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claw-admin

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Claw system administration: service management, IM connections, logs, cron, and workspace diagnostics. Use when the user asks to manage claw services, connect/disconnect IM platforms, view logs, or perform system-wide operations.

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How to use this skill

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Source SKILL.md: https://github.com/x-cmd/x-cmd/blob/HEAD/mod/claw/lib/data/workspace/manager/skills/claw-admin/SKILL.md

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First, summarize what it does, its dependencies, license status if identifiable, and any risks. Show the exact files you propose to add under .agents/skills/claw-admin/. Do not write files or run scripts until I approve.

After I approve, install the complete skill folder, including required referenced files, into that project location. Verify it is discoverable, then tell me its actual invocation name and how to use it. Do not claim it is installed until you have verified it.

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Claw Admin Skill

When to Use

Use this skill when the user asks about or needs to:

  • Start, stop, restart, install, uninstall, or check claw services
  • Connect or disconnect IM platforms (weixin, telegram, feishu, qywx)
  • View or analyze claw logs
  • Manage scheduled tasks (cron)
  • Inspect other chat workspaces for diagnostics
  • Perform any system-wide claw administration

Service Management

x claw service --help        # Discover all service commands
x claw service start         # Start claw services
x claw service stop          # Stop claw services
x claw service restart       # Restart claw services
x claw service install       # Register claw as a startup service
x claw service uninstall     # Remove claw from startup services
x claw service status        # Check current service status

Always check status after start/restart to confirm services are healthy.

Troubleshooting

Golden rule: When claw is not working correctly:

  1. Check status first: x claw service status
  2. Check logs: x claw log
  3. If status shows issues or logs show persistent errors: x claw service restart
  4. Verify after restart: x claw service status

Restart is the universal fix for most transient issues — use it when status/logs indicate problems that aren't immediately obvious.

IM Connection Management

x claw connect --help        # Discover connect commands
x claw connect weixin        # Connect WeChat
x claw connect telegram      # Connect Telegram
x claw connect feishu        # Connect Feishu
x claw connect qywx          # Connect Enterprise WeChat
x claw disconnect <im>       # Disconnect an IM platform

For Feishu group chats:

  • x claw connect feishu:oc_xxx — Connect a specific group
  • x claw connect feishu:groups — Connect all available groups
  • x claw disconnect feishu:oc_xxx — Disconnect a specific group
  • List available groups: x feishu group ls

Log Management

x claw log                   # View recent claw logs
x claw log --help            # Discover log options

Use logs for diagnostics when:

  • A service fails to start
  • Messages are not being delivered
  • An IM platform appears disconnected
  • Background jobs fail

Scheduled Tasks

x claw cron --help           # Discover cron commands
x claw cron ls               # List all scheduled tasks
x claw cron tz <timezone>    # Set timezone (do this before adding tasks)
x claw cron add --name "<name>" --desc "<desc>" "<expr>" "<cmd>"
x claw cron rm --name "<name>"

Red line: ONLY x claw cron is allowed. Never use system cron or at.

Workspace Diagnostics

All chat workspaces are at $___X_CMD_CLAW_BOT_WS/<im>-<chatid>/.

You may read (but not modify) other workspaces for diagnostics:

  • Check HEARTBEAT.md for pending follow-ups
  • Check PLAN.md for active tasks
  • Check memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md for recent activity
  • Check .x-cmd/agent/ for agent execution logs

Do NOT modify other workspaces' SOUL.md, USER.md, or MEMORY.md.

AI Engine / Model Management

x claw internally uses x agent as its AI execution engine. To change the AI engine or model that claw uses:

  • Use x agent commands to configure the underlying AI provider/model
  • This affects all claw agent sessions (manager, heartbeat, and chat agents)

Refer to x agent --help for available options.

Cross-Platform Messaging

As Manager, you can send messages to any connected platform:

  • WeChat: x claw weixin send --chatid <CHATID> --text '<msg>'
  • Telegram: x claw telegram send --text --chatid <CHATID> '<msg>'
  • Feishu: x claw feishu send --text --chatid <CHATID> '<msg>'
  • Qywx: x claw qywx send --text --chatid <CHATID> '<msg>'

Safety Checklist

Before performing destructive or impactful operations:

  • Confirm the user explicitly requested it
  • Check x claw service status to understand current state
  • Warn the user about potential side effects (e.g., disconnecting an IM will stop message delivery)
  • For service restarts, confirm it's an appropriate time