Install Skills OpenClaw Linux: Quick Setup Guide
Install skills on OpenClaw Linux with one command — no JSON editing needed. Covers Node.js setup via nvm, skill install/update/remove commands, and Linux-specific configuration tips.
🕐Last updated 4 March 2026
Run openclaw skills install <skill-name>. No sudo needed — installs to ~/.openclaw/skills/. Make sure Node.js is in PATH first.
OpenClaw on Linux is as simple as on Mac — one command, no config file editing. The main thing to get right upfront is ensuring Node.js is in your PATH before running OpenClaw for the first time.
Installing a Skill
openclaw skills install weatherAll the Commands You Need
openclaw skills install <name>
openclaw skills list
openclaw skills update <name>
openclaw skills update --all
openclaw skills remove <name>
openclaw skills info <name>Where Skills Live
~/.openclaw/skills/Linux Notes
- No
sudoneeded — installs to your home directory - If using nvm, make sure Node.js is active before running openclaw
- Multi-user server setups? See OpenClaw's multi-user documentation
Node.js Setup Options
# Package manager (Ubuntu/Debian)
sudo apt install nodejs npm
# nvm (recommended — no sudo needed for Node itself)
curl -o- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nvm-sh/nvm/v0.39.7/install.sh | bash
nvm install --ltsnvm use --lts (or add nvm init to your ~/.bashrc) before using OpenClaw.
We deployed OpenClaw on a shared Ubuntu server for a team of researchers. The per-user skill installation model worked perfectly — each researcher had their own set of skills without interfering with each other's setups. No root access required, no collision between installs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install OpenClaw skills on Linux?
openclaw skills install <skill-name>. No sudo, no JSON editing, no restart.
What if Node.js isn't in PATH for OpenClaw on Linux?
If using nvm, run nvm use --lts first, or add nvm initialisation to ~/.bashrc. For system Node installs, just make sure the package is installed: which node should return a path.
Can I install skills for all users on a shared Linux server?
By default, skills install per-user to ~/.openclaw/. For shared server setups, see OpenClaw's multi-user docs. Per-user installation is recommended for most cases.
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