Moltbot Skills: The Hands and Feet for Your Moltbot
Moltbot Skills (formerly Clawdbot Skills) are the plugins and extensions that turn your Moltbot into a versatile, multi-functional AI assistant capable of executing tasks, controlling systems, and accessing external services. If Moltbot is the "digital brain" that runs 24/7, then Skills are the "hands and feet" that give it the ability to take action.
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Why Moltbot Skills Are Game-Changing
Moltbot Skills represent a paradigm shift in how we interact with AI assistants. Unlike traditional ChatGPT plugins, Moltbot Skills offer unique capabilities that transform your AI from a conversational tool to an active assistant.
Local Execution
Skills run directly on your local machine or VPS, giving them high system access permissions that enable powerful functionality. This local-first approach ensures maximum control and performance.
Cross-Platform Calling
Control your Moltbot from anywhere via WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, or Discord. Send a command from your phone and have your home computer execute it through the appropriate skill.
Proactivity
Leverage Moltbot's unique "heartbeat" mechanism to create skills that trigger automatically. For example, "Detect server downtime, automatically restart it, and notify me via message."
Versatility
Choose from over 100+ community-developed skills across productivity, system control, finance/health, web automation, development, and creative media categories.
Powerful Features at Your Fingertips
System Control
Execute shell commands, search local files, manage terminal background tasks, and control your computer's functionality directly through natural language commands.
Web Automation
Perform deep web searches using Brave/Tavily, capture web page snapshots, automatically fill forms, and navigate websites as if you were browsing manually.
Developer Tools
Manage GitHub repositories, automate code reviews, monitor CI/CD status, and even have Moltbot fix bugs and create pull requests automatically.
Financial Tracking
Track daily expenses, analyze WHOOP sleep data, generate recipes from ingredients, and monitor cryptocurrency prices with customizable alerts.
Creative Media
Integrate with Veo to generate videos, process PDF documents, translate voice messages, and create multimedia content effortlessly.
Technical Architecture
Built on Node.js 22+ & TypeScript with multi-model support, cross-platform communication, and a robust skill system that enables dynamic tool discovery and invocation.
Popular Skill Categories
| Category | Specific Examples |
|---|---|
| Productivity | Todoist task management, Google Calendar synchronization, email automation |
| System Control | Execute shell commands, search local files, manage terminal background tasks |
| Finance/Health | Track daily expenses, analyze WHOOP sleep data, generate recipes from ingredients |
| Web Automation | Use Brave/Tavily for deep searches, web snapshots, automatic form filling |
| Development | GitHub repository management, automated code reviews, CI/CD status monitoring |
| Creative Media | Integrate Veo for video generation, process PDF documents, translate voice messages |
Transform Your Workflow with Real-World Applications
Discover how Moltbot Skills can automate and enhance various aspects of your personal and professional life.
Personal Productivity & Digital Secretary
Developer & DevOps Automation
Finance & Cryptocurrency
Smart Home Control
Web Research
Custom Skill Development
Get Started in Minutes
Follow these simple steps to start using Moltbot Skills and transform your AI assistant into a productivity powerhouse.
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Step 1: Acquire Skills
Obtain skills through GitHub or other code hosting platforms, or create custom skills tailored to your needs. A complete skill typically includes a SKILL.md instruction file and a script file (usually .py or .js).
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Step 2: Place in Directory
Organize your skills in the Moltbot directory structure. Create a new folder in your Moltbot's skills/ directory (e.g., google-search) and place all skill files inside.
moltbot/ ├── .env ├── main.py └── skills/ └── my-new-skill/ <-- Your skill directory ├── SKILL.md <-- Required instruction file └── script.py <-- Execution logic -
Step 3: Configure Environment
Most skills require API keys or specific permissions. Open your .env file and add the required environment variables (e.g., SEARCH_API_KEY=your_key).
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Step 4: Activate & Test
Restart Moltbot to activate your new skills. Verify installation by asking "What skills do you have?" or try to trigger a skill with natural language commands.
