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| 1 | +# Claude Code CLI for OpenClaw |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | + |
| 4 | + |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +](https://proskills.md) |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +> **Empower OpenClaw agents with token-efficient, file-based coding via Claude Code CLI** |
| 9 | +
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| 10 | +**[📚 Learn More at ProSkills.md](https://proskills.md)** |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +## 🎯 Overview |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +This OpenClaw skill teaches agents how to install, authenticate, configure, and use **Claude Code CLI** — Anthropic's official command-line coding tool. Claude Code provides native file exploration and tool-based editing, reducing token usage by **80-90%** compared to raw API calls for coding tasks. |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +### Key Benefits |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | +- **🚀 Token Efficiency:** ~500 tokens per task vs 10k-50k with raw API |
| 19 | +- **💰 Flat-Rate Billing:** Uses Claude Max subscription, not per-token API charges |
| 20 | +- **🎯 Better Code Quality:** Native file exploration, codebase understanding, precise edits |
| 21 | +- **🧠 Project Context:** CLAUDE.md provides persistent project knowledge across sessions |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +## 📦 What's Included |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +``` |
| 26 | +claude-code/ |
| 27 | +├── SKILL.md # Complete integration guide |
| 28 | +├── README.md # This file |
| 29 | +├── templates/ |
| 30 | +│ └── CLAUDE.md.template # Project brain template |
| 31 | +└── scripts/ |
| 32 | + └── install.sh # One-command installation |
| 33 | +``` |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## 🚀 Quick Start |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +### 1. Install |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +```bash |
| 40 | +cd /root/.openclaw/workspace/skills/claude-code |
| 41 | +bash scripts/install.sh |
| 42 | +``` |
| 43 | + |
| 44 | +Or manually: |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +```bash |
| 47 | +npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code |
| 48 | +``` |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +### 2. Authenticate |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +```bash |
| 53 | +claude setup-token |
| 54 | +``` |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +Follow the browser OAuth flow (requires Claude Max subscription). |
| 57 | + |
| 58 | +### 3. Configure OpenClaw |
| 59 | + |
| 60 | +Add Claude Code as a CLI backend in `~/.openclaw/config.patch`: |
| 61 | + |
| 62 | +```json |
| 63 | +{ |
| 64 | + "agents": { |
| 65 | + "defaults": { |
| 66 | + "cliBackends": { |
| 67 | + "claude-cli": { |
| 68 | + "command": "/usr/bin/claude", |
| 69 | + "env": { |
| 70 | + "CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_OAUTH_TOKEN_HERE" |
| 71 | + } |
| 72 | + } |
| 73 | + }, |
| 74 | + "models": { |
| 75 | + "claude-cli/opus-4.6": { "alias": "claude-cli-opus" }, |
| 76 | + "claude-cli/sonnet-4.6": { "alias": "claude-cli-sonnet" } |
| 77 | + } |
| 78 | + } |
| 79 | + } |
| 80 | +} |
| 81 | +``` |
| 82 | + |
| 83 | +Apply: `gateway config.patch` |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +### 4. Create Project Brain |
| 86 | + |
| 87 | +Copy the template to your project: |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +```bash |
| 90 | +cp templates/CLAUDE.md.template /path/to/your/project/CLAUDE.md |
| 91 | +# Edit with project-specific details |
| 92 | +``` |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +### 5. Start Coding |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +```bash |
