About
The snail-mail skill provides a non-urgent inbox system for logging notable events or decisions that require operator attention without interruption. It automatically creates and manages a JSON-based message store when first used, requiring Node.js. Developers should use it to capture important but non-critical notifications that operators can review at their convenience.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add openclaw/skills -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/openclaw/skillsgit clone https://github.com/openclaw/skills.git ~/.claude/skills/snail-mailCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the snail-mail skill?
snail-mail is a Claude Skill by openclaw. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform snail-mail-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install snail-mail?
Use the install commands on this page: add snail-mail to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does snail-mail belong to?
snail-mail is in the Design category, tagged ai and design.
Is snail-mail free to use?
Yes. snail-mail is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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