# Best OpenClaw Skills You Should Install

> The complete list of the best OpenClaw skills to install. From AI agent plugins for coding and image generation to browser automation and database management, these ClawHub skills supercharge your AI assistant.

**Published:** Feb 15, 2026 | **Author:** Michael Park | **Read time:** 8 min read

The complete list of the best OpenClaw skills to install. From AI agent plugins for coding and image generation to browser automation and database management, these ClawHub skills supercharge your AI assistant.

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- OpenClaw has quickly become the go-to open-source gateway for AI agents. Whether you're [self-hosting](/blog/what-is-openclaw/) or using a [managed AI agent hosting platform](https://www.ampere.sh), the real magic happens when you extend your agent with **skills**. Skills are modular add-ons that teach your OpenClaw agent how to do new things. Generate images, write code, control your smart home. Think of them as **apps for your AI assistant**. We tested dozens of skills on ClawHub to find the **best OpenClaw skills** actually worth installing. Here's what made the cut. How OpenClaw Skills Work Install via CLI → SKILL.md Loaded → Agent Learns Capability → Use from Any Channel Skills work across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, and more. One install, every platform. The OpenClaw skill installation flow: from CLI to live capability in seconds What Are OpenClaw Skills (And Why They Matter)? An OpenClaw skill (sometimes called an OpenClaw plugin) is a folder containing a `SKILL.md` file with instructions that teach your AI agent a new capability. Skills can include scripts, configuration files, and reference documents. They're loaded automatically when you start a new session. Think of the full **OpenClaw skills list** on ClawHub as an app store for your **AI agent**. $ clawhub install <skill-name> One command, and your agent gains a new ability. Browse all available skills on ClawHub or search directly from the CLI. Skills are loaded from three locations in order of priority: **Workspace skills** (highest), **Managed skills**, and **Bundled skills** (shipped with OpenClaw). This modular approach makes it easy to customize your **AI agent skills** for any workflow. 1 Nano Banana Pro Nano Banana Pro Creative Generates and edits images using Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image model directly from chat. Create, modify, or restyle images right inside your conversation. ✓Generate images from text prompts

OpenClaw has quickly become the go-to open-source gateway for AI agents. Whether you're [self-hosting](/blog/what-is-openclaw/) or using a [managed AI agent hosting platform](https://www.ampere.sh), the real magic happens when you extend your agent with **skills**.

Skills are modular add-ons that teach your OpenClaw agent how to do new things. Generate images, write code, control your smart home. Think of them as **apps for your AI assistant**.

We tested dozens of skills on ClawHub to find the **best OpenClaw skills** actually worth installing. Here's what made the cut.

OpenClaw has quickly become the go-to open-source gateway for AI agents. Whether you're [self-hosting](/blog/what-is-openclaw/) or using a [managed AI agent hosting platform](https://www.ampere.sh), the real magic happens when you extend your agent with **skills**.

Skills are modular add-ons that teach your OpenClaw agent how to do new things. Generate images, write code, control your smart home. Think of them as **apps for your AI assistant**.

We tested dozens of skills on ClawHub to find the **best OpenClaw skills** actually worth installing. Here's what made the cut.

Install via CLI → SKILL.md Loaded → Agent Learns Capability → Use from Any Channel Skills work across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, and more. One install, every platform. The OpenClaw skill installation flow: from CLI to live capability in seconds What Are OpenClaw Skills (And Why They Matter)? An OpenClaw skill (sometimes called an OpenClaw plugin) is a folder containing a `SKILL.md` file with instructions that teach your AI agent a new capability. Skills can include scripts, configuration files, and reference documents. They're loaded automatically when you start a new session. Think of the full **OpenClaw skills list** on ClawHub as an app store for your **AI agent**.


## What Are OpenClaw Skills (And Why They Matter)?


```bash
$ clawhub install <skill-name>
```

One command, and your agent gains a new ability. Browse all available skills on ClawHub or search directly from the CLI.

Skills are loaded from three locations in order of priority: **Workspace skills** (highest), **Managed skills**, and **Bundled skills** (shipped with OpenClaw). This modular approach makes it easy to customize your **AI agent skills** for any workflow.


## 1 Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana Pro Creative Generates and edits images using Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image model directly from chat. Create, modify, or restyle images right inside your conversation.

- ✓Edit images with natural language
- ✓Works across all channels
- ✓No extra subscription needed


## 2 Coding Agent

Coding Agent Development Runs Claude Code, Codex CLI, or other coding agents in background tmux sessions. Spin up a full coding session, work on complex tasks, and get notified when done.

- Coding Agent Development Runs Claude Code, Codex CLI, or other coding agents in background tmux sessions. Spin up a full coding session, work on complex tasks, and get notified when done. ✓Multi-file refactors
- ✓Background execution
- ✓Multiple agent backends
- ✓Progress monitoring


## 3 Weather

Weather Daily Life Fetches current weather conditions and forecasts without any API key. Just install and ask.

