Phase 4 / Ep 18: Built-in Core Skill Tour —— Top 10 Must-Install Skills
🎯 Learning Objective: Understand the most practical Skills and choose the skill packages that suit you.
Skill List
| # | Skill | Function | Permission Required | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | web-search |
Internet search | basic+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 2 | file-manager |
File read/write operations | standard+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 3 | shell-exec |
Shell command execution | coding+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 4 | calendar |
Calendar management | basic+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 5 | reminders |
Reminders and to-dos | basic+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 6 | code-review |
Code review | coding+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 7 | git-assist |
Git operation assistance | coding+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 8 | note-taker |
Note management | standard+ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 9 | browser-use |
Browser automation | coding+ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 10 | data-analysis |
Data analysis | coding+ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Installation Method
# Batch install recommended skill packages
openclaw skills install web-search file-manager calendar reminders
# Developer add-on packages
openclaw skills install shell-exec code-review git-assist
Detailed Skill Descriptions
1. web-search — Internet Search
The core capability that allows the Agent to obtain real-time information.
| Platform | Usage |
|---|---|
| CLI | openclaw chat "Search for the latest OpenClaw version" |
| Telegram | Send message directly: "Help me check the new features of Node.js 22" |
2. file-manager — File Operations
Read and write local files, acting as the Agent's "hands".
3. shell-exec — Shell Commands
Allows the Agent to execute terminal commands. Requires coding permissions.
4. calendar — Calendar Management
Create, query, and modify schedule events.
5. reminders — Reminder System
Set scheduled reminders, and the Agent will push them via Telegram/Discord.
| Platform | Usage |
|---|---|
| CLI | openclaw chat "Remind me to have a meeting tomorrow morning at 9 AM" |
| Telegram | "Remind me to drink water in 3 hours" |
6-10. Developer Skills
code-review, git-assist, note-taker, browser-use, and data-analysis provide capabilities for code review, Git assistance, note management, browser automation, and data analysis, respectively.
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