OpenClaw Hub is a platform designed to enable developers to create and share skills for various applications. Contributing to open-source projects not only enhances your skills but also helps the community grow. This tutorial will guide you through the process of contributing to OpenClaw Skills, from setting up your development environment to submitting your contributions. ## Prerequisites Before you dive into contributing, ensure you have the following prerequisites: 1. **Basic Knowledge of Programming**: Familiarity with at least one programming language, preferably Python or JavaScript. 2. **Git and GitHub**: Understanding of version control using Git and experience with GitHub for collaboration. 3. **Development Environment**: A local environment setup for coding, including a code editor (like Visual Studio Code or Atom) and the necessary libraries or SDKs for the OpenClaw Skills. 4. **OpenClaw SDK**: Familiarity with the OpenClaw SDK and its functionalities. ## Step 1: Setting Up Your Development Environment ### 1.1 Install Git If you haven’t installed Git yet, you can download it from [Git's official website](https://git-scm.com/). Follow the installation instructions for your operating system. ### 1.2 Clone the OpenClaw Skills Repository 1. Open your terminal (or command prompt). 2. Execute the following command to clone the OpenClaw Skills repository: ```bash git clone https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw-skills.git ``` 3. Navigate into the cloned directory: ```bash cd openclaw-skills ``` ### 1.3 Install Dependencies Depending on the language used in the skills, you may need to install dependencies. For instance, if you are working with JavaScript, you would typically run: ```bash npm install ``` For Python, you might need to install necessary packages using `pip`: ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt ``` ## Step 2: Understanding the Project Structure ### 2.1 Explore the Directory Open the cloned repository in your code editor. Familiarize yourself with the project structure: - **/skills**: Contains all the skill definitions. - **/tests**: Contains unit tests for each skill. - **/docs**: Documentation related to the skills. - **README.md**: Provides an overview of the project and how to contribute. ### 2.2 Review Existing Skills Take some time to review existing skills in the `/skills` directory. Understand how they are structured and the coding conventions used. ## Step 3: Creating a New Skill ### 3.1 Define Your Skill Before coding, plan what your skill will do. Consider the following: - **Purpose**: What problem does it solve? - **Inputs**: What inputs does it require? - **Outputs**: What outputs can users expect? ### 3.2 Create a New Skill File 1. In the `/skills` directory, create a new file named after your skill (e.g., `my_new_skill.py` or `my_new_skill.js`). 2. Start by defining your skill structure. For example, in Python: ```python class MyNewSkill: def __init__(self, input): self.input = input def execute(self): # Your skill logic here return "Skill executed with input: " + self.input ``` ## Step 4: Testing Your Skill ### 4.1 Write Unit Tests In the `/tests` directory, create a test file corresponding to your new skill (e.g., `test_my_new_skill.py` or `test_my_new_skill.js`). Write tests to ensure your skill functions as expected. For example, in Python: ```python import unittest from skills.my_new_skill import MyNewSkill class TestMyNewSkill(unittest.TestCase): def test_execute(self): skill = MyNewSkill("test input") self.assertEqual(skill.execute(), "Skill executed with input: test input") if __name__ == '__main__': unittest.main() ``` ### 4.2 Run Your Tests Run your tests to verify that everything works correctly: For Python: ```bash python -m unittest discover ``` For JavaScript: ```bash npm test ``` ## Step 5: Committing Your Changes ### 5.1 Stage Your Changes Once you’re satisfied with your skill and tests, stage your changes using Git: ```bash git add . ``` ### 5.2 Commit Your Changes Make a descriptive commit message to explain your changes: ```bash git commit -m "Add MyNewSkill with unit tests" ``` ## Step 6: Pushing to GitHub and Creating a Pull Request ### 6.1 Push Your Changes Push your changes to your forked repository on GitHub: ```bash git push origin main ``` ### 6.2 Create a Pull Request 1. Navigate to your forked repository on GitHub. 2. Click the “Pull Requests” tab. 3. Click “New Pull Request”. 4. Select the branch you just pushed and compare it with the `main` branch of the original repository. 5. Add a title and description for your pull request, explaining what your skill does and any relevant information. 6. Submit the pull request. ## Troubleshooting Tips - **Build Failures**: If the build fails, check the error messages carefully. They often provide clues about what went wrong. - **Test Failures**: Review your test cases to ensure they are correctly defined and cover all possible scenarios. - **Merge Conflicts**: If you encounter merge conflicts, review the changes in the files and resolve them manually, then commit the resolved files. - **Documentation**: Ensure that your code is well-documented, and if necessary, update the `/docs` directory with any new information relevant to your skill. ## Next Steps Congratulations on your journey to contributing to OpenClaw Skills! Here are some related topics you might find useful: - [Exploring OpenClaw SDK Documentation](https://openclaw.ai/docs) - [Creating Advanced Skills with OpenClaw](https://openclaw.ai/advanced-skills) - [Unit Testing Best Practices](https://openclaw.ai/unit-testing) By contributing to OpenClaw, you are not only enhancing your programming skills but also making an impact on the developer community. Happy coding!