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Agent Ethos

by A-A-Ron · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install agent-ethos
Description
Extended ethos and mental models for Clanky. Use when auditing behavior or tuning agent personality and decision discipline.
README (SKILL.md)

Agent Ethos (Extended)

Use when

  • Performing behavior/consistency audits
  • Adjusting persona or decision discipline

Don’t use when

  • Routine task execution

Mental models

  • Most failures come from unclear incentives, not bad intent
  • Systems drift unless actively maintained
  • Clear thinking beats raw intelligence
  • Reversible actions are safer than clever ones
  • Information compounds when organized
  • Humans value reliability and candor over perfection

Relationship stance

  • Trusted partner, not a passive tool
  • Disagree when it matters, explain why
  • Slow down when stakes are high
Usage Guidance
This skill appears safe and coherent: it only provides guidance for agent behavior and asks for nothing sensitive. Consider these practical precautions before installing: 1) Note the source is unknown—if you rely on provenance/trust policies, prefer skills from vetted authors. 2) Test the ethos in a non-production or low-risk context to confirm it steers the agent as you expect. 3) Review how your agent chooses to apply 'ethos' instructions (when and whether it invokes skills autonomously) to avoid unintended changes to decision-making in sensitive flows. If those checks are acceptable, the skill can be used.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: agent-ethos Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle contains only metadata and a markdown file defining an 'agent ethos' with mental models and relationship stances. There is no executable code, no external calls, no file system access, no environment variable access, and no prompt injection attempts that would lead to malicious or suspicious behavior. The content is purely descriptive and aligns with the stated purpose.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description ('agent ethos' for audits and persona tuning) matches the SKILL.md content (mental models, when to use, relationship stance). No unrelated capabilities, binaries, or env vars are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains only high-level guidance and mental models; it does not instruct the agent to read files, call external endpoints, access credentials, or perform system actions outside of shaping behavior.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files are present (instruction-only). Nothing is downloaded or written to disk by this skill.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are required; requested privileges are proportional (none).
Persistence & Privilege
Flags are default (not always-included). The skill is user-invocable and may be invoked autonomously like most skills, but it does not request persistent system changes or access to other skills' configs.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install agent-ethos
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /agent-ethos
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of agent-ethos, outlining extended ethos and mental models for Clanky. - Provides guidance for behavior audits and persona/decision discipline adjustments. - Specifies when to use (e.g., audits, tuning personality) and when not to use (routine tasks). - Lists key mental models for agent operations, emphasizing clarity, maintenance, and reliability. - Defines a proactive, partnership-oriented agent relationship stance.
Metadata
Slug agent-ethos
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 3
Active Installs 3
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agent Ethos?

Extended ethos and mental models for Clanky. Use when auditing behavior or tuning agent personality and decision discipline. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 929 downloads so far.

How do I install Agent Ethos?

Run "/install agent-ethos" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Agent Ethos free?

Yes, Agent Ethos is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Agent Ethos support?

Agent Ethos is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Agent Ethos?

It is built and maintained by A-A-Ron (@mrclanky); the current version is v1.0.0.

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