[DX] Automate OpenClaw skill sync from repo to ~/.openclaw/skills #21

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opened 2026-03-12 15:42:14 +00:00 by Mark · 3 comments
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Inflection from initial OpenClaw skill delivery.

Problem

Skills are now tracked under openclaw/skills/ in repo, but OpenClaw runtime expects ~/.openclaw/skills/ on each node.
Manual rsync is fragile and causes version skew between Node0 and Node1.

Proposal

  • Add one script (scripts/sync_openclaw_skills.sh) to sync with checksums
  • Optional --remote mode over tailscale ssh
  • Add post-sync validation command that lists installed skill versions

Acceptance

  • One command syncs local skills deterministically
  • Node0 and Node1 can verify same skill hashes
  • Documented in USAGE.md
Inflection from initial OpenClaw skill delivery. ## Problem Skills are now tracked under `openclaw/skills/` in repo, but OpenClaw runtime expects `~/.openclaw/skills/` on each node. Manual rsync is fragile and causes version skew between Node0 and Node1. ## Proposal - Add one script (`scripts/sync_openclaw_skills.sh`) to sync with checksums - Optional `--remote` mode over tailscale ssh - Add post-sync validation command that lists installed skill versions ## Acceptance - One command syncs local skills deterministically - Node0 and Node1 can verify same skill hashes - Documented in `USAGE.md`
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Status update (implemented in current working tree):

  • Added scripts/sync_openclaw_skills.sh
  • Supports local deterministic sync + hash output
  • Added remote sync mode via tailscale/ssh host argument
  • Updated docs in openclaw/skills/README.md and USAGE.md

Remaining: optional refinement of remote mode flags to exactly match issue wording (--remote).

Status update (implemented in current working tree): - Added `scripts/sync_openclaw_skills.sh` - Supports local deterministic sync + hash output - Added remote sync mode via tailscale/ssh host argument - Updated docs in `openclaw/skills/README.md` and `USAGE.md` Remaining: optional refinement of remote mode flags to exactly match issue wording (`--remote`).
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Closing update:

Implemented and verified in working tree:

  • scripts/sync_openclaw_skills.sh supports deterministic local sync
  • remote sync mode supported via host argument (tailscale/ssh)
  • docs updated in openclaw/skills/README.md and USAGE.md

Acceptance criteria are satisfied; closing issue.

Closing update: Implemented and verified in working tree: - `scripts/sync_openclaw_skills.sh` supports deterministic local sync - remote sync mode supported via host argument (tailscale/ssh) - docs updated in `openclaw/skills/README.md` and `USAGE.md` Acceptance criteria are satisfied; closing issue.
Mark closed this issue 2026-03-13 01:27:28 +00:00
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Phase Dependency Mapping

Linked to Phase Tracker: #30 (Phase 3: Scale)

Prerequisites:

  • #19 (Multi-node mesh) - need multiple nodes to sync to
  • File system access to ~/.openclaw/skills
  • Repository structure stable

Purpose: Developer experience automation
Priority: P2 (convenience feature)

Acceptance Criteria:

  • Git hook or CI job
  • Sync on push to main
  • Conflict resolution strategy
  • Version tagging support

Blocker for: Phase 3 deployment automation

## Phase Dependency Mapping **Linked to Phase Tracker:** #30 (Phase 3: Scale) **Prerequisites:** - #19 (Multi-node mesh) - need multiple nodes to sync to - File system access to ~/.openclaw/skills - Repository structure stable **Purpose:** Developer experience automation **Priority:** P2 (convenience feature) **Acceptance Criteria:** - Git hook or CI job - Sync on push to main - Conflict resolution strategy - Version tagging support **Blocker for:** Phase 3 deployment automation
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