topydo

What this skill does

Manage todo.txt tasks using topydo CLI. Add, list, complete, prioritize, tag, and organize tasks with dependencies, due dates, recurrence, and projects. Use for any task management, todo lists, or when the user mentions tasks, todos, or todo.txt. Requires Python 3 and pip. Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows.

topydo 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 topydo

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 topydo 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 topydo with a single command:

openclaw skills add topydo

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

How to use topydo

Once installed, topydo 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 topydo-1.0.5.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/topydo/ (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 topydo?

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

Is topydo free?

Yes. topydo 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 topydo do?

Manage todo.txt tasks using topydo CLI.

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