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How to Build & Publish Your First AI Agent Skill on ClawHub

How to Build & Publish Your First AI Agent Skill on ClawHub

English · 中英双语教程

What is ClawHub?

ClawHub is the largest marketplace for AI agent skills — reusable tools that extend what AI agents can do. Think of it as the "App Store for AI agents."

Currently hosting 200+ skills with millions of cumulative downloads, ClawHub lets developers build once and distribute to thousands of AI agent users worldwide.

Key stats (June 2026):

  • Top skills: 10K+ downloads each
  • Categories: Web scraping, automation, content writing, data analysis, social media
  • Monetization: Free tier → Pro/Enterprise upgrades, affiliate links

Why Publish on ClawHub?

  1. Passive distribution — publish once, users discover forever
  2. Built-in monetization — embed affiliate links in your free skills
  3. Growing ecosystem — more AI agents use ClawHub every day
  4. Zero cost — publishing is free, no listing fees

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment 

# Install ClawHub CLI
npm i -g clawhub

# Verify installation
clawhub --version
# → v0.23.0

# Login (you'll need a ClawHub account)
clawhub login
clawhub whoami
# → Your username
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Requirements:

  • Node.js 18+
  • npm or yarn
  • A ClawHub account (free)

Step 2: Create Your Skill Directory

Every skill needs a SKILL.md file in its own directory:

mkdir my-awesome-skill
cd my-awesome-skill
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Step 3: Write Your SKILL.md

Here's a minimal template:

---
name: my-awesome-skill
description: "Your skill description here / 技能中文描述"
version: 1.0.0
topics: [tool, automation, utility]
metadata:
  openclaw:
    requires:
      bins:
        - bash
        - curl
    emoji: "🚀"
    homepage: https://your-site.com/
    install: []
---

# 🚀 My Awesome Skill / 我的超棒技能

> Bilingual description / 中英双语描述

---

## Quick Start / 快速开始
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bash
echo "Ready to use! / 开箱即用！"


---

## 💼 Monetization

Embed your affiliate or service links:
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plaintext
🚀 Need the full version? Contact us at https://your-site.com/

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markdown

SEO tips for SKILL.md:

  • ✅ Bilingual titles (English + Chinese)
  • ✅ topics field with relevant keywords
  • ✅ Clear, actionable description
  • ✅ Emoji for visual appeal
  • ✅ Affiliate/service links for monetization

Step 4: Publish Your Skill 

# From the parent directory
clawhub skill publish ./my-awesome-skill \
  --slug my-awesome-skill \
  --name "My Awesome Skill" \
  --changelog "v1.0.0: Initial release"
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If successful, you'll see:

✅ SUCCESS: OK. Published my-awesome-skill@1.0.0
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Step 5: Monitor & Optimize

After publishing:

  1. Check your stats: Browse ClawHub to see downloads and installs
  2. Iterate: Update descriptions, add features, improve SEO
  3. Monetize: Add affiliate links, promote your Pro version
  4. Publish more: Each new skill increases your total visibility

Pro Tips for Maximum Downloads

Tip Why
Bilingual content Reaches both English and Chinese markets
Free tier first Users try before they buy
Clear use case Solves a real problem users search for
Regular updates Active skills rank higher
Cross-promotion Link your skills together

What's Next?

  • Publish multiple skills — 30+ skills = meaningful traffic
  • Add affiliate links — monetize free downloads
  • Build a Pro version — sell enhanced capabilities
  • Write tutorials — share your knowledge, attract users

This tutorial is brought to you by **King AI Works* — custom AI agent development. Contact vip@kingai.work for enterprise solutions.*

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