ClawHub Skills Marketplace: Complete Guide
Quick Answer: ClawHub is OpenClaw's community-driven skill marketplace with over 10,700 pre-built automation packages. Skills extend OpenClaw to connect with messaging apps, CRMs, databases, developer tools, and business applications. However, 824 malicious skills (approximately 8% of those analyzed) have been found — including credential stealers and crypto miners. This guide teaches you how to navigate ClawHub safely.
Our free setup guide includes a curated list of 25+ verified, code-reviewed ClawHub skills for business automation — so you skip the risk entirely.
What is ClawHub?
Community Marketplace
ClawHub is an open marketplace where developers and automation experts publish skills for OpenClaw. Anyone can contribute, making it the largest ecosystem of OpenClaw extensions.
10,700+ Skills Available
As of February 2026, ClawHub hosts over 10,700 skills across messaging, CRM, developer tools, data, productivity, and e-commerce categories. Skills are installed via the `clawhub install` CLI and consist of SKILL.md files plus supporting code.
approximately 8% Malicious Rate
The open nature means anyone can publish. Security researchers found 824 malicious skills out of ~3,000 analyzed. Verification is essential before installing any skill.
ClawHub Skill Categories
Skills are organized into categories. Here is what is available and the most popular skills in each.
Messaging Integrations
Connect OpenClaw to Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Slack, Signal, and more. Automate conversations, route messages, and manage group interactions.
Popular Skills
- WhatsApp Business
- Telegram Bot Manager
- Discord Server Auto-Mod
- Slack Workflow Connector
Business & CRM
Sync with HubSpot, Salesforce, GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, and other CRMs. Automate lead management, deal tracking, and customer communications.
Popular Skills
- HubSpot Contact Sync
- GHL Pipeline Manager
- Salesforce Lead Router
- Pipedrive Deal Tracker
Developer Tools
GitHub integrations, API connectors, code generation, testing automation, and deployment pipelines. The largest category on ClawHub.
Popular Skills
- GitHub PR Reviewer
- API Endpoint Tester
- Docker Deploy Manager
- Code Documentation Generator
Data & Analytics
Database connectors, spreadsheet automation, data transformation, reporting, and visualization tools for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Google Sheets, and more.
Popular Skills
- Google Sheets Sync
- PostgreSQL Query Runner
- CSV Data Transformer
- Analytics Dashboard Builder
Productivity
Calendar management, task automation, email processing, document generation, note-taking integrations, and time-tracking tools.
Popular Skills
- Google Calendar Scheduler
- Notion Page Creator
- Email Inbox Sorter
- PDF Report Generator
E-commerce & Marketing
Shopify, WooCommerce, Stripe integrations. Email campaign automation, social media posting, review management, and inventory tracking.
Popular Skills
- Shopify Order Manager
- Stripe Payment Processor
- Social Media Auto-Post
- Review Response Bot
How to Install ClawHub Skills Safely
Never install a ClawHub skill without these five verification steps. One malicious skill can compromise your entire setup.
Step 1: Search and Evaluate
~5 minBrowse ClawHub or search for a specific skill. Check the publisher's verification status (blue checkmark), community ratings, download count, and last update date. Avoid skills not updated in 6+ months.
Step 2: Review Source Code
~10 minClick through to the skill's source repository. Look for a clear README, documented configuration, and readable code. Scan for encoded strings, eval() calls, and unexpected network requests.
Step 3: Check Permissions
~2 minReview what the skill requests access to. Does a messaging skill need filesystem access? Does a calendar tool need network admin rights? Reject skills with unnecessary permission scope.
Step 4: Install in Isolation
~5 minInstall the skill in a test environment first. Run OpenClaw in a separate Docker container with no real API keys. Monitor for unexpected behavior, network traffic, or resource usage spikes.
Step 5: Deploy to Production
~5 minAfter verification, install the skill in your production OpenClaw instance. Configure it with real credentials, test the specific automations it enables, and monitor for the first 24 hours.
Red Flags: Signs of a Malicious Skill
If you see any of these indicators, do not install the skill. These are the patterns found in the 824 malicious skills identified by researchers.
Obfuscated Code
If the skill's source code contains base64-encoded strings, minified logic, or eval() statements, it is likely hiding malicious behavior. Legitimate skills have readable, documented code.
Excessive Permissions
A calendar skill should not need access to your filesystem. A messaging skill should not request SSH capabilities. If the permissions do not match the described functionality, do not install.
No Source Repository
Trusted skills link to a public GitHub or GitLab repository where you can review every line of code. Skills without a source repo cannot be audited and should be avoided.
External Network Calls
Review whether the skill makes HTTP requests to unknown domains. Legitimate skills connect to well-known APIs. Calls to random IPs or unfamiliar domains are data exfiltration indicators.
Zero Community Activity
A skill with zero ratings, no comments, and very low download counts has not been vetted by the community. New skills from unknown publishers carry the highest risk.
Typosquatting Names
Malicious publishers create skills with names nearly identical to popular ones (e.g., 'WhatsAp-Connector' vs 'WhatsApp-Connector'). Always double-check spelling and publisher identity.
Our Workshop's Curated Skill List
Skip the guesswork. Our free setup guide includes a curated list of 25+ ClawHub skills that have been code-reviewed, tested, and verified safe. Every skill on our list meets these criteria:
- Full source code review — every line inspected for malicious patterns
- Verified publisher with established reputation and public identity
- Minimum 100+ downloads with positive community ratings
- No obfuscated code, no encoded payloads, no eval() calls
- Minimal permission scope — only requests what it actually needs
- Active maintenance with updates within the last 90 days
- Tested in isolated Docker environments before inclusion
- Covers core business use cases: messaging, CRM, scheduling, email, data
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