Claw Hub FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About OpenClaw Hub

Claw Hub is the official skill registry for OpenClaw hub - think of it as "npm for AI agents". It provides a searchable marketplace where developers can discover, install, and share skills that extend OpenClaw hub's capabilities.

Key features include:

• 3,286 skills available for OpenClaw hub
• Vector search for semantic skill discovery
• Version control with semantic versioning
• Community ratings with stars and comments
• CLI integration for easy installation

Install skills from Claw Hub using the OpenClaw hub CLI:

clawhub search "your search query" - Find relevant skills
clawhub install skill-name - Install a skill

You can also browse skills on clawhub.ai and copy installation commands. See our complete installation guide for detailed instructions.

No account is needed to browse, search, and install skills from Claw Hub. Anyone can access the marketplace and install any of the 3,286 available skills.

An account is only required if you want to:

• Publish your own skills to Claw Hub
• Manage your published skills
• View analytics for your skills

OpenClaw hub is an open-source AI agent framework that uses skills to perform tasks. Think of it as a powerful AI assistant that can be extended with modular skills from Claw Hub.

OpenClaw hub has gained massive popularity with 157,000+ GitHub stars and is one of the hottest AI projects. Skills from Claw Hub enhance OpenClaw's capabilities for web scraping, data analysis, automation, and much more.

Learn more at openclaw.ai.

Claw Hub uses vector-based semantic search, so you can search with natural language:

clawhub search "web scraping"
clawhub search "summarize documents"
clawhub search "API integration"

You can also browse categories on clawhub.ai or check our top skills page.

Use semantic versioning with the @ symbol:

clawhub install [email protected]

Claw Hub uses semver (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH) for all skills. Without a version specified, the latest version is installed.

Skills are installed in your OpenClaw hub workspace directory. You can view all installed skills using:

clawhub list

This command shows all currently installed skills and their versions in your OpenClaw hub environment.

Update skills using these commands:

clawhub update skill-name - Update a specific skill
clawhub update --all - Update all installed skills

Always check the changelog when updating to understand what changed between versions.

Yes, Claw Hub has significantly improved security since the ClawHavoc incident:

• Removed 2,419 suspicious/malicious skills
• VirusTotal partnership for automatic malware scanning (Feb 7, 2026)
• Auto-hide system - skills with 3+ reports are automatically hidden
• Enhanced moderation and user reporting

However, always practice safe skill installation. See our security guide for best practices.

In February 2026, researchers discovered 341 malicious Claw Hub skills designed to steal data from OpenClaw hub users. An additional 283 skills (7.1%) had serious security vulnerabilities.

The attack used fake prerequisites to distribute Atomic Stealer malware, targeting credentials on macOS and Windows systems.

Read the full ClawHavoc incident report for details.

Before installing any Claw Hub skill, check:

• Download count - Prefer skills with 1,000+ downloads
• Star rating - Look for 10+ stars from the community
• Comments - Read community feedback for warnings
• Author - Verify the author's GitHub account is established
• SKILL.md - Review the code before installation
• VirusTotal - Check for scan results (post-Feb 2026 skills)

Claw Hub's security measures include:

• VirusTotal integration - Automatic malware scanning for all skills
• User reporting - Easy reporting of suspicious skills
• Auto-hide - 3+ independent reports automatically hide a skill
• Enhanced moderation - Dedicated team reviews flagged skills
• GitHub requirement - Publishers need 1+ week old GitHub accounts

To publish a skill to Claw Hub:

• Create a Claw Hub account and link your GitHub
• Prepare your skill folder with SKILL.md
• Run clawhub publish ./my-skill

See our complete publishing guide for step-by-step instructions.

To publish skills to Claw Hub, you need:

• Claw Hub account - Create one at clawhub.ai
• GitHub account - Must be at least 1 week old
• SKILL.md file - Properly structured with metadata, interface, and execution logic

Claw Hub uses semantic versioning (semver): MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH

• MAJOR - Breaking changes that affect compatibility
• MINOR - New features, backward compatible
• PATCH - Bug fixes, backward compatible

Each version creates a separate SkillVersion that users can install specifically.

To update a published skill:

• Update the version number in SKILL.md
• Make your changes and test locally
• Run clawhub publish ./my-skill again

The new version will be added to Claw Hub while previous versions remain available for users who need them.

Common installation issues:

• Permission errors - Check write permissions to your OpenClaw hub workspace
• Network issues - Verify your internet connection and Claw Hub API access
• Version conflicts - Try installing a specific version with @version
• Skill removed - The skill may have been removed for security reasons

Run clawhub list to verify installation status.

To report a malicious or suspicious skill:

• Click the Report button on the skill's page on clawhub.ai
• Provide a detailed description of the issue
• Skills with 3+ independent reports are automatically hidden

Your reports help keep the Claw Hub community safe for all OpenClaw hub users.

Get help with Claw Hub through these channels:

• Documentation - Official Claw Hub docs
• Discord - Join the OpenClaw community for real-time support
• GitHub Issues - Report bugs on the Claw Hub repository
• Community Resources - Check our community page