| 97 | +cd /path/to/project |
| 98 | +CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN=$CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN claude --print "Fix the auth redirect bug in src/pages/Login.tsx" |
| 99 | +``` |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +## 💡 Use Cases |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +- **Code Implementation:** Build features with file-aware context |
| 104 | +- **Bug Fixes:** Search codebase, identify issues, apply precise fixes |
| 105 | +- **Refactoring:** Multi-file changes with import/dependency awareness |
| 106 | +- **Code Reviews:** Analyze code quality, suggest improvements |
| 107 | +- **Project Scaffolding:** Generate boilerplate with context awareness |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | +## 📖 Documentation |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +See **[SKILL.md](SKILL.md)** for complete documentation: |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +- Installation and authentication |
| 114 | +- OpenClaw configuration |
| 115 | +- Project setup (CLAUDE.md) |
| 116 | +- Agent workflow and prompting patterns |
| 117 | +- Troubleshooting and best practices |
| 118 | +- Real-world examples |
| 119 | + |
| 120 | +## 🎓 Agent Workflow Example |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +**Task:** Remove discount banner from navbar |
| 123 | + |
| 124 | +```bash |
| 125 | +# 1. Sync project |
| 126 | +cd /root/.openclaw/workspace/missiondeck |
| 127 | +git pull origin main |
| 128 | + |
| 129 | +# 2. Run Claude Code |
| 130 | +CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN=$CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN claude --print "Remove the discount banner from the navbar" |
| 131 | + |
| 132 | +# 3. Review changes (Claude Code shows diffs) |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +# 4. Build check |
| 135 | +npm run build |
| 136 | + |
| 137 | +# 5. Commit and push |
| 138 | +git checkout -b agent/remove-banner |
| 139 | +git add . |
| 140 | +git commit -m "chore: remove discount banner from navbar" |
| 141 | +git push origin agent/remove-banner |
| 142 | +``` |
| 143 | + |
| 144 | +**Result:** 2 lines changed, ~450 tokens used, build passed, deployed ✓ |
| 145 | + |
| 146 | +## 🔑 Prerequisites |
| 147 | + |
| 148 | +- **Claude Max Subscription:** Required for OAuth authentication |
| 149 | +- **Node.js/npm:** For installing the CLI |
| 150 | +- **OpenClaw Gateway:** Running and configured |
| 151 | +- **Git:** Recommended for managing code changes |
| 152 | + |
| 153 | +## 🔒 Security |
| 154 | + |
| 155 | +**CRITICAL:** Never commit your `CLAUDE_CODE_OAUTH_TOKEN` to version control. |
| 156 | + |
| 157 | +- ✅ Store in environment variables or secrets manager |
| 158 | +- ✅ Add `.env*` files to `.gitignore` |
| 159 | +- ✅ Use OpenClaw config.patch (not committed to git) |
| 160 | +- ❌ Never hardcode tokens in scripts |
| 161 | +- ❌ Never share tokens publicly |
| 162 | + |
| 163 | +**Add to .gitignore:** |
| 164 | +```gitignore |
| 165 | +.env |
| 166 | +.env.local |
| 167 | +.env.*.local |
| 168 | +openclaw.json |
| 169 | +config.patch |
| 170 | +``` |
| 171 | + |
| 172 | +## 🧩 Integration Points |
| 173 | + |
| 174 | +### As OpenClaw CLI Backend |
| 175 | + |
| 176 | +Configured in `openclaw.json`, Claude Code can be used as: |
| 177 | +- Primary model for coding agents |
| 178 | +- Fallback model when API limits hit |
| 179 | +- Direct invocation via exec tool |
| 180 | + |
| 181 | +### As Subagent (Future) |
| 182 | + |
| 183 | +Once ACP harness is configured: |
| 184 | + |
| 185 | +```javascript |
| 186 | +sessions_spawn({ |
| 187 | + runtime: "acp", |
| 188 | + agentId: "claude-code", |
| 189 | + message: "Implement user authentication", |
| 190 | + label: "claude-code-auth" |
| 191 | +}) |
| 192 | +``` |
| 193 | + |
