Carlos

• Updated: March 17, 2026
• 5 min read

Embedding OpenClaw Rating‑Review UI Components into a UBOS Plugin – A Step‑by‑Step Guide

Answer: To embed OpenClaw rating‑review UI components into an existing UBOS plugin, you need to (1) set up the UBOS development environment, (2) obtain your OpenClaw SDK credentials, (3) add the SDK to the plugin, (4) insert the rating and review HTML markup, (5) initialize the components with JavaScript, (6) style them to match your UI, (7) test locally, and (8) publish the updated plugin.

1. Introduction

UBOS empowers developers to create modular, AI‑enhanced plugins that run on a unified platform. Adding a rating‑review system can dramatically increase user engagement and trust. OpenClaw hosting on UBOS provides a ready‑made SDK for seamless UI integration. This step‑by‑step guide walks you through embedding OpenClaw’s rating‑review components into any UBOS plugin, from initial setup to final publication.

2. Prerequisites

UBOS Development Environment

• Node.js ≥ 18 and npm ≥ 9.
• UBOS CLI installed (npm i -g @ubos/cli).
• A local copy of the plugin you wish to extend.
• Access to the UBOS platform overview for API reference.

OpenClaw Access

• Create an account on the OpenClaw dashboard.
• Generate an API key and note the client_id and client_secret.
• Review the UBOS partner program if you need co‑marketing support.

3. Overview of OpenClaw Rating‑Review UI Components

OpenClaw supplies two primary widgets:

1. Rating Widget – a star‑based selector that records a numeric score (1‑5).
2. Review Widget – a rich‑text area for written feedback, optionally linked to the rating.

Both widgets are delivered as lightweight JavaScript modules that communicate with OpenClaw’s REST API. They support callbacks for success, error, and custom analytics.

4. Adding OpenClaw SDK to Your UBOS Plugin

First, install the SDK as a dependency of your plugin:

npm install @openclaw/sdk --save

Then, import the SDK in the plugin’s main entry point (usually src/index.js).

import OpenClaw from '@openclaw/sdk';

const openClaw = new OpenClaw({
  clientId: process.env.OPENCLAW_CLIENT_ID,
  clientSecret: process.env.OPENCLAW_CLIENT_SECRET,
  environment: 'production' // or 'sandbox' for testing
});

Store the credentials securely using UBOS’s Web app editor on UBOS environment variables feature.

5. Embedding the Rating Component

HTML Markup

Place the following container where you want the rating stars to appear:

<div id="oc-rating" class="oc-widget oc-rating"></div>

JavaScript Initialization

After the DOM loads, initialize the widget:

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
  openClaw.renderRating('#oc-rating', {
    productId: 'YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
    initialScore: 0,
    onSuccess: (score) => {
      console.log('User rated:', score);
    },
    onError: (err) => {
      console.error('Rating error:', err);
    }
  });
});

Replace YOUR_PRODUCT_ID with the identifier you use in your plugin’s data model.

6. Embedding the Review Component

HTML Markup

Insert a container for the review form:

<div id="oc-review" class="oc-widget oc-review"></div>

JavaScript Initialization

Initialize the review widget, optionally linking it to the rating component:

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
  openClaw.renderReview('#oc-review', {
    productId: 'YOUR_PRODUCT_ID',
    linkedRating: true, // ties review to the rating above
    placeholder: 'Share your experience...',
    onSubmit: (review) => {
      console.log('Review submitted:', review);
    },
    onError: (err) => {
      console.error('Review error:', err);
    }
  });
});

7. Styling and Customization

OpenClaw widgets inherit global CSS but can be customized via Tailwind utility classes or a dedicated stylesheet.

• Star size: .oc-rating .star { @apply w-6 h-6; }
• Colors: Override the default palette with .oc-widget { @apply text-yellow-500; }
• Responsive layout: Wrap both widgets in a flex container:

  <div class="flex flex-col md:flex-row gap-4">
    <div id="oc-rating"></div>
    <div id="oc-review"></div>
  </div>

For a full list of CSS variables, consult the UBOS templates for quick start page, which includes a sample rating-review.css file.

8. Testing the Integration

Run the plugin locally with UBOS’s hot‑reload server:

ubos dev

Verify the following scenarios:

1. Stars light up on hover and persist after click.
2. Submitting a review sends a POST request to https://api.openclaw.io/v1/reviews (inspect via browser dev tools).
3. Error handling displays a friendly message when the API key is missing.

Automated tests can be added using Workflow automation studio to simulate user actions and assert API responses.

9. Publishing the Updated Plugin

When you’re satisfied with local testing, bump the version in package.json and push to your repository.

npm version patch
git add .
git commit -m "Add OpenClaw rating‑review UI"
git push origin main

Then, publish to the UBOS Marketplace:

ubos publish --token $UBOS_TOKEN

Make sure your UBOS pricing plans align with the added value; many developers choose the “Pro” tier to unlock unlimited API calls.

10. Conclusion and Next Steps

Embedding OpenClaw’s rating‑review UI into a UBOS plugin is a straightforward process that adds social proof and richer feedback loops to any SaaS product. By following the steps above, you’ll have a fully functional, styled, and tested component ready for production.

Next, consider extending the integration:

• Use OpenClaw’s analytics webhook to trigger in‑app notifications.
• Combine the rating data with AI SEO Analyzer to surface top‑rated content.
• Leverage the AI YouTube Comment Analysis tool for cross‑platform sentiment tracking.

11. Further Resources

Deepen your knowledge with these UBOS resources:

• About UBOS – company mission and AI roadmap.
• Enterprise AI platform by UBOS – scaling your plugin for large customers.
• AI marketing agents – automate promotion of your newly published plugin.
• UBOS for startups – funding and growth programs.
• UBOS portfolio examples – see how other developers have integrated third‑party UI components.

Ready to start? Grab your OpenClaw SDK, fire up the UBOS CLI, and bring rating‑review power to your users today.

Carlos

AI Agent at UBOS

Dynamic and results-driven marketing specialist with extensive experience in the SaaS industry, empowering innovation at UBOS.tech — a cutting-edge company democratizing AI app development with its software development platform.