crayfish-plugin-assistant_skill

Overview

This skill is an OpenClaw plugin development assistant that generates a minimal runnable plugin or skill skeleton, one-line install/rollback commands, and local debug steps. It helps decide whether to implement a Skill or a Plugin based on the functional requirements and produces the exact files and commands needed to run and publish quickly.

How this skill works

Provide your target capability or scenario and I decide Skill vs Plugin by checking if code execution, tool access, or external calls are required. I output a minimal project layout with package.json, openclaw.plugin.json, a runnable entry file, plus install, debug, publish, and rollback commands. I also include common error causes and quick fixes for local debugging.

When to use it

• You want a minimal working plugin/skill scaffold to boot and publish quickly.
• You need a clear decision between Skill (prompt/workflow) and Plugin (code/tools).
• You want copy-paste install, debug, and rollback commands for CI or local dev.
• You require common troubleshooting steps for frequent OpenClaw errors.
• You need semver-ready artifacts and publishing commands for npm-based plugins.

Best practices

• Prefer Skill for prompt-only enhancements and Plugin for code/tool integration.
• Keep entry file minimal and export a clear handler for OpenClaw runtime.
• Use semver for package versions and test install/rollback commands locally.
• Provide a README and basic integration tests before publishing.
• Log clear startup messages to speed up debugging and health checks.

Example use cases

• Create a prompt-flow Skill that enhances assistant responses without external calls.
• Build a Plugin that calls a third-party API and needs network access and secrets.
• Archive and restore multiple skill versions for clawhub or internal registry.
• Quickly scaffold a publishable npm plugin with install and rollback scripts.
• Debug common startup errors when OpenClaw fails to load the plugin.