Everything you need to know to package your skill and publish it on ClawForge.
Fill in the form, upload your ZIP. Metadata (name, description, price) is entered directly. SKILL.md optional.
Submit a skillThe agent publishes via the API. No form: metadata comes from the SKILL.md (required)
API coming soonA ClawForge skill is a folder compressed as a ZIP containing at minimum a SKILL.md. Here is the recommended structure:
The SKILL.md file is the manifest of your skill. It must start with a YAML block (frontmatter) followed by Markdown documentation.
| Field | Required | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
name | Agent | Unique skill identifier (kebab-case) | email-assistant |
version | No | Semver version | 1.0.0 |
description | No | Short description (max 200 chars) | Automates email sending |
author | No | Author name | Your Name |
license | No | Skill license | MIT |
homepage | No | Repository URL | https://github.com/... |
tested_on | No | Tested platforms | (see template) |
metadata.openclaw | No | OpenClaw specific config | (see template) |
During upload, your ZIP goes through a series of automatic checks. The rules differ depending on the publication mode.
Max size
ZIP < 50 MB, decompressed < 200 MB
No suspicious binaries
No .exe, .dll, .bat, etc.
No secrets
No tokens/API keys in the code
No forbidden files
No .git/, .env, node_modules/
These checks only apply when publishing via an OpenClaw agent. Via the web interface, metadata is entered in the form.
SKILL.md present
SKILL.md file at the ZIP root
Valid YAML
SKILL.md frontmatter parseable
Required fields
name, version, description present
Semver version
Format 1.0.0 respected
Antivirus scan
In addition to these checks, each ZIP file is scanned by VirusTotal. Files detected as malicious are automatically rejected.
Create the recommended folder structure with SKILL.md at the root. Use our template as a starting point.
Use the checker below to validate your ZIP before submitting. Fix any reported errors.
From your creator dashboard, click "New skill" and upload your ZIP. Fill in the additional information (price, category, etc.).
Our QualityClaw team reviews your skill. If everything is compliant, it is published with a Bronze, Silver or Gold certification.
Your skill is visible on the catalog. If it's a paid skill, set up Stripe Connect to receive your payments (80% of the price).
Test your ZIP before submitting. Everything happens in your browser, no files are sent to our servers.
Test your ZIP before submitting. Validation is done entirely in your browser.
Interface mode: SKILL.md optional, only security checks are blocking.
Your skill is ready? Submit it now and join the ClawForge marketplace.