OpenClaw Custom Plugins Development
OpenClaw extends through plugin system — modular tools that agent calls as functions. Each plugin is new agent capability. We develop plugins for integration with any systems and APIs.
Plugin Architecture
Plugin is Python module with defined structure: function(s), parameter schema (JSON Schema), natural language description (LLM uses it to choose right tool). Example: plugin get_weather(city, date) → calls OpenWeatherMap API → returns data to agent.
Types of Developed Plugins
Data Access Plugins: Connecting to internal DBs (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), ERP (1C, SAP), CRM (Bitrix24, amoCRM) via their API. Agent requests data in natural language — plugin translates to SQL/API request.
Action Plugins: Performing operations: creating Jira task, sending email, updating CRM record, publishing post, generating PDF document.
External Services: Integrations with services: weather, currency rates, news, geocoding, payment gateways, SMS broadcasts.
AI-enhanced Plugins: Complex handlers with ML: document sentiment analysis, object recognition in images, OCR, translation.
Development and Testing
Each plugin covered by unit tests. Integration testing with mock data. Documentation with usage examples.