What is a skill in WorkClaw?

A skill is a modular capability package that teaches your Claw how to perform a specific task — like sending emails, syncing calendars, or searching the web. Skills are installed per-Claw, so each agent can have a different set of abilities.

How many skills can a Claw have?

There is no hard limit on the number of skills you can install on a single Claw. However, each skill consumes context capacity, so extremely large skill sets may reduce the depth of individual task handling. WorkClaw warns you when you approach context limits.

Do skills cost extra?

System skills are included with every WorkClaw plan. Third-party and team skills may have their own pricing or require specific plan tiers. Check the marketplace listing for details on each skill.

Can I use the same skill on multiple Claws?

Yes. Skills are installed per-Claw, so you can add the same skill to as many Claws as you need. Each Claw gets its own configuration for that skill.

What happens if I uninstall a skill?

The Claw immediately loses access to that skill's capabilities. Any in-progress tasks that rely on the skill will fail gracefully. Skill configuration is preserved for 30 days in case you reinstall.

Can skills access my data without permission?

No. Skills operate within the connection scopes you grant. A skill can only access data through connections you have explicitly authorized. You can review what each skill requires before installing.

Skills Overview

Learn how Skills extend your Claw's capabilities. Explore the three skill types, browse the marketplace, and discover popular packs for common workflows.

What are Skills?

Skills are modular capability packages that extend what your Claw can do. Think of them as apps for your AI agent — each skill teaches your Claw a specific ability, from sending emails to managing project boards. You install skills per-Claw through the Skills marketplace, giving you fine-grained control over each agent's capabilities.

How do the three skill types differ?

WorkClaw organizes skills into three categories based on who creates and maintains them:

System skills ship with WorkClaw and are maintained by the WorkClaw team. They cover foundational capabilities like web research, file management, and basic communication. Every Claw has access to system skills by default.
Third-party skills are built by external developers and published to the marketplace. These integrate with popular tools and services — Gmail, Calendar Sync, Slack, Linear, Notion, HubSpot, and more. Each listing includes reviews, version history, and required connections.
Team skills are created by your organization for internal use. They encode your team's specific workflows, templates, and business logic. See How to Create Custom Skills to get started.

What skills are available in the marketplace?

The marketplace offers a growing library of skills across several categories. Some of the most popular include:

Skill	Category	What it does
Gmail	Communication	Draft, send, and manage emails
Calendar Sync	Productivity	Create events, check availability, send invites
Slack	Communication	Post messages, read channels, respond to threads
Linear	Project Management	Create issues, update status, query backlogs
Research Assistant	Knowledge	Deep web research with source citations
Document Writer	Content	Generate reports, proposals, and briefs

Browse the full catalog from Settings > Skills > Marketplace in your WorkClaw dashboard.

What are Skill Packs?

Skill Packs bundle related skills into a single install. Instead of adding Gmail, Calendar Sync, and Google Drive individually, you can install the Google Workspace Pack and get all three configured together. Packs also handle shared requirements so you only authorize once. Learn more in What are Skill Packs?.

How do skills interact with connections?

Most skills require at least one connection to function. When you install a skill, WorkClaw checks whether the necessary connections exist and prompts you to set them up if they don't. You can review connection requirements before installing any skill from its marketplace listing.