Exec Tool Guide

Exec Tool Overview

The Exec skill allows OpenClaw to run shell commands and scripts directly on your system. Use it for server monitoring, automation scripts, and system management.

Enable Exec Skill

openclaw skills install exec

Example Usage

In your agent prompt file or via chat:

Check disk usage and report any drives over 80% full.
Use the exec tool to run: df -h

Configuration

{
  "skills": {
    "exec": {
      "enabled": true,
      "allowedCommands": ["df", "free", "top", "ps", "uptime"],
      "workingDir": "/home/user",
      "requireApproval": false
    }
  }
}

Security Notes

• Server Monitoring Guide
• Cron and Wakeups
• Security Overview