OpenClaw v2026.3.22 ships ClawHub — a native plugin and skills marketplace built directly into the platform. No more hunting npm packages or manually dropping files into skill directories. ClawHub lets you browse, install, and manage extensions from a curated registry in one place.
This guide walks you through everything: how ClawHub works, how to install your first skill, and a real-world example using Hitem3D — the first major third-party integration spotlighted on the marketplace — to generate 3D models from images.
What Is ClawHub?
ClawHub is OpenClaw’s native extension registry. It indexes:
- Skills — agent capabilities that extend what Claude or other models can do (web search, image gen, tool use, etc.)
- Plugins — deeper integrations with services and platforms (WhatsApp, Discord, database connectors, etc.)
- Community packages — third-party skills submitted by the OpenClaw community
It lives alongside npm as an install source, but ClawHub now takes priority when you run openclaw plugins install. npm works as a fallback. This is a breaking change if you had automation relying on npm-install behavior.
Prerequisite: Update to v2026.3.22
npm install -g openclaw@latest
openclaw --version
# Should show: 2026.3.22
If you hit the Dashboard or WhatsApp regression after updating, see our separate fix guide.
Step 1 — Browse Available Skills
From the CLI:
openclaw hub list
This shows a paginated list of available skills with name, version, description, and install status. To search:
openclaw hub search image-to-3d
openclaw hub search web-search
openclaw hub search discord
From the Dashboard UI, ClawHub has its own section in the left sidebar. You can browse by category, view READMEs, and install with one click.
Step 2 — Install a Skill
openclaw hub install hitem3d
ClawHub resolves the package, pulls the latest version, and makes the skill immediately available. You’ll see:
✓ Installed: hitem3d v1.0.0
✓ Skill registered: hitem3d
Restart not required — skill active immediately.
To install a specific version:
openclaw hub install [email protected]
To install multiple skills at once:
openclaw hub install hitem3d web-search grok-imagine
Step 3 — Verify Installation
openclaw plugins list
Look for your installed skill in the output with status active. You can also check in the Dashboard under Settings → Plugins & Skills.
Real-World Example: Hitem3D Image-to-3D Generation
Hitem3D is the first major third-party skill spotlighted in the ClawHub marketplace. It’s built by Math Magic and converts static images into 3D models — a capability that previously required specialized tools or custom API integrations.
Install Hitem3D
openclaw hub install hitem3d
Use It From Your Agent
Once installed, your OpenClaw agents can call Hitem3D directly. Here’s an example prompt to your agent:
Use the hitem3d skill to convert the image at ~/photos/product_shot.jpg into a 3D model.
Save the output to ~/output/product_3d/
The agent will invoke the skill, pass your image, and return the 3D model file in your specified output directory.
Use It Programmatically
You can also call ClawHub skills directly from your SOUL.md or agent scripts:
// In your agent configuration
const result = await openclaw.skills.hitem3d.run({
input: "~/photos/product_shot.jpg",
output: "~/output/product_3d/",
format: "glb" // GLB, OBJ, or USDZ
});
Check the Hitem3D skill README for full API options:
openclaw hub info hitem3d
Step 4 — Keep Skills Updated
openclaw hub update # Update all installed skills
openclaw hub update hitem3d # Update a specific skill
To check for outdated skills:
openclaw hub outdated
Managing Skills
openclaw hub uninstall hitem3d # Remove a skill
openclaw hub disable hitem3d # Disable without uninstalling
openclaw hub enable hitem3d # Re-enable
Publishing Your Own Skill
ClawHub accepts community submissions. If you’ve built something useful:
- Package your skill following the ClawHub skill spec (run
openclaw hub initto scaffold) - Test locally with
openclaw hub install ./my-skill - Submit via
openclaw hub publish(requires a ClawHub account)
The ecosystem is early — submitting now means higher visibility as the marketplace grows.
Troubleshooting
“Skill not found” error:
ClawHub may need a registry refresh. Run openclaw hub sync to pull the latest index.
ClawHub install conflicts with npm: ClawHub now takes priority. If you need to install an npm-only package:
npm install -g @openclaw/some-package
openclaw plugins reload
Skill installed but not appearing in agent:
Skills are registered immediately, but some agents cache the skill list at startup. Try openclaw restart if the skill isn’t appearing in your agent’s tool list.
Sources
- Hitem3D callable via OpenClaw ClawHub skills — Morningstar/PRNewswire
- OpenClaw v2026.3.22 release — Efficienist
- OpenClaw GitHub repository
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