- ✓Zero configuration
- ✓Works immediately
- ✓Any location worldwide
- ✓Multi-day forecasts


## 4 GitHub

- GitHub Development Interact with GitHub repositories, issues, PRs, and more directly through your agent. Review PRs, check CI, and manage repos without leaving chat. ✓Create & manage issues

GitHub Development Interact with GitHub repositories, issues, PRs, and more directly through your agent. Review PRs, check CI, and manage repos without leaving chat.

- ✓Review PR diffs
- ✓CI/CD pipeline status
- ✓Pairs with Coding Agent


## 5 Agent Browser

- Agent Browser Automation A fast Rust-based headless browser for web navigation, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction. ✓JS-heavy site support

Agent Browser Automation A fast Rust-based headless browser for web navigation, form filling, screenshots, and data extraction.

- ✓Screenshots & snapshots
- ✓Structured data extraction
- ✓Automate web tasks


## 6 Healthcheck

Healthcheck DevOps Security audits, firewall checks, SSH hardening, and system health monitoring for your OpenClaw host.

- ✓Automated security audits
- ✓Firewall & SSH checks
- ✓Update monitoring
- ✓Cron scheduling


## 7 SAG (ElevenLabs TTS)

SAG Creative Converts text to high-quality speech using ElevenLabs AI voices. Narrate summaries, tell stories, or deliver briefings.

- SAG Creative Converts text to high-quality speech using ElevenLabs AI voices. Narrate summaries, tell stories, or deliver briefings. ✓High-quality AI voices
- ✓Story narration
- ✓Personal voice messages
- ✓Multiple voice options


## 8 Reddit

Reddit Research Browse, search, post, and moderate Reddit. Read-only works without auth; posting and moderation requires OAuth setup.

- Reddit Research Browse, search, post, and moderate Reddit. Read-only works without auth; posting and moderation requires OAuth setup. ✓Browse any subreddit
- ✓Search posts and comments
- ✓Post and comment
- ✓Moderation tools


## 9 Database

Database Development Connect to SQL and NoSQL databases, run queries, and manage schemas conversationally.

- ✓Run queries from chat
- ✓Schema management
- ✓PostgreSQL, MySQL, Mongo
- ✓Quick data checks


## 10 Notion

Notion Productivity Connect your Notion workspace for reading, creating, and managing pages and databases.

- Notion Productivity Connect your Notion workspace for reading, creating, and managing pages and databases. ✓Read & create pages
- ✓Query databases
- ✓Update content
- ✓Workspace search


## 11 Slack

Slack Communication Bridge your OpenClaw agent with Slack for cross-platform messaging and workflow automation.

- ✓Send & receive messages
- ✓Workflow automation
- ✓Cross-platform bridge
- ✓Works with Discord too


## 12 Claude Code Supervisor

- Claude Code Supervisor Development Supervises Claude Code sessions in tmux, detecting errors, stuck agents, and task completion. Auto-nudges on failures. ✓Error detection & recovery

Claude Code Supervisor Development Supervises Claude Code sessions in tmux, detecting errors, stuck agents, and task completion. Auto-nudges on failures.

- ✓Progress reports
- ✓Context limit recovery
- ✓Any notification backend


## How to Choose the Best OpenClaw Skills for You

With so many options, here's a simple framework:

Everyday Use Weather, Nano Banana Pro, and Hacker News. Daily utility and personality.

#### Everyday Use

Developers Coding Agent, GitHub, Claude Code Supervisor, and Database.

#### Developers

Productivity Notion, Slack, and Agent Browser. Workflow automation powerhouse.

#### Productivity

#### Self-Hosting

Healthcheck keeps your server safe and monitored 24/7.


## How to Install the Best OpenClaw Skills


### Install an OpenClaw Skill from ClawHub


### Update All Installed Skills


```bash
$ clawhub update --all
```


### Search the OpenClaw Skills List


```bash
$ clawhub search "automation"
```

Visit the ClawHub registry to browse everything available. After installing, start a new OpenClaw session for it to take effect. If you're looking for a managed way to run your agent with all these skills pre-configured, a platform like Ampere handles the setup and hosting for you.


## Ready to supercharge your agent?

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[Deploy Your Agent](https://www.ampere.sh/setup)


## Frequently Asked Questions

### Are OpenClaw skills free?

Most OpenClaw skills on ClawHub are completely free and open source. A few premium skills may require API keys for third-party services, but the skill itself is still free to install and use.

### Can I create my own OpenClaw skills?

Absolutely! OpenClaw skills are just folders with a SKILL.md file. The ClawHub documentation walks you through creating and publishing your own skills. Many of the best skills started as personal projects.

### How many skills can I install?

There's no hard limit, but performance may degrade with 50+ skills since they're all loaded into your agent's context. Most people install 5-15 skills that match their actual workflow.

### Do skills work across all messaging channels?

Yes! Once installed, skills work identically across WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, Slack, and any other channel you've connected to your OpenClaw agent.

### Are third-party skills safe?

Skills on ClawHub are community-reviewed, but you should always check the source code before installing. Skills run with the same permissions as your OpenClaw agent, so only install from trusted sources.