Common Installation Issues
- Skill not detected: Check that the SKILL.md filename is all uppercase and formatted correctly. Moltbot relies on this file to identify skills.
- Missing dependencies: If scripts use third-party libraries (like requests), run `pip install
` in your terminal. - Temporary disable: To temporarily disable a skill, prefix the folder name with an underscore (e.g., _my-skill) and restart Moltbot.
Security First
With great power comes great responsibility. Moltbot Skills have deep system access, so follow these best practices:
- Approval Mode: Enable `APPROVAL_MODE=true` in your configuration to require manual approval for sensitive commands via Telegram or WhatsApp.
- Sandboxing: Run Moltbot in Docker or virtual machines to isolate its operations and prevent accidental damage to core system files.
- API Key Protection: Moltbot stores configuration and some keys as plaintext Markdown/JSON files locally. Secure your device and avoid exposing unencrypted Moltbot ports to the public internet.
- Safe Installation: Only install skills from trusted developers, regularly review permissions for skills that access local files or execute system commands.
Common Questions
Installation & Configuration
Q: Why isn't my skill being detected?
A: Check that the SKILL.md filename is all uppercase and formatted correctly. Moltbot relies on this file to identify skills.
Q: How do I install skills on Windows?
A: Official recommendation is to run Moltbot via WSL2 (Ubuntu). Some skills with Shell scripts may error in native Windows CMD/PowerShell.
Security & Permissions
Q: Is it safe to give Moltbot Shell permissions?
A: It carries significant risk. Enable Approval Mode and consider sandboxing Moltbot to prevent accidental damage.
Q: Can skills leak my API keys?
A: There is risk. Moltbot stores configuration locally as plaintext. Secure your device and avoid exposing Moltbot ports publicly.
Models & Costs
Q: Do I need to pay for OpenAI or Anthropic to use skills?
A: Not necessarily, but paid models are recommended. Claude 3.5/4.5 or GPT-4o provide the most stable performance, though token consumption can be high ($20-$150/month). Local models via Ollama are an option but may struggle with complex skills.
Q: Why does Moltbot take so long and use many tokens for simple tasks?
A: Moltbot runs an "agentic loop" - planning, attempting skill calls, observing results, and revising plans. This solves complex problems but generates significant context overhead.
Functionality
Q: Can I control smart home devices with Moltbot Skills?
A: Yes! Community-developed skills for Home Assistant and Apple HomeBridge already exist. Any device with an API or CLI interface can be controlled.
Q: Why did Clawdbot change its name to Moltbot?
A: Primarily due to trademark concerns. The original name Clawdbot conflicted with Anthropic's official assistant naming, so developers rebranded to Moltbot (meaning "molting/evolution").
Troubleshooting
Q: My skill responds with "Permission Denied"
A: Check folder permissions or Shell execution rights. Run `chmod +x` to grant script execution permissions.
Q: Telegram isn't responding
A: Verify your API Token in .env or check for network issues if operating in restricted regions.
Q: My skill gets stuck halfway through execution
A: The model may be in a logic loop. Enter `clear context` or `cancel` to force a reset.
What Users Are Saying
"AI finally has hands! Moltbot not only monitors my servers but also fixes bugs and creates pull requests automatically."
"It remembers my preferences from last week and can even match my writing style when drafting emails. The long-term memory is game-changing."
"The heartbeat mechanism makes Moltbot feel alive. It sends me morning briefings with my schedule, weather, and important updates without me asking."
"I configured it to monitor cryptocurrency prices, and it alerted me just in time to make a profitable trade. Worth every penny in API costs."
User Experience Highlights
| Aspect | User Feedback |
|---|---|
| Experience | "Magical. The most powerful local AI assistant available today." |
| Ease of Use | "Technical users only. Manual installation and configuration have a learning curve." |
| Value | "Expensive token consumption, but the productivity gains justify the cost." |
| Security | "Powerful but requires responsible configuration to avoid risks." |
Ready to Supercharge Your Moltbot?
Moltbot Skills represent the next evolution in AI assistants - moving beyond chat to action. With over 100+ skills available and the ability to create custom solutions, the possibilities are endless.