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Some Gclaw skills require external API keys to function. The Gclaw assistant adds API keys directly to the OpenClaw configuration when they are provided in the chat.

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Add an API key

To add an API key, paste it into the chat interface:
“Add my OpenAI key: sk-abc123…”
The assistant stores the key in the instance configuration and confirms when it is set.
Gclaw chat showing API key configuration instructions with OpenAI setup example

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Credentials required by skill

SkillCredentials needed
coding-agentAPI key for the chosen provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google)
geminiGemini API key
openclaw-channel-setupBot token for the messaging platform (Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord)
Skills that do not appear in this table (config-backup, healthcheck, taskflow, weather, and others) require no external credentials.

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Available skills

Ask the assistant “List all available skills” to see the full list with descriptions.
Gclaw chat listing available skills with descriptions
The assistant currently includes the following built-in skills:
SkillDescription
coding-agentDelegate coding tasks to Codex, Claude Code, or Pi agents
config-backupBackup and restore OpenClaw configuration
geminiGemini CLI for one-shot Q&A, summaries, and generation
healthcheckSecurity hardening and risk-tolerance configuration
node-connectDiagnose OpenClaw node connection and pairing failures
openclaw-channel-setupConnect chat channels — Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord
skill-creatorCreate, edit, improve, or audit AgentSkills from scratch
taskflowDurable flow substrate for work spanning multiple detached tasks
taskflow-inbox-triageExample TaskFlow pattern for inbox triage
tmuxRemote-control tmux sessions for interactive CLIs
vm-coding-agentsGuides for the five terminal coding agents on the VM
weatherGet current weather and forecasts — no API key needed
To use a skill, ask the assistant directly — the appropriate skill loads automatically.