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/install openclaw-zulip-channel
Description
Install and configure the OpenClaw Zulip channel plugin from npm. Use when OpenClaw needs to add Zulip support, switch from a local path install to the publi...
Usage Guidance
This skill is a safe, instruction-only helper for installing/configuring the OpenClaw Zulip plugin, but you should still: (1) confirm the npm package (openclaw-channel-zulip) is published by a trusted publisher on the npm registry before running the install, (2) review the plugin's package source or repository if possible, (3) avoid pasting Zulip API keys into chat and store them in OpenClaw's secure config or environment variables as suggested, and (4) run the install commands locally in a controlled environment (or sandbox) if you need to audit effects before deploying to production.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-zulip-channel
Version: 2026.4.7
The skill bundle provides standard instructions for installing and configuring the 'openclaw-channel-zulip' plugin via the OpenClaw CLI. It includes configuration templates for Zulip integration and explicitly advises users to store credentials securely in environment variables rather than chat, following security best practices. No malicious code, suspicious network calls, or prompt-injection risks were found in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the instructions: guidance is limited to installing the openclaw-channel-zulip npm plugin, wiring channels.zulip config, restarting the gateway, and verifying health. Nothing requested or described is unrelated to adding Zulip support.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs running OpenClaw CLI commands, editing OpenClaw config paths (plugins.load.paths and channels.zulip), and performing a smoke test. It asks for Zulip bot credentials only as required configuration for the plugin and cautions to store secrets in the OpenClaw config or env vars, not chat.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec and no code shipped with the skill (instruction-only). The actual plugin install is delegated to the local OpenClaw CLI (openclaw plugins install), so the skill itself does not download or write code.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The only secrets referenced are the Zulip bot email and API key, which are appropriate and expected for configuring a Zulip channel plugin.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request persistent system-wide changes beyond instructing the user to edit OpenClaw's own config and restart the gateway. It does not modify other skills or request elevated privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-zulip-channel - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-zulip-channel - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2026.4.7
Add explicit MIT license file so registry metadata matches the published Zulip plugin license.
v2026.3.31
Initial ClawHub release for the published npm Zulip plugin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw Zulip Channel?
Install and configure the OpenClaw Zulip channel plugin from npm. Use when OpenClaw needs to add Zulip support, switch from a local path install to the publi... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 111 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw Zulip Channel?
Run "/install openclaw-zulip-channel" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw Zulip Channel free?
Yes, OpenClaw Zulip Channel is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw Zulip Channel support?
OpenClaw Zulip Channel is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw Zulip Channel?
It is built and maintained by FtlC-ian (@ftlc-ian); the current version is v2026.4.7.
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