nix-mode – OpenClaw Skill

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name: nix-mode description: Handle Clawdbot operations in Nix mode (configuration management, environment detection). metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"❄️","requires":{"bins":["nix","bash"],"envs":["CLAWDBOT_NIX_MODE"]},"install":[]}}

Clawdbot Nix Mode Skill

This skill handles Clawdbot operations specifically when running in Nix mode.

Nix Mode Specific Features

Environment Detection

• Detect when CLAWDBOT_NIX_MODE=1 is set
• Identify Nix-managed configuration paths
• Recognize Nix-specific error messages and behaviors

Configuration Management

• Understand that auto-install flows are disabled in Nix mode
• Guide users to proper Nix package management
• Explain why certain self-modification features are unavailable

Path Handling

• Recognize Nix store paths
• Understand the difference between config and state directories
• Handle CLAWDBOT_CONFIG_PATH and CLAWDBOT_STATE_DIR appropriately

Troubleshooting

• Identify Nix-specific remediation messages
• Guide users to proper dependency management via Nix
• Explain the read-only Nix mode banner behavior

Usage Guidelines

When operating in Nix mode:

1. Do not attempt to auto-install dependencies
2. Direct users to Nix package management instead
3. Respect the immutable nature of Nix installations
4. Advise on proper configuration practices for Nix environments