claw

Send prompts from the terminal to NanoClaw agent containers via a Python CLI.

Updated Apr 10, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill claw-stevengonsalvez

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: claw
Source: https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone/tree/main/.claude/skills/claw
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill claw-stevengonsalvez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Claw enables command-line control of NanoClaw agents, letting you manage containers and prompts without a chat UI.

Core Features & Use Cases

Send a prompt to any registered group by name, folder, or JID
Default target is the main group (no -g needed for most use)
Resume a previous session with -s <session-id>
Read prompts from stdin (--pipe) for scripting and piping
List all registered groups with --list-groups
Auto-detects container or docker runtime (or override with --runtime)
Prints the agent's response to stdout; session ID to stderr
Verbose mode (-v) shows the command, redacted payload, and exit code

Quick Start

Copy the script to scripts/claw, create a PATH symlink, and verify by running claw --list-groups.

Frequently Asked Questions about claw

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I send prompts to NanoClaw agents from the terminal?▼

You can send prompts to NanoClaw agents from the terminal using a Python CLI to manage containers and dispatch prompts without a chat UI. It requires Python 3.8 or later and a NanoClaw installation to route inputs to registered groups and print responses to stdout.

Can I pipe prompts into NanoClaw agent containers for scripting?▼

Yes, you can pipe prompts into NanoClaw agent containers for scripting using the `--pipe` flag to read from stdin. This allows you to automate batch interactions and execute quick one-off queries against registered groups.

Do I need Docker to run NanoClaw agents from the command line?▼

You do not strictly need Docker to run NanoClaw agents from the command line, as the CLI auto-detects either Docker or Apple Container runtime available in your PATH. You can also manually override the detected runtime.

What is the best way to resume a previous NanoClaw agent session in a CLI?▼

The best way to resume a previous NanoClaw agent session in a CLI is by passing the session ID with the `-s` flag. The CLI outputs the required session ID to stderr after every prompt execution.

How do I list all registered NanoClaw groups before sending a prompt?▼

You can list all registered NanoClaw groups before sending a prompt by running the CLI with the `--list-groups` flag. This displays available targets so you can specify your destination by name, folder, or JID.