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Description
This skill should be used when the user wants to configure, spawn, or manage OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) subagents. It covers the full setup workflow: editi...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to implement exactly what it claims, but it instructs you to create persistent cron/pm2 jobs, run shell/browser actions, and store/use session keys and Convex CLI credentials. Before installing/using it: (1) Confirm where and how session keys and Convex/gateway credentials will be stored — avoid plaintext in shared files; (2) Limit subagent tool permissions and enable per-agent sandboxing (use tools.deny / allowAgents / sandbox settings) so subagents cannot exec arbitrary host commands or read unrelated files; (3) Treat AGENTS.md and workspace directories as sensitive — rotate and restrict access to session keys; (4) Run the notification daemon and crons in a controlled environment (container or restricted user account) if possible; (5) If you need stronger assurance, ask the skill author for explicit documentation of required environment variables/credentials and an audited example deploy manifest showing least-privilege sandboxing. Providing those details would move this assessment toward 'benign'.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-subagents
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides a legitimate framework for configuring and orchestrating OpenClaw subagents and multi-agent squads. It includes comprehensive documentation for agent identity files (SOUL.md, AGENTS.md), configuration schemas for openclaw.json, and instructions for managing tasks via a shared 'Mission Control' database using the Convex CLI. While the skill utilizes powerful features like cron jobs for agent heartbeats and programmatic session spawning (sessions_spawn), these behaviors are strictly aligned with the stated purpose of multi-agent orchestration and lack any indicators of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or unauthorized access.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name and description match what the SKILL.md and reference files actually instruct: editing ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json, creating workspace files (SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, HEARTBEAT.md, memory files), using the sessions_spawn tool, and managing cron/pm2 daemons. All required commands and paths are coherent with an OpenClaw subagent-management skill.
Instruction Scope
The instructions go beyond simple config examples: they explicitly direct agents/operators to run shells and browser scraping, run arbitrary scripts in ~/.openclaw/workspace-<agentId>/scripts/, run npx convex commands, add cron jobs, and run a pm2 notification daemon that reads an AGENT_SESSIONS mapping and uses clawdbot.sessions.send. That scope is plausible for managing subagents but also grants the ability to execute arbitrary code and access local files. The docs also instruct storing and using session keys (sensitive values) inside AGENTS.md/workspace files which can lead to credential exposure if not handled carefully.
Install Mechanism
No install spec is present (instruction-only skill). That lowers installation risk — nothing will be fetched or written by the registry installer itself. All persistent actions are operator-driven (cron, pm2, CLI), not implicit installs by the skill bundle.
Credentials
The SKILL.md shows commands that require external credentials (Convex CLI via npx convex, gateway/agent session keys used for sessions.send) but the skill declares no required environment variables or primary credential. The documentation suggests storing session keys in AGENTS.md (and using AGENT_SESSIONS mapping in the notification daemon), which is sensitive. In short: credential access is necessary for full operