App Builder skill for OpenClaw

What this skill does

Build, edit, and deploy Instant-backed apps using npx instant-cli, create-instant-app (Next.js + Codex), GitHub (gh), and Vercel (vercel). Use when asked to create a new app, modify an existing app, fix bugs, add features, or deploy/update an app. Projects live under ~/apps; always work inside the relevant app folder.

The App Builder skill is part of the Developer Tools category — developer tools that help your agent write, review, debug, and ship code. You can install it on its own or alongside other developer tools skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install the App Builder skill

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for app-builder and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add the App Builder skill with a single command:

openclaw skills add app-builder

This pulls app-builder from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/app-builder/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use the App Builder skill

Once installed, the App Builder skill activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download skill .zip button above to grab app-builder-1.0.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/app-builder/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install App Builder?

Install App Builder in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for app-builder, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add app-builder. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/app-builder/.

Is the App Builder skill free?

Yes. It is free to download and run through ClawHub, with no account or payment required. Each skill is published by its own author under its own licence — see its ClawHub page for the licence and source.

What does App Builder do?

Build, edit, and deploy Instant-backed apps using npx instant-cli, create-instant-app (Next.js + Codex), GitHub (gh), and Vercel (vercel). Use when asked to create a new app, modify an existing app, fix bugs, add features, or deploy/update an app.

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