QMD CLI

What this skill does

Search and retrieve markdown documents from local knowledge bases using qmd. Supports BM25 keyword search, vector semantic search, and hybrid search with LLM re-ranking. Use for querying indexed notes, documentation, meeting transcripts, and any markdown-based knowledge. Requires qmd CLI installed (bun install -g https://github.com/tobi/qmd).

QMD CLI 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 QMD CLI

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 qmd-cli 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 QMD CLI with a single command:

openclaw skills add qmd-cli

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

How to use QMD CLI

Once installed, QMD CLI 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 .zip button above to grab qmd-cli-1.1.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/qmd-cli/ (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 QMD CLI?

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

Is QMD CLI free?

Yes. QMD CLI is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.

What does QMD CLI do?

Search and retrieve markdown documents from local knowledge bases using qmd.

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