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Context Engine
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deus-pandora
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· v2.0.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install deus-context-engine
Description
Maintains and restores conversation and project context across sessions, tracks projects, tasks, and notes, and supports switching and summarizing projects.
README (SKILL.md)
Context Engine
Smart Context Engine maintains conversation state and project continuity across OpenClaw sessions.
Quick Start
The context engine automatically:
- Restores your last active project on session start
- Saves context periodically (heartbeat) and on session end
- Tracks pending tasks and notes per project
Commands
- "remember" / "save context" - Manually save current context
- "switch to [project]" - Switch to a project (creates if doesn't exist)
- "show projects" / "what are we working on" - List all projects
- "summarize" / "where did we leave off" - Get project summary
Storage
Projects are stored in: /home/deus/.openclaw/workspace/memory/projects/
projects.json- All project datasession.json- Current session state
Actions
save_context
Saves the current context including:
- Last topic discussed
- Last file worked on
- Last command executed
- Pending tasks
- Notes
Trigger: Explicit mention ("remember", "save context"), session_end, heartbeat
restore_context
Restores the previous session's context:
- Loads last active project
- Shows "Welcome back to [project]"
- Lists pending tasks if any
Trigger: session_start, explicit request
switch_project
Switches between projects:
- Saves current project context
- Loads or creates new project
- Sets as active
Trigger: Explicit mention ("switch to X")
list_projects
Lists all projects with status indicators:
- Shows active project highlighted
- Displays status (active/paused/completed/archived)
- Shows last session date
Trigger: Explicit mention ("show projects", "what are we working on")
summarize
Generates a summary of the active project:
- Current status
- Pending tasks
- Last topic
- Session history
Trigger: Explicit mention ("summarize", "where did we leave off")
Triggers
| Trigger | Condition | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| session_start | New session begins | 1 |
| explicit_mention | User says "remember", "save context", "project", "switch to", "show projects", "summarize" | 2 |
| heartbeat | Every ~30 min when enabled | 3 |
Integration
Works with the MEMORY.md system - updates long-term memory with project summaries.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: a local context manager that stores project/session data in JSON files. Before installing, consider: (1) the script writes to /home/deus/.openclaw/... — if your system user is not 'deus' the path will likely be incorrect; review or modify the code to use a configurable path or $HOME; (2) the included Node.js script will be executed locally and will create/modify JSON files in that directory — back up any existing data at that path; (3) there are no network calls or credential requests visible, so it does not exfiltrate data per the provided files, but you should still review the full script (the CLI parsing was truncated in the bundle you provided) before running; (4) because the skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (default), only enable it if you trust it to run and save session state automatically. If you want higher assurance, run the script in a sandbox or inspect/modify the hardcoded path and any remaining truncated code paths before use.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: deus-context-engine
Version: 2.0.0
The deus-context-engine skill bundle is a legitimate project management tool designed to maintain conversation state across sessions. The core logic in `scripts/context-engine.js` performs standard file system operations to manage JSON-based project data within a dedicated workspace directory and contains no network activity, obfuscation, or unauthorized access to sensitive system files.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the included CLI script and SKILL.md: the skill manages projects, saves/restores session context, and summarizes projects. One implementation detail worth noting: storage is hard-coded to /home/deus/.openclaw/workspace/memory/projects/ rather than using a portable $HOME or configurable path. That is not inconsistent with its purpose but is an implementation fragility (will not work as-is for other system usernames or environments).
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructions are narrowly scoped to saving/restoring project context, switching projects, heartbeats, and listing/summarizing projects. The runtime instructions and triggers reference only local files and the MEMORY.md integration; they do not instruct reading unrelated system files, environment secrets, or sending data to external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which minimizes install-time risk. A JavaScript CLI file is included; since no install or remote download occurs, there's no archive or external code fetch risk. Users should still be aware the included script can be executed locally and will write files to disk.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables, credentials, or config paths beyond its own project storage path. The code only accesses local filesystem paths under the stated projects directory and does not reference or demand tokens, keys, or unrelated credentials.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and uses normal invocation. Its persistence is limited to writing its own JSON files in the projects directory and updating its own session file; it does not modify other skills or global agent settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install deus-context-engine - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/deus-context-engine - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.0.0
No changes detected in this version.
- Version updated to 2.0.0, but no file or documentation changes noted.
- Functionality and documentation remain the same as previous release.
v1.0.1
Version 1.0.1 of deus-context-engine
- No file changes detected in this release.
- Functionality, documentation, and other aspects appear unchanged from the previous version.
v1.0.0
Initial release of the Context Engine skill:
- Maintains conversation state and project continuity across OpenClaw sessions.
- Tracks active projects, saves/restores context, and manages project-specific notes and tasks.
- Supports manual and automatic triggers for saving and restoring context.
- Allows users to switch between projects, view project lists, and generate project summaries.
- Integrates with the MEMORY.md system for long-term memory updates.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Context Engine?
Maintains and restores conversation and project context across sessions, tracks projects, tasks, and notes, and supports switching and summarizing projects. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 368 downloads so far.
How do I install Context Engine?
Run "/install deus-context-engine" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Context Engine free?
Yes, Context Engine is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Context Engine support?
Context Engine is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Context Engine?
It is built and maintained by deus-pandora (@deus-pandora); the current version is v2.0.0.
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