Setup & Installation

Install Qmd using the ClawHub CLI or OpenClaw CLI:

clawhub install qmd

If the CLI is not installed:

npx clawhub@latest install qmd

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install qmd

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What This Skill Does

Qmd is a Software Development skill for OpenClaw by steipete.

qmd

Use qmd to index local files and search them.

Indexing

  • Add collection: qmd collection add /path --name docs --mask "**/*.md"
  • Update index: qmd update
  • Status: qmd status

Search

  • BM25: qmd search "query"
  • Vector: qmd vsearch "query"
  • Hybrid: qmd query "query"
  • Get doc: qmd get docs/path.md:10 -l 40

Notes

  • Embeddings/rerank use Ollama at OLLAMA_URL (default http://localhost:11434).
  • Index lives under ~/.cache/qmd by default.
  • MCP mode: qmd mcp.

Version History

Latest version: 1.0.0

First published: Jan 4, 2026. Last updated: Jan 4, 2026.

1 version released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qmd free to use?
Yes. Qmd 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 Qmd support?
It runs on any platform that supports OpenClaw, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. As long as you have the OpenClaw runtime installed, Qmd will work seamlessly across operating systems.
How do I update Qmd?
Run openclaw skills update qmd to get the latest version. OpenClaw will download and apply the update automatically, preserving your existing configuration.
Can I use Qmd with other skills?
Yes. OpenClaw skills are composable — you can combine Qmd with any other installed skill in your workflows. This allows you to build powerful multi-step automations by chaining skills together.