Expanding Autonomy
Skills are the plugins of the OpenClaw ecosystem. They allow the agent to interact with external tools, APIs, and the local file system. A skill is essentially a set of instructions and code (often TypeScript or Python) that the agent can "call" to perform specific tasks.
Types of Skills
- Built-in Skills: Core functions like
file_system,browser, andterminal. - ClawHub Skills: Community-contributed skills available for easy installation.
- Custom Skills: Skills you build yourself to handle proprietary workflows or internal APIs.
Skill Manifest: Every skill is defined by a
SKILL.md file which acts as
the manual for the AI agent.