Setup & Installation

Install DeepWiki using the ClawHub CLI or OpenClaw CLI:

clawhub install deepwiki

If the CLI is not installed:

npx clawhub@latest install deepwiki

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install deepwiki

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What This Skill Does

DeepWiki is a Software Development skill for OpenClaw by arun-8687.

DeepWiki

Use this skill to access documentation for public GitHub repositories via the DeepWiki MCP server. You can search repository wikis, get structure, and ask complex questions grounded in the repository's documentation.

Commands

Ask Question

Ask any question about a GitHub repository and get an AI-powered, context-grounded response.

node ./scripts/deepwiki.js ask <owner/repo> "your question"

Read Wiki Structure

Get a list of documentation topics for a GitHub repository.

node ./scripts/deepwiki.js structure <owner/repo>

Read Wiki Contents

View documentation about a specific path in a GitHub repository's wiki.

node ./scripts/deepwiki.js contents <owner/repo> <path>

Examples

Ask about Devin's MCP usage:

node ./scripts/deepwiki.js ask cognitionlabs/devin "How do I use MCP?"

Get the structure for the React docs:

node ./scripts/deepwiki.js structure facebook/react

Notes

  • Base Server: https://mcp.deepwiki.com/mcp
  • Works for public repositories only.
  • No authentication required.

Version History

Latest version: 1.0.0

First published: Jan 11, 2026. Last updated: Jan 11, 2026.

1 version released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DeepWiki free to use?
Yes. DeepWiki is a free, open-source skill available on the OpenClaw Skills Registry. You can install and use it at no cost, and the source code is publicly available for review and contribution.
What languages/platforms does DeepWiki support?
It runs on any platform that supports OpenClaw, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. As long as you have the OpenClaw runtime installed, DeepWiki will work seamlessly across operating systems.
How do I update DeepWiki?
Run openclaw skills update deepwiki to get the latest version. OpenClaw will download and apply the update automatically, preserving your existing configuration.
Can I use DeepWiki with other skills?
Yes. OpenClaw skills are composable — you can combine DeepWiki with any other installed skill in your workflows. This allows you to build powerful multi-step automations by chaining skills together.