of skills
Steps
1
Browse Skill Market
View available skill plugins.
Commands
All Systems
OpenClaw Admin UI → Skill Market → browse categories or search for a skill by name Tips
- • Popular skills include: search, weather, translation, file processing, etc.
- • Each skill has detailed instructions and usage guide
2
Install Skill
One-click install the skill you need.
Commands
All Systems
Find the skill you want → click "Install" → wait for installation to complete Tips
- • Some skills require additional configuration (e.g., API Key)
- • After installation, manage in 'Installed Skills'
3
Configure Skill
Fill in required information for skills that need configuration.
Commands
All Systems
Installed Skills → click the skill name → fill in the required parameters on the configuration page Tips
- • For example, search skill may need search engine API configured
- • Each skill has different configuration options, refer to skill documentation
4
Test Skill
Test if the skill works properly when chatting with AI.
Commands
All Systems
Send a message containing a skill trigger phrase, e.g., "Search today's news for me" Tips
- • AI will automatically decide when to use which skill
- • If skill doesn't trigger, check if it's enabled
Common Issues
Skill installation failed?
Check network connection, ensure you can access GitHub (most skills are hosted on GitHub)
Skill not working?
Check if skill requires additional configuration (e.g., API Key), check skill logs to troubleshoot