name: find-skill description: Search and install skills from external sources like GitHub, clawhub, and other skill repositories. Use when user asks to find, download, or install new skills from the internet. version: 1.0.0 author: miniClaw tags: [skills, search, install, github, repository]

Find and Install Skills

Search for and install skills from external repositories like GitHub, clawhub, and other skill sharing platforms.

Overview

This skill enables discovering and installing new skills from external sources, extending the Agent's capabilities beyond the built-in skill set.

Agent Usage Workflow

When a user asks to find or install a skill, follow this automated workflow:

Step 1: Try ClawHub CLI First (Preferred)

ClawHub is the official skill repository with vetted, quality-assured skills.

Always try ClawHub CLI first:

# Search for skills
clawhub search "user query here" --limit 10

# If found, install the best match
clawhub install <skill-slug>

# Optional: Install specific version
clawhub install <skill-slug> --version 1.2.3

Advantages of ClawHub:

• ✅ Official repository - vetted skills
• ✅ Version management - install specific versions
• ✅ Hash-based updates - only changed files
• ✅ Community ratings and reviews
• ✅ Centralized quality control

If ClawHub succeeds: Skip to Step 4 (Verify)

If ClawHub fails (not found, rate limit, server down): Continue to Step 2

Step 2: Search GitHub (Fallback)

Use the search_and_install.py script to search GitHub:

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_and_install.py --query "user query here" --max-results 5

Examples:

• User: "Find a weather skill" → --query "weather"
• User: "I need PDF processing" → --query "pdf processing"
• User: "Search for arxiv skills" → --query "arxiv"

The script will return a list of matching repositories with:

• Repository name and description
• Star count (quality indicator)
• Clone URL

Decision Criteria:

• Stars > 10: Generally good quality
• Description matches user need: Consider installing
• Recent updates: More likely to be maintained

Step 3: Install the Skill

From ClawHub:

clawhub install <skill-slug>
# Or specific version:
clawhub install <skill-slug> --version 1.2.3

From GitHub:

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py --url <repository-url>

The installation will:

1. Clone/download the skill
2. Validate skill structure (SKILL.md must exist)
3. Install to data/skills/
4. Return installation status

Step 4: Verify and Inform User

# Validate the installed skill
python data/skills/skill-creator/scripts/quick_validate.py "data/skills/skill-name"

# Refresh skills registry (if needed)
python data/skills/skill-creator/scripts/refresh_skills.py

Response to User:

✓ Found and installed skill: [skill-name]
  Description: [brief description]
  Stars: [number]
  Location: data/skills/[skill-name]

The skill is now ready to use. Would you like me to test it?

Step 5: Handle Errors

If installation fails:

1. Explain the error to the user
2. Suggest alternatives:
   • Try a different search query
   • Manually specify a repository URL
   • Create the skill using skill-creator

Quick Start

Search GitHub for Skills

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source github --query "weather"

Search clawhub for Skills

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source clawhub --query "pdf"

Install a Skill

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py --url "https://github.com/user/repo" --name "skill-name"

Supported Sources

GitHub

Search for skill repositories on GitHub:

# Search by topic
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source github --query "topic:agent-skill"

# Search by keyword in repository name
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source github --query "arxiv"

# Search by keyword in description
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source github --query "weather in:description"

GitHub Search Query Syntax:

• topic:agent-skill - Repositories with the agent-skill topic
• stars:>10 - Repositories with more than 10 stars
• language:python - Python repositories
• pushed:>2024-01-01 - Repositories updated after a date

clawhub

Search clawhub for curated skills:

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source clawhub --query "document processing"

Note: clawhub is a curated collection of Agent skills. It provides:

• Quality-vetted skills
• Standardized skill structure
• Compatibility information
• Usage examples

Direct URL

Install a skill from a direct GitHub or Git URL:

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py --url "https://github.com/username/skills-repo"

Search Parameters

Installation Workflow

Step 1: Search for Skills

# Example: Find weather-related skills
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source github --query "weather agent-skill"

Output:

Found 5 repositories:

[1] username/weather-skill
    Description: Get weather information from wttr.in API
    Stars: 45 | Updated: 2024-03-15
    URL: https://github.com/username/weather-skill

[2] org/forecast-skill
    Description: Advanced weather forecasting with multiple data sources
    Stars: 23 | Updated: 2024-02-28
    URL: https://github.com/org/forecast-skill
...

