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Description
One-command bootstrap for new OpenClaw installations. Sets up workspace files, self-evolution system (.learnings + hooks + crons), and community skills. Use...
Usage Guidance
This package is plausibly a normal bootstrapper but has a few things to check before running: 1) Inspect scripts/bootstrap.sh yourself (it will copy files to ~/.openclaw/workspace, create hooks in ~/.openclaw/hooks, and call openclaw to add crons). 2) Be aware it runs `npm i -g clawhub` and `clawhub install self-improving-agent` which will download and install third-party code from the network; verify the clawhub package and the self-improving-agent source first. 3) Backup any existing ~/.openclaw/workspace files if you have them. 4) If you want lower risk, run the script in a sandbox/VM or run it step-by-step instead of one-shot, and avoid running global npm installs as root. 5) Expect the resulting system to perform scheduled/automated actions (crons/hooks); review and disable any you do not want. If you need more assurance, ask the publisher for source/homepage or a signed release/lockfile for the CLI and the 'self-improving-agent'.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-bootstrap
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is a legitimate bootstrap utility designed to initialize an OpenClaw workspace. It automates the creation of directory structures, installs the 'clawhub' CLI via npm, and configures cron jobs for agent maintenance tasks as described in SKILL.md and scripts/bootstrap.sh. While it establishes persistence through crons and hooks, these actions are transparently documented and consistent with the stated goal of 'self-evolution.' Furthermore, the agent instructions in assets/AGENTS.md and assets/SOUL.md explicitly include safety guidelines, such as prohibiting data exfiltration and requiring user consent for external actions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the included files and the bootstrap script: it creates workspace files, .learnings, hooks, and schedules crons and attempts to install a 'self-improving-agent'. However the skill does not declare required CLIs (openclaw, clawhub, python3, npm) even though the script uses them. This omission is unexpected but explainable for a bootstrapper.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md and assets instruct the agent to populate and read workspace files (memory, learnings, soul, user), which is consistent with a local bootstrapper. The runtime script copies files into ~/.openclaw/workspace, creates hooks under ~/.openclaw/hooks, and uses openclaw to add crons. These actions read/write local user files (intimate data) but do not themselves exfiltrate data. The instructions do, however, enable automated behavior (crons/hooks) that will run later—users should expect ongoing local activity.
Install Mechanism
There is no registry-level install spec, but the included scripts run npm i -g clawhub and use clawhub to install 'self-improving-agent' at runtime. Those commands will fetch code from external registries/hosts during execution (network downloads, unpinned). This is proportional to installing a CLI but raises risk because the sources aren't pinned/verified and will execute third-party code on the machine.
Credentials
The skill declares no required env vars; the script respects an optional OPENCLAW_WORKSPACE environment variable. It does not request credentials itself, but installing/using clawhub and running 'clawhub install' may require the user to authenticate to remote services. No unrelated secrets are requested by the skill.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and does not modify other skills' configs beyond copying a hook into ~/.openclaw/hooks. It creates persistent files under ~/.openclaw/workspace, installs a global npm CLI (clawhub) if absent, and registers crons via the openclaw CLI. These are expected for a bootstrapper but are persistent changes the user should accept consciously.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-bootstrap - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-bootstrap - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release: workspace files, self-evolution system, cron jobs, community skills
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw Bootstrap?
One-command bootstrap for new OpenClaw installations. Sets up workspace files, self-evolution system (.learnings + hooks + crons), and community skills. Use... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 302 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw Bootstrap?
Run "/install openclaw-bootstrap" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw Bootstrap free?
Yes, OpenClaw Bootstrap is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw Bootstrap support?
OpenClaw Bootstrap is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw Bootstrap?
It is built and maintained by DjangoZH (@djangozh); the current version is v1.0.0.
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