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OpenClaw CI Workflow (ci.yml)

Your plugin has no CI. The core uses a proven workflow. Mirror it before shipping.

What breaks without openclaw ci yml workflow

Untested plugin releases. Unknown Node.js compatibility. Manual test runs.

Automated plugin testing × official CI pattern ÷ 5-minute setup ÷ no test matrix guessing = green builds on every push.

openclaw ci yml workflow — what it actually does

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Runs the full test suite on pull requests and main branch pushes.
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Tests across Node.js 18, 20, and 22 for broad compatibility coverage.
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Executes lint, type-check, and unit tests as separate workflow jobs.
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Automates release publishing on tagged commits.
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Plugin developers should mirror this structure for their own repositories.

Security check — openclaw ci yml workflow

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm GitHub Actions; Node.js 18/20/22 compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw ci yml workflow in 5–10 minutes to review

Setup time: 5–10 minutes to review

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You need: GitHub Actions knowledge; basic YAML

Install the package:

# Copy .github/workflows/ci.yml from the repo to your own plugin repo
# Adapt NODE_VERSION matrix and test command
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Open the ci.yml workflow URL
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Review the jobs and steps
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Note the Node.js version matrix (18, 20, 22)
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Note the test command (npm test)
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Copy and adapt for your own repo
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Commit to .github/workflows/ and push to trigger

Troubleshooting openclaw ci yml workflow

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1. Copying the workflow without adapting the Node.js versions your plugin supports
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2. Not caching npm dependencies — CI runs slow without cache
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3. Missing the --ci flag in npm test — differences in local vs CI installs

Compatibility & status

Works with: GitHub Actions; Node.js 18/20/22 beginner Last updated: Nov 2025 MIT

Official docs →

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FAQ — openclaw ci yml workflow

Does the CI also run integration tests against real platform APIs?

No — core CI uses mocked adapters. Integration tests run in a separate scheduled workflow.

How do I add this workflow to my plugin?

Copy .github/workflows/ci.yml from the repo and adapt the test command and Node.js matrix.

Is there a badge I can add to my plugin README?

Yes — GitHub generates badge URLs in the Actions tab.

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