Step 2: Review the Skill

Before installing, review the skill's documentation:

# Clone to temporary location to inspect
git clone https://github.com/username/weather-skill /tmp/weather-skill-review

# Read the SKILL.md
cat /tmp/weather-skill-review/SKILL.md

Step 3: Install the Skill

python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py \
  --url "https://github.com/username/weather-skill" \
  --name "weather" \
  --target "./data/skills"

The installer will:

1. Clone the repository
2. Validate the skill structure (SKILL.md must exist)
3. Copy to the skills directory
4. Update the skills registry
5. Run validation checks

Step 4: Verify Installation

# Validate the installed skill
python data/skills/skill-creator/scripts/quick_validate.py "./data/skills/weather"

Installation Options

Example Workflows

Workflow 1: Find and Install a Weather Skill

# Search
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source github --query "weather agent-skill"

# Install
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py \
  --url "https://github.com/username/weather-skill" \
  --name "weather"

# Verify
python data/skills/skill-creator/scripts/quick_validate.py "./data/skills/weather"

Workflow 2: Install from clawhub

# Search clawhub
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/search_skills.py --source clawhub --query "pdf processing"

# Install with specific version
python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py \
  --url "https://clawhub.example.com/pdf-processor" \
  --name "pdf-processor" \
  --tag "v2.1.0"

Workflow 3: Bulk Install Multiple Skills

# Install from a list of repositories
cat skills.txt | while read url; do
  python data/skills/find-skill/scripts/install_skill.py --url "$url"
done

Skill Structure Requirements

For a skill to be installable, it must have:

skill-name/
├── SKILL.md (required)
│   ├── YAML frontmatter with name and description
│   └── Markdown content with usage instructions
└── scripts/ (optional)
    └── executable scripts

Validation checks:

• SKILL.md must exist
• YAML frontmatter must be valid
• name and description fields are required
• No symlinks allowed (security)

Security Considerations

1. Review before installing: Always inspect the skill code before installation
2. Validate structure: The installer runs validation checks
3. Sandbox execution: Scripts run in restricted environments
4. No symlinks: Symlinks are rejected during installation
5. Known sources: Prefer installing from reputable sources

Troubleshooting

"SKILL.md not found"

The repository doesn't have a valid skill structure. Ensure:

• The repository has a SKILL.md file in the root
• Or specify the subdirectory: --url "https://github.com/user/repo" --subdir "skills/weather"

"Validation failed"

The skill failed validation checks:

# Run validator manually to see errors
python data/skills/skill-creator/scripts/quick_validate.py "./data/skills/skill-name"

"Git clone failed"

Network or repository access issues:

• Check the URL is correct
• Ensure you have network access
• For private repos, configure SSH keys

Tips for Effective Searching

1. Use specific topics: topic:agent-skill weather instead of just weather
2. Check quality filters: stars:>10 finds more popular/reliable skills
3. **Sort by relevance: Use --sort starsfor quality,--sort updated` for recent
4. Search clawhub first: clawhub has curated, vetted skills
5. Read descriptions: Look for skills with clear, detailed descriptions

Resources

scripts/search_skills.py

Search for skills across GitHub and clawhub. Supports various search parameters and formats.

scripts/install_skill.py

Install skills from Git repositories. Handles cloning, validation, and integration with the local skills directory.

Notes

• Skills are installed to data/skills/ by default
• The skills registry (skills_registry.json) is automatically updated
• Installed skills become immediately available to the Agent
• You can manage skills manually using git commands if needed