19 Best OpenClaw Skills for Your AI Agents

OpenClaw skills enhance the functionality of AI agents by providing specialized capabilities through SKILL.md files, which contain YAML frontmatter for metadata and markdown instructions. These skills can be installed from the ClawHub registry, which hosts over 13,700 skills, or from skills.sh, a curated collection by Vercel. Popular skills include Capability Evolver, Firecrawl CLI, and Gog, among others, covering areas like web scraping, productivity, and agent optimization. However, security is a concern following the "ClawHavoc" attack in 2026, where malicious skills were introduced to steal sensitive information. To mitigate risks, users are advised to verify skills using VirusTotal scans, review the skill's source code, and check author reputation before installation. Users can also create custom skills using a straightforward process involving setting up a SKILL.md file and publishing it to the registry, ensuring it meets security standards.