# Openclaw Workspace Governance Installer

> Install OpenClaw WORKSPACE_GOVERNANCE in minutes. Get guided setup, upgrade checks, migration, and audit for long-running workspaces.

- Skill: `nordeim-openclaw-curated-skills/openclaw-workspace-governance-installer` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nordeim-openclaw-curated-skills/openclaw-workspace-governance-installer`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nordeim-openclaw-curated-skills/openclaw-workspace-governance-installer/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- Author: nordeim (https://skillmd.com/u/nordeim-openclaw-curated-skills)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nordeim-openclaw-curated-skills/openclaw-workspace-governance-installer

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# OpenClaw Workspace Governance Installer

Ship safer OpenClaw operations from day one.
This installer gives you a repeatable governance path instead of ad-hoc prompt edits.

## Why this is popular
1. Prevents "edit first, verify later" mistakes.
2. Gives one predictable setup/upgrade/audit flow.
3. Makes changes traceable for review and handover.
4. Works for both beginners and production workspaces.

## 60-second quick start
First-time install:
```bash
# 1) Install plugin (first time only)
openclaw plugins install @adamchanadam/openclaw-workspace-governance@latest

# 2) Enable plugin
openclaw plugins enable openclaw-workspace-governance

# 3) Verify skills
openclaw skills list --eligible
```

In OpenClaw chat:
```text
/gov_setup check
/gov_setup install
/gov_audit
```

Already installed users (upgrade path):
```bash
# Do NOT run install again if plugin already exists
openclaw plugins update openclaw-workspace-governance
openclaw gateway restart
```

Then in OpenClaw chat:
```text
/gov_setup check
/gov_setup upgrade
/gov_migrate
/gov_audit
```

## What you get
1. `gov_setup` with `install | upgrade | check`.
2. `gov_migrate` for governance upgrades.
3. `gov_audit` for 12/12 consistency checks.
4. `gov_apply <NN>` for controlled BOOT proposal apply.
5. `gov_platform_change` for controlled `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` updates.

## First-run status map
After `/gov_setup check`:
1. `NOT_INSTALLED` -> run `/gov_setup install`
2. `PARTIAL` -> run `/gov_setup upgrade`
3. `READY` -> run `/gov_migrate` then `/gov_audit`

## Important update rule
If `openclaw plugins install ...` returns `plugin already exists`, use:
1. `openclaw plugins update openclaw-workspace-governance`
2. `openclaw gateway restart`
3. `/gov_setup upgrade` -> `/gov_migrate` -> `/gov_audit`

## If slash routing is unstable
Use fallback commands:
```text
/skill gov_setup check
/skill gov_setup install
/skill gov_migrate
/skill gov_audit
```

Or natural language:
```text
Please use gov_setup in check mode (read-only) and return workspace root, status, and next action.
```

## Who this is for
1. New OpenClaw users who want a guided install path.
2. Teams operating long-running workspaces.
3. Users who need auditable, low-drift maintenance.

## Learn more (GitHub docs)
1. Main docs: https://github.com/Adamchanadam/OpenClaw-WORKSPACE-GOVERNANCE
2. English README: https://github.com/Adamchanadam/OpenClaw-WORKSPACE-GOVERNANCE/blob/main/README.md
3. 繁體中文版: https://github.com/Adamchanadam/OpenClaw-WORKSPACE-GOVERNANCE/blob/main/README.zh-HK.md
4. Governance handbook (EN): https://github.com/Adamchanadam/OpenClaw-WORKSPACE-GOVERNANCE/blob/main/WORKSPACE_GOVERNANCE_README.en.md