Plugin Integration Development Skill#

Overview#

This skill enables users to create, develop, and integrate their own plugins, tools, and commands into OpenClaw. It provides guidelines, templates, and examples to streamline the development process.

Purpose#

• Guide users through creating OpenClaw plugins, tools, and commands.
• Provide best practices for development, testing, and integration.
• Offer examples and utilities to simplify the process.

Key Features#

• Plugin Templates: Predefined templates for plugins, tools, and commands.
• Validation Scripts: Utilities to validate plugin structure and metadata.
• Example Plugins: Ready-to-use examples for quick experimentation.
• API Reference: Documentation for OpenClaw's plugin API.

Getting Started#

1. Initialize a New Plugin#

Use the init-plugin.sh script to create a new plugin scaffold:

bash

~/.openclaw/skills/plugin-integration/scripts/init-plugin.sh <plugin-name>

2. Develop Your Plugin#

Follow the structure in the examples/ directory to develop your plugin. Key files:

• manifest.json: Metadata for the plugin (name, version, description, etc.).
• plugin.js or command.js: Main logic for the plugin or command.
• README.md: Documentation for the plugin.

3. Validate Your Plugin#

Use the validate-plugin.sh script to ensure your plugin meets OpenClaw's requirements:

bash

~/.openclaw/skills/plugin-integration/scripts/validate-plugin.sh <plugin-directory>

4. Integrate Your Plugin#

Place your plugin in the OpenClaw plugins directory (e.g., ~/.openclaw/plugins/) and restart OpenClaw to load it.

Example Plugins#

Hello World Plugin#

A simple plugin that logs "Hello World" to the console.

• Directory: examples/hello-world/
• Files: plugin.js, manifest.json, README.md

Custom Command#

A custom command that greets the user by name.

• Directory: examples/custom-command/
• Files: command.js, manifest.json, README.md

API Reference#

Refer to references/api-reference.md for detailed documentation on OpenClaw's plugin API.

CLI Reference#

Refer to references/cli-reference.md for OpenClaw CLI commands related to plugin management.

Best Practices#

• Modularity: Keep plugins small and focused on a single task.
• Documentation: Document every plugin with a README.md file.
• Validation: Always validate your plugin before integration.
• Testing: Test plugins in a development environment before deploying them.

Troubleshooting#

• Plugin Not Loading: Ensure the manifest.json file is correctly formatted and the plugin is placed in the correct directory.
• Errors in Logic: Use console.log or OpenClaw's logging utilities to debug issues.

Contributing#

Contributions to this skill are welcome! Submit improvements via pull requests or issues on the OpenClaw GitHub repository.