OpenClaw GitHub: Official Repo, ClawHub Registry, and Community Resources (2026)
Paul TherbieoOpenClaw on GitHub
OpenClaw's entire development happens in the open. The main runtime, the skills registry, and dozens of community extensions are all available on GitHub under permissive MIT-compatible licenses. This guide covers every major repository you need to know.
The Main Repository
This is the primary repository containing the full OpenClaw runtime: the CLI, the gateway server, channel integrations, tool execution engine, and memory system. It is MIT-licensed and accepts community contributions.
What you will find here:
- Full source code for the
openclawCLI and gateway - The
docker-setup.shinstallation script and Dockerfile - Open issues, bug reports, and feature requests
- Release notes and changelogs for every version
- The official README with quick-start installation instructions
If you want to report a bug, request a feature, or submit a code contribution, this is the right place.
ClawHub: The Official Skills Registry
ClawHub is the official community registry for OpenClaw skills. As of early 2026, it contains over 5,700 skills submitted by developers worldwide.
Each skill is a subfolder in the repository. The folder name is the skill's install slug; the contents are the SKILL.md file and any supporting assets. Browsing the repository directly on GitHub is one of the fastest ways to discover what is available before installing anything.
To install a skill from ClawHub:
clawhub install <folder-name>
To contribute your own skill, fork the repository, add your skill folder, and open a pull request. The contribution guidelines are in CONTRIBUTING.md at the repository root.
Official Skills Archive
This repository is a versioned archive of every skill version ever published to ClawHub. It is useful for rolling back to a previous skill version if a recent update breaks something, or for auditing the full history of a skill you depend on.
Notable Community Repositories
github.com/BankrBot/openclaw-skills
The most comprehensive crypto and DeFi skill library for OpenClaw. Covers wallet management, leverage trading, token launches, NFT management, and DeFi operations across multiple EVM chains. See the trading guide for a full breakdown.
github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-openclaw-skills
A curated list of the best OpenClaw skills organized by category, with short descriptions and direct install commands for each one. This is the best starting point if you want to quickly identify which skills are most worth installing without browsing all 5,700+ in ClawHub.
github.com/chainstacklabs/polyclaw
The Polymarket trading skill for OpenClaw, maintained by Chainstack. Supports browsing prediction markets, executing on-chain trades on Polygon, tracking positions, and applying LLM-powered market analysis. Full docs at docs.chainstack.com.
github.com/prompt-security/clawsec
A security-focused skill suite for OpenClaw. Covers vulnerability scanning, secret and credential detection in codebases, dependency audits, and security report generation. Useful for developers who want to integrate security checks into their automated workflows.
How to Follow OpenClaw Development
To stay up to date with new releases and community activity:
- Watch the main repo at github.com/openclaw/openclaw and select "Releases only" in the notification settings to get an email when new versions ship.
- Star ClawHub so it stays bookmarked for future skill discovery.
- Check the Issues tab in the main repo for known bugs and planned features.
- Join the Discord at discord.gg/clawd for community discussion, skill recommendations, and announcements.
How to Contribute
Code contributions to the main repo:
- Fork github.com/openclaw/openclaw
- Create a branch for your change
- Open a pull request with a clear description of what the change does and why
Skill contributions to ClawHub:
- Fork github.com/openclaw/clawhub
- Add your skill folder with a valid
SKILL.mdfollowing the schema inCONTRIBUTING.md - Open a pull request
Bug reports: Open an issue on the main repo with reproduction steps, your operating system, Node.js version, and OpenClaw version.
GitHub History: From Clawd to OpenClaw
You may see references to earlier names when searching GitHub or reading older tutorials. The full naming history:
- Clawd: The original name and GitHub organization. Anthropic requested a rename due to trademark concerns over the similarity to "Claude."
- Moltbot: The first rename, referencing how lobsters molt and grow a new shell.
- Clawdbot: A brief intermediate name.
- OpenClaw: The current, stable name and GitHub organization.
All of these refer to the same continuous project. Old tutorials using clawd commands are still mostly valid; command names updated when the project was renamed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OpenClaw on GitHub free to use?
Yes. The entire codebase is MIT-licensed, which means you can use, modify, fork, and redistribute it without restriction.
Can I self-host ClawHub?
Yes. The ClawHub repository is fully public and can be mirrored or self-hosted. If you work in an environment with restricted external network access, you can maintain an internal fork of the skills registry.
Where should I report security vulnerabilities?
Use the private security reporting feature on github.com/openclaw/openclaw rather than opening a public issue. Look for the "Security" tab in the repository.
Are there official GitHub Actions or CI workflows for OpenClaw?
The main repository includes CI workflows for testing and releases. If you are building your own OpenClaw-based tooling, you can reference these as a starting point.