iaiops-plcnext skill for OpenClaw

What this skill does

PLCnext / virtualized-PLC edition of iaiops — Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control and vPLC (虚拟化 PLC) reached over its built-in OPC-UA server (opc.tcp 4840) and Modbus-TCP process-data server, plus the cross-protocol brain (dataflow diagnosis, downtime root cause, PdM, OEE, alarm, baseline). A packaging edition — no new connector, no PLCnext-vendor SDK: it routes to the standard OPC-UA and Modbus tools already shipped. Use when the task mentions PLCnext / PLCnext Control / AXC F / vPLC / virtual PLC / 虚拟 PLC / Phoenix Contact controller over OPC-UA or Modbus. Read-first; this edition's tool surface is read-only.

The iaiops-plcnext skill is part of the Automation & Workflows category — automation and workflow skills that schedule, trigger, and orchestrate tasks. You can install it on its own or alongside other automation & workflows skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install the iaiops-plcnext 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 iaiops-plcnext 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 iaiops-plcnext skill with a single command:

openclaw skills add iaiops-plcnext

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

How to use the iaiops-plcnext skill

Once installed, the iaiops-plcnext 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 iaiops-plcnext-0.32.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/iaiops-plcnext/ (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 iaiops-plcnext?

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

Is the iaiops-plcnext 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 iaiops-plcnext do?

PLCnext / virtualized-PLC edition of iaiops — Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control and vPLC (虚拟化 PLC) reached over its built-in OPC-UA server (opc.tcp 4840) and Modbus-TCP process-data server, plus the cross-protocol brain (dataflow diagnosis, downtime root cause, PdM, OEE, alarm, baseline).

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