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/install zellij
Description
Remote-control zellij sessions for interactive CLIs by sending keystrokes and scraping pane output.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: control zellij sessions and scrape pane output. Before installing, ensure you have zellij and jq installed (SKILL.md expects both). Confirm where CLAWDBOT_ZELLIJ_DATA_DIR will point (default is ${TMPDIR:-/tmp}/moltbot-zellij-data) — the scripts operate on that directory and will list/delete sessions there. Be cautious when launching or automating commands inside panes (the examples run coding agents and arbitrary shell commands): those commands run with your account privileges and can modify files or exfiltrate data if untrusted. Note the minor metadata mismatch: the registry lists no requirements while SKILL.md expects zellij and jq — this is likely documentation drift, not a security problem, but you may want to verify requirements before use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: zellij
Version: 1.0.1
The OpenClaw AgentSkills skill bundle for 'zellij' is classified as benign. All files, including the SKILL.md and helper scripts, are clearly aligned with the stated purpose of managing and interacting with zellij terminal multiplexer sessions. The SKILL.md provides instructions for the agent to use zellij for legitimate tasks like running Python REPLs or orchestrating coding agents, including examples of sending commands within zellij panes. The helper scripts (cleanup-sessions.sh, find-panes.sh, find-sessions.sh, wait-for-text.sh) perform standard zellij session management operations. There is no evidence of intentional harmful behavior such as data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, or prompt injection with a malicious objective.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (remote-control zellij sessions) aligns with the included scripts and SKILL.md examples. All code and instructions are about listing sessions, sending keystrokes, piping pane output, waiting for text, and cleaning up sessions — functionality expected for a zellij control skill.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and the helper scripts instruct the agent to run local zellij/jq commands and operate on a configurable data directory. They do not instruct reading unrelated system files, calling external network endpoints, or exfiltrating data. The instructions do encourage launching arbitrary commands inside panes (e.g., running coding agents), which is consistent with the purpose but means the operator should avoid running untrusted code in those panes.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec in the registry (instruction-only skill), and included scripts are small, local bash utilities. SKILL.md metadata suggests installing zellij via brew/cargo, but the skill itself does not download or execute remote artifacts. No high-risk download URLs or archive extraction were found.
Credentials
The registry 'Requirements' section lists no required env vars or binaries, but SKILL.md (metadata and instructions) and the scripts clearly require zellij and jq on PATH and reference an optional CLAWDBOT_ZELLIJ_DATA_DIR env var (defaulting to TMPDIR). This is a documentation/metadata inconsistency but not a harmful credential request: no secrets or unrelated credentials are required.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request persistent/always-on presence and does not modify other skills or system-wide agent settings. It runs only local commands against the zellij data dir and sessions; autonomous invocation is allowed by default but is not combined with other concerning privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install zellij - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/zellij - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Initial release: Remote-control zellij sessions with support for panes, session management, and wait-for-text polling
v1.0.0
Initial release: Remote-control zellij sessions with support for panes, session management, and wait-for-text polling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zellij Terminal Workspace?
Remote-control zellij sessions for interactive CLIs by sending keystrokes and scraping pane output. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2150 downloads so far.
How do I install Zellij Terminal Workspace?
Run "/install zellij" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Zellij Terminal Workspace free?
Yes, Zellij Terminal Workspace is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Zellij Terminal Workspace support?
Zellij Terminal Workspace is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Zellij Terminal Workspace?
It is built and maintained by Jivvei (@jivvei); the current version is v1.0.1.
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