We wrote the guide we wish existed when we started building OpenClaw skills.
The biggest mistake most developers make: writing abstract descriptions in SKILL.md instead of the exact words users would type. OpenClaw uses description text for skill matching, so marketing language means your skill never gets triggered.
This guide covers:
- SKILL.md structure and YAML frontmatter
- Writing effective descriptions that actually match
- Testing skills locally before publishing
- Publishing to ClawHub
- Security practices (no hardcoded credentials, declare permissions)
https://clawhosters.com/blog/posts/openclaw-custom-skills-guide
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