Setup & Installation
openclaw skills install @sadikjarvis/native-run
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
npx clawhub install native-run
What This Skill Does
Executes native system commands on the local machine running the OpenClaw gateway and returns the output. Intended for automation, testing, and local tooling workflows.
Lets agents run local system commands without needing a separate shell integration or remote execution setup.
When to use it
- Run a shell command to check system info
- Trigger a local build or test script
- Automate file system operations
- Get process or user info from the local machine
- Chain native commands in an agent workflow
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
INPUT
User asks: Run native: whoami
AGENT
- 1Receives the command matching the configured pattern
- 2Passes the command to the local gateway for execution
- 3Runs the command on the host machine
- 4Captures stdout from the process
- 5Returns the output to the user
OUTPUT
The current system username
Requirements
Accounts, API keys, or tools you or your AI assistant may need to set up while using this skill.
OpenClaw gateway running on a trusted local machine