What this skill does
High-speed, memory-efficient file transfer between OpenClaw nodes using Node.js native streams and token-secured HTTP streaming without Base64 encoding.
Node Transfer is part of the Research & Knowledge category — research and knowledge skills that gather, search, and summarize information. You can install it on its own or alongside other research & knowledge skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install Node Transfer
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
node-transferand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Node Transfer with a single command:
openclaw skills add node-transfer
This pulls node-transfer from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/node-transfer/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Node Transfer
Once installed, Node Transfer 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:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
node-transfer-1.0.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/node-transfer/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Node Transfer?
Install Node Transfer in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for node-transfer, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add node-transfer. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/node-transfer/.
Is Node Transfer free?
Yes. Node Transfer is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Node Transfer do?
High-speed, memory-efficient file transfer between OpenClaw nodes using Node.js native streams and token-secured HTTP streaming without Base64 encoding.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models