Publishing Skills: Share on ClawHub
Package your custom skills for the ClawHub marketplace. Follow the publishing guidelines, submit your skill, and share it with thousands of OpenClaw users.
What You Will Get
After this guide, your custom skill will be published on ClawHub and available for any OpenClaw user to install. Your skill will have a proper listing with description, documentation, version information, and usage examples. The community can discover it through search and category browsing.
Publishing skills is how the OpenClaw ecosystem grows. When you solve a workflow problem that others face, sharing your solution as a skill saves thousands of hours across the community. Published skills also benefit from community feedback, bug reports, and contributions that improve the skill over time.
The publishing process ensures quality standards are met. Skills must include proper documentation, follow naming conventions, and pass validation checks. These requirements ensure that every skill on ClawHub meets a baseline quality that users can rely on.
How to Publish to ClawHub
Prepare and submit your skill
Verify Your Skill Meets Requirements
Before publishing, ensure your skill includes a complete SKILL.md with description, usage instructions, and examples. The skill directory must follow the naming convention (kebab-case), and any reference files must be properly organized. Run the validation command to check for missing requirements.
Write a Compelling Description
Your ClawHub listing needs a clear, concise description that tells potential users what the skill does and why they need it. Write a one-line summary, a paragraph description, and list the key capabilities. Think about what search terms users would type and include relevant keywords naturally.
Add Metadata and Tags
Tag your skill with relevant categories and keywords. Choose the primary category (Development, Productivity, Communication, etc.) and add secondary tags that help with discovery. Good tags include the technologies involved (GitHub, Slack, PostgreSQL), the use case (monitoring, automation, reporting), and the domain (devops, marketing, finance).
Create a Version and Changelog
Set your initial version number (1.0.0 for stable, 0.x.x for beta). Write a changelog entry describing the initial release. Include what the skill does, any known limitations, and the minimum OpenClaw version required. Version your skill properly from the start to support clean upgrades later.
Run the Publishing Validator
Use the ClawHub publishing validator to check your skill against the marketplace requirements. The validator checks for required files, documentation completeness, valid metadata, and proper file structure. Fix any issues it identifies before submitting.
Submit to ClawHub
Submit your skill through the ClawHub publishing interface. Upload your skill directory or link your Git repository. The submission goes through a brief review to verify it meets quality standards and does not contain harmful content. Most submissions are processed within a day.
Monitor and Maintain Your Published Skill
After publishing, monitor your skill's installation count, user feedback, and any reported issues. Respond to questions, fix bugs, and release updates regularly. Active maintenance builds trust with users and increases your skill's visibility in search results and recommendations.
Tips and Best Practices
Include Thorough Examples
Skills with usage examples get significantly more installations. Show at least three different ways to use the skill, covering common scenarios and edge cases. Users decide to install based on whether the examples match their needs.
Respond to User Feedback
When users report issues or suggest features, respond promptly. Active maintainers build a reputation in the community, and responsive skills get recommended more often in community discussions.
Follow Semantic Versioning
Use semantic versioning (major.minor.patch) so users know what to expect from updates. Patch versions for bug fixes, minor versions for new features, and major versions for breaking changes. Users who pin versions rely on this convention.
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