skill-deps

Track and manage dependencies between OpenClaw skills with conflict detection.

2|Updated Feb 27, 2026

Search Tags:#versioning #dependency management #dependency tracking #OpenClaw #skill engineering

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npx skills add https://github.com/jiyangnan/xiaonangua-openclaw-skills --skill skill-deps

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Skill: skill-deps
Source: https://github.com/jiyangnan/xiaonangua-openclaw-skills/tree/main/skills/skill-engineering/skill-deps
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jiyangnan/xiaonangua-openclaw-skills --skill skill-deps

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires ClawHub, openclaw, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage dependencies between OpenClaw skills, ensuring smooth operation and avoiding conflicts during installation and usage.

Core Features & Use Cases

Dependency Tracking: Scan skills for dependencies, keeping track of what skills depend on others.
Visualization: Visualize skill trees to understand complex relationships.
Conflict Detection: Detect circular dependencies and manage skill versioning to prevent conflicts.
Versioning Management: Declare version constraints for dependencies to ensure compatibility.
Use Case: If you're managing a large collection of OpenClaw skills and want to ensure they all work together without conflicts, this Skill is a must-have.

Quick Start

Run the command './scripts/scan-skills.sh' to scan all installed skills for dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-deps

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I track dependencies between OpenClaw skills?▼

To track dependencies between OpenClaw skills, run the provided script './scripts/scan-skills.sh' to scan installed skills and identify their relationships. This process ensures compatibility by mapping what skills depend on others.

What is the best way to detect circular skill dependencies and conflicts?▼

The best way to detect circular skill dependencies and conflicts is to use a dependency management tool that scans your skills. This approach automatically identifies circular references and manages versioning to prevent installation conflicts.

How do I manage version constraints for OpenClaw skill dependencies?▼

You manage version constraints for OpenClaw skill dependencies by declaring specific version requirements within your skill configurations. This ensures compatibility by enforcing that only matching versions are installed, preventing version conflicts.

Can I visualize skill trees to understand complex OpenClaw skill relationships?▼

Yes, you can visualize skill trees to understand complex OpenClaw skill relationships. Dependency management tools provide visualization features that map out skill relationships, making it easier to see how different skills connect and rely on each other.

Do I need YAML parsing capabilities to manage OpenClaw skill dependencies?▼

Yes, you need YAML parsing and script execution capabilities to manage OpenClaw skill dependencies. The dependency tracking process relies on reading YAML configurations to identify dependencies, apply version constraints, and execute scanning scripts.

Why do I need dependency management for a large collection of OpenClaw skills?▼

You need dependency management for a large collection of OpenClaw skills to ensure they all work together without conflicts. It automatically tracks dependencies, detects circular issues, and manages version constraints, preventing installation failures and runtime errors.