How to Set Up ClawHub for OpenClaw

ClawHub is the public skill registry for OpenClaw. Think of it like npm for AI agents. Developers publish reusable skill packages, and anyone can search, install, and update them from the command line.

A skill is a versioned bundle of files (primarily a SKILL.md plus supporting resources) that teaches OpenClaw how to perform a specific task. Skills range from file storage and browser automation to database queries, email handling, and API integrations. The registry uses vector search, so you can find skills using natural language queries rather than exact keyword matches.

ClawHub crossed 13,000 published skills in early 2026. The registry is open and free. Publishing requires a GitHub account at least one week old. Community moderation handles abuse reports, and skills with multiple flags get auto-hidden for review.

Install the CLI globally with npm or pnpm:

npm i -g clawhub

Verify the install:

clawhub --version

Use sudo on macOS/Linux if you get permission errors, or run as admin on Windows. If the command isn't found after install, add your global npm bin directory to PATH (~/.npm-global/bin on most systems).

Browse what's available with the search command:

clawhub search "file storage"
clawhub search "browser automation" --limit 10

ClawHub uses vector search under the hood, so natural descriptions work better than exact package names. Results show the skill slug, star count, install count, and a short description.

You can also browse at clawhub.ai for a visual interface. Each skill page shows the full readme, security analysis, install stats, and version history.

Popular skill categories for developers:

• Storage: Fast.io, S3, Filesystem Management
• Web: Agent Browser, Playwright, Brave Search
• Communication: AgentMail, Slack
• DevOps: Docker Essentials, GitHub
• Data: SQL Toolkit, API Gateway

Give Your Agents Persistent Storage

Install the Fast.io skill from ClawHub. Free 50 GB, 5 workspaces, 5,000 monthly credits. No credit card required.

Get the Skill

Install any skill by its slug:

clawhub install dbalve/fast-io
clawhub install steipete/github
clawhub install TheSethRose/agent-browser

Skills save to ./skills/ in your current directory by default, or to your configured OpenClaw workspace. A lockfile at .clawhub/lock.json tracks installed versions for reproducible setups.

Other management commands:

• List installed skills: clawhub list
• Update one skill: clawhub update dbalve/fast-io
• Update everything: clawhub update --all
• Pin a version: clawhub install dbalve/fast-io --version 1.2.3
• Force reinstall: clawhub install dbalve/fast-io --force
• Remove a skill: clawhub uninstall dbalve/fast-io
• Inspect before installing: clawhub inspect dbalve/fast-io

After installing or updating skills, restart OpenClaw to pick up the changes.

Most agents need persistent file storage. Without it, everything an agent creates disappears when the session ends. Fast.io is the most popular storage skill on ClawHub, giving agents their own cloud workspaces with 19 tools for file management, search, sharing, and collaboration.

Install it:

clawhub install dbalve/fast-io

Set it up in OpenClaw:

Start a chat with openclaw chat and say "Set up Fast.io storage for me." A browser window opens for authentication (email signup, no credit card). Once connected, your agent has access to all 19 tools.

Quick test:

Tell your agent: "Create a workspace called 'test-project'." Then attach a file and say "Upload this to test-project and summarize it." The file gets stored permanently, indexed for search, and the agent can cite it in future conversations.

What the free tier includes: 50 GB storage, 1 GB max file size, 5 workspaces, 50 shares per workspace, 5,000 monthly credits. No credit card, no expiration.

ClawHub Page: clawhub.ai/dbalve/fast-io

A well-rounded agent setup uses 3-5 skills that cover your core workflows. Here's a practical starter stack for developers:

1. Fast.io for persistent storage and RAG search. Your agent's long-term memory.
2. GitHub (clawhub install steipete/github) for PR reviews, CI status checks, and issue management via the gh CLI.
3. Agent Browser (clawhub install TheSethRose/agent-browser) for navigating websites, filling forms, and taking screenshots.
4. SQL Toolkit (clawhub install gitgoodordietrying/sql-toolkit) for database queries across SQLite, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.

Install all four in under a minute. Restart OpenClaw once, and the agent can handle file storage, code management, web research, and database work in the same conversation.

For non-developer use cases, swap GitHub and SQL Toolkit for Gog (Google Workspace) and AgentMail (email).

ClawHub runs automated security analysis on every published skill. Each skill page shows the results, including flagged behaviors like network requests, file system writes, or credential handling.

Before installing an unfamiliar skill, check:

• Star count and installs: Popular skills get more scrutiny from the community.
• Security analysis tab: Look for "benign" ratings. Skills flagged as "suspicious" need careful review.
• License: Most skills use MIT-0 (free, no attribution required).
• Author history: Check if the publisher has other well-regarded skills.

Community members can report suspicious skills. Three unique reports auto-hide a skill until moderators review it. When in doubt, use clawhub inspect <slug> to read the skill contents before installing.

CLI not found after install: Add your npm global bin to PATH. On most systems: export PATH="$HOME/.npm-global/bin:$PATH".

Skill not working after install: Restart OpenClaw. Skills only load on session start.

Authentication issues: Run clawhub login to re-authenticate. For Fast.io specifically, clear browser cookies for fast.io and retry.

Search returns no results: Try broader terms. ClawHub uses vector search, so "file management" works better than exact package names.

Version conflicts: Use clawhub list to see installed versions. Update with clawhub update --all or pin a specific version with --version.

Need help: The OpenClaw Discord is the fastest path to community support. For Fast.io specific issues, see the MCP documentation.