Iterate skill for OpenClaw

What this skill does

Fully automated multi-round code iteration with configurable N-dimension parallel review, onboarding/personalization, and a cross-assistant installer/update system with mandatory SHA256 checksum verification. v3.0 adds a dual-mode (the original iterate mode plus a defensive-programming mode via /iterate defensive) that performs normal incremental coding tasks with defensive discipline end-to-end.

The Iterate skill is part of the Developer Tools category — developer tools that help your agent write, review, debug, and ship code. You can install it on its own or alongside other developer tools skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install the Iterate skill

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for iterate-skill and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add the Iterate skill with a single command:

openclaw skills add iterate-skill

This pulls iterate-skill from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/iterate-skill/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use the Iterate skill

Once installed, the Iterate skill activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download skill .zip button above to grab iterate-skill-3.4.2.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/iterate-skill/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Iterate?

Install Iterate in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for iterate-skill, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add iterate-skill. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/iterate-skill/.

Is the Iterate skill free?

Yes. It is free to download and run through ClawHub, with no account or payment required. Each skill is published by its own author under its own licence — see its ClawHub page for the licence and source.

What does Iterate do?

Fully automated multi-round code iteration with configurable N-dimension parallel review, onboarding/personalization, and a cross-assistant installer/update system with mandatory SHA256 checksum verification.

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