How do I install skills from the OpenClaw Skill Marketplace?
Definitive Answer
Browse the OpenClaw Skill Marketplace at fetchopenclaws.com/skills, find a skill by category or search, click Install on your target agent, and the skill is activated with dependencies resolved automatically. No coding required — skills are pre-configured and ready to use.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Navigate to the Skills Marketplace at fetchopenclaws.com/skills.
- 2Browse by category (Automation, Communication, Development, Productivity, Data, System) or search by name.
- 3Click on a skill to read documentation, parameters, community reviews, and usage stats.
- 4Click Install and select which deployed agent to install the skill on.
- 5Configure any required parameters (API keys, preferences, activation conditions).
- 6Test the skill in the sandbox, then enable it for live traffic.
Example Prompt
Install the following skills on my customer support agent: knowledge base search, ticket routing, sentiment analysis, and WhatsApp message sending.
Common Pitfalls
- Installing skills without reading the parameter requirements — some need API credentials
- Installing too many overlapping skills that conflict with each other
- Not testing in sandbox before production — some skills have side effects
- Ignoring community reviews — highly-rated verified skills are more reliable than new unreviewed ones
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