OpenClaw GitHub Community
Join the passionate community building the future of AI agents. Contribute code, create skills, improve documentation, and help shape the most powerful open-source agent platform.
Community at a Glance
🌟 Why Contribute to OpenClaw?
- Shape the future of AI agent technology
- Build solutions that help thousands of users
- Learn from experienced open source developers
- Gain recognition in the AI automation community
- Build your portfolio with real-world impact
- Connect with like-minded automation enthusiasts
Key GitHub Repositories
openclaw/openclaw
Main OpenClaw platform and core framework
Contribution Opportunities:
Core platform development, architecture improvements
Difficulty Level:
Advancedopenclaw/skills
Official OpenClaw Skills repository
Contribution Opportunities:
Skill development, testing, documentation
Difficulty Level:
Beginner to Intermediateopenclaw/docs
Documentation, guides, and tutorials
Contribution Opportunities:
Writing guides, improving documentation, translations
Difficulty Level:
Beginneropenclaw/examples
Example configurations and use cases
Contribution Opportunities:
Sharing workflows, configuration examples
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Beginneropenclaw/tools
Development tools and utilities
Contribution Opportunities:
Developer tooling, automation scripts
Difficulty Level:
IntermediateWays to Contribute
Skill Development
Create new Skills to extend agent capabilities
Examples:
- •Integration with new services and APIs
- •Business workflow automation packages
- •Home automation and IoT controls
- •Developer tools and CI/CD integrations
- •Social media and content management
Getting Started:
Core Platform
Improve the core OpenClaw framework and engine
Examples:
- •Performance optimizations and bug fixes
- •New messaging platform integrations
- •Security enhancements and audits
- •Cross-platform compatibility improvements
- •Memory and context management features
Getting Started:
Documentation
Help new users discover and master OpenClaw
Examples:
- •Setup guides for different platforms
- •Skill development tutorials
- •Business use case documentation
- •Troubleshooting and FAQ content
- •Video tutorials and walkthroughs
Getting Started:
Testing & QA
Ensure OpenClaw works reliably across environments
Examples:
- •Manual testing of new features
- •Automated test development
- •Bug reporting with detailed reproduction steps
- •Performance testing and benchmarking
- •Cross-platform compatibility testing
Getting Started:
Getting Started as a Contributor
Explore the Codebase
Start by exploring the repositories and understanding the project structure.
📚 Essential Reading:
- • README.md files in each repository
- • Contributing guidelines (CONTRIBUTING.md)
- • Code of conduct and community guidelines
- • Project roadmap and issue tracker
🔧 Setup Your Environment:
- • Fork repositories you want to contribute to
- • Clone your forks locally
- • Install development dependencies
- • Run tests to ensure everything works
Find Your First Issue
Look for beginner-friendly issues to get started with the contribution process.
Submit Your Contribution
Follow the standard GitHub workflow for submitting contributions.
Standard Workflow:
- 1. Create a new branch for your changes
- 2. Make your changes with clear, descriptive commits
- 3. Test your changes thoroughly
- 4. Push your branch to your fork
- 5. Create a pull request with detailed description
- 6. Respond to review feedback
- 7. Celebrate when your PR gets merged! 🎉
Join the Community
Connect with other contributors and stay updated on project developments.
Creating Skills: Your Path to High Impact
🌟 Skills Are the Perfect Starting Point
Creating OpenClaw Skills is the most accessible way to make a meaningful contribution. You don't need deep knowledge of the core platform — just understanding of the service you want to integrate.
Most Requested Skills
🔥 High Demand:
- • Notion and Obsidian integration
- • Shopify and WooCommerce automation
- • Microsoft Teams and Outlook
- • Stripe and payment processing
- • Figma and design tool integration
- • Linear and Jira project management
💡 Emerging Needs:
- • AI model integration (local models)
- • Smart home and IoT controls
- • Social media automation (TikTok, Instagram)
- • Video conferencing (Zoom, Meet)
- • CRM systems (Pipedrive, Salesforce)
- • Analytics platforms (Mixpanel, Amplitude)
Skill Development Process
Pick a service you already use and understand. Familiarity helps create better Skills.
Understand the service's API or automation capabilities. Most modern services have good documentation.
Start with the official Skill template. It provides structure and handles OpenClaw integration.
Test edge cases, error handling, and documentation. The community relies on your Skill working reliably.
Submit your Skill via pull request. The maintainers will help you polish it for release.
Community Guidelines
✅ What We Value
- • Respectful and constructive communication
- • High-quality code and documentation
- • Helping other contributors learn and grow
- • Testing your changes thoroughly
- • Following established coding standards
- • Being patient with the review process
- • Contributing solutions, not just problems
- • Welcoming newcomers to the community
❌ What We Don't Tolerate
- • Harassment or discriminatory behavior
- • Submitting low-effort or broken code
- • Ignoring feedback from maintainers
- • Self-promotion without contributing
- • Spamming issues or discussions
- • Violating licenses or stealing code
- • Being dismissive of other's contributions
- • Creating malicious or harmful content
Recognition & Benefits
How We Recognize Contributors
Hall of Fame
Top contributors featured on the website and in release notes
Skill Ownership
Become the maintainer of Skills you create, with attribution and recognition
Portfolio Building
Build a portfolio of open source contributions valued by employers
Community Benefits
- • Early access to new features and beta releases
- • Direct communication with core maintainers
- • Influence on project roadmap and priorities
- • Access to contributor-only Discord channels
- • Learning opportunities from expert developers
- • Networking with AI automation professionals
- • Speaking opportunities at community events
- • Exclusive contributor swag and recognition
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Contributor FAQ
Do I need to be an expert programmer to contribute?
Not at all! We welcome contributors of all skill levels. Documentation, testing, bug reports, and simple Skills are all valuable contributions that don't require advanced programming skills.
How long does it take to get a contribution reviewed?
Simple contributions like documentation or small bug fixes are usually reviewed within 2-5 days. More complex contributions like new features or Skills may take 1-2 weeks for thorough review.
Can I get help with my contribution?
Absolutely! The community is very welcoming to new contributors. Use the Discord channels, GitHub discussions, or comment on issues to ask questions. Maintainers and experienced contributors are happy to help.
What if my contribution gets rejected?
Rejection is rare and usually comes with detailed feedback on how to improve. Most contributions are accepted after addressing reviewer comments. Even if not accepted, you'll learn valuable skills and can try again.
Do contributions need to be in English?
While the main codebase uses English, we welcome translations and localization contributions. Skills can include multi-language support, and documentation can be translated to help non-English speaking users.
Can I contribute if I work for a competing company?
Yes! OpenClaw is open source and welcomes contributions from anyone, regardless of employer. Just ensure your contributions comply with your employer's open source policies and don't include proprietary code.
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