shared-patterns skill for OpenClaw
What this skill does
Provide reusable patterns for validation, error handling, scaffolding. Use for skill consistency
The shared-patterns 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 shared-patterns skill
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
nm-abstract-shared-patternsand click Install. - 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 shared-patterns skill with a single command:
openclaw skills add nm-abstract-shared-patterns
This pulls nm-abstract-shared-patterns from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/nm-abstract-shared-patterns/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use the shared-patterns skill
Once installed, the shared-patterns 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:
- Click the Download skill .zip button above to grab
nm-abstract-shared-patterns-1.9.19.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/nm-abstract-shared-patterns/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install shared-patterns?
Install shared-patterns in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for nm-abstract-shared-patterns, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add nm-abstract-shared-patterns. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/nm-abstract-shared-patterns/.
Is the shared-patterns 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 shared-patterns do?
Provide reusable patterns for validation, error handling, scaffolding. Use for skill consistency
Related: more developer tools skills
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models