| 194 | +## 📊 Token Savings Comparison |
| 195 | + |
| 196 | +| Method | Tokens per Task | Cost Model | |
| 197 | +|--------|----------------|------------| |
| 198 | +| Raw API (full file dump) | 10,000 - 50,000 | Per-token billing | |
| 199 | +| **Claude Code (tool-based)** | **~500** | **Flat-rate (Claude Max)** | |
| 200 | + |
| 201 | +**Savings:** 80-90% reduction in token usage |
| 202 | + |
| 203 | +## 🛠️ Prompting Patterns |
| 204 | + |
| 205 | +### Plan-First Approach |
| 206 | +``` |
| 207 | +"Show me your plan first. List every file you'll touch. Wait for approval." |
| 208 | +``` |
| 209 | + |
| 210 | +### Challenge Mode |
| 211 | +``` |
| 212 | +"Fix the bug. After you're done, grill yourself — what edge cases did you miss?" |
| 213 | +``` |
| 214 | + |
| 215 | +### RPI Workflow (Research → Plan → Implement) |
| 216 | +``` |
| 217 | +Prompt 1: "Research how the payment flow works" |
| 218 | +Prompt 2: "Plan how to add recurring billing" |
| 219 | +Prompt 3: "Implement the plan" |
| 220 | +``` |
| 221 | + |
| 222 | +### Precise Specifications |
| 223 | +``` |
| 224 | +"In src/pages/AuthVerify.tsx, line 42, fix the redirect bug. Expected: go to /dashboard. Current: stays on /verify." |
| 225 | +``` |
| 226 | + |
| 227 | +## 🐛 Troubleshooting |
| 228 | + |
| 229 | +### Authentication failed |
| 230 | +```bash |
| 231 | +claude setup-token # Re-authenticate |
| 232 | +# Update token in environment and OpenClaw config |
| 233 | +``` |
| 234 | + |
| 235 | +### Command not found: claude |
| 236 | +```bash |
| 237 | +export PATH="$PATH:$(npm bin -g)" |
| 238 | +echo 'export PATH="$PATH:$(npm bin -g)"' >> /root/.bashrc |
| 239 | +``` |
| 240 | + |
| 241 | +### Missing CLAUDE.md |
| 242 | +```bash |
| 243 | +cp templates/CLAUDE.md.template /path/to/project/CLAUDE.md |
| 244 | +# Edit with project details |
| 245 | +``` |
| 246 | + |
| 247 | +See [SKILL.md](SKILL.md) for complete troubleshooting guide. |
| 248 | + |
| 249 | +## 🌟 Real-World Example |
| 250 | + |
| 251 | +**MissionDeck Project:** |
| 252 | +- Created `/root/.openclaw/workspace/missiondeck/CLAUDE.md` |
| 253 | +- Documented: 24 edge functions, signup flow, all routes, coding standards |
| 254 | +- Result: Claude Code instantly understood project structure |
| 255 | +- Zero extra context needed in prompts |
| 256 | + |
| 257 | +**Task:** "Remove discount banner" |
| 258 | +- Claude Code searched codebase |
| 259 | +- Found `DiscountBanner` in `Navbar.tsx` |
| 260 | +- Proposed 2-line change (import + JSX) |
| 261 | +- Build passed, deployed live |
| 262 | +- **450 tokens used** (vs ~8,000 with raw API) |
| 263 | + |
| 264 | +## 📚 References |
| 265 | + |
| 266 | +- **[ProSkills Homepage](https://proskills.md)** — More OpenClaw skills and resources |
| 267 | +- [Claude Code Official Docs](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code) |
| 268 | +- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code) |
| 269 | +- [NPM Package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@anthropic-ai/claude-code) |
| 270 | +- [Claude Max Subscription](https://claude.ai/upgrade) |
| 271 | + |
| 272 | +## 🤝 Contributing |
| 273 | + |
| 274 | +This skill is part of the Matrix Zion OpenClaw system. Contributions, improvements, and feedback welcome. |
| 275 | + |
| 276 | +## 📄 License |
| 277 | + |
| 278 | +BSD 3-Clause License |
| 279 | + |
| 280 | +## 👤 Author |
| 281 | + |
| 282 | +**Matrix Zion (ProSkillsMD)** |
| 283 | +Website: [https://proskills.md](https://proskills.md) |
| 284 | + |
| 285 | +Created: 2026-03-13 |
| 286 | +Version: 1.0.0 |
| 287 | +OpenClaw Compatibility: 2026.2+ |
| 288 | + |
| 289 | +--- |
| 290 | + |
| 291 | +**Ready to supercharge your agent's coding workflow?** Start with `bash scripts/install.sh` and follow the [complete guide in SKILL.md](SKILL.md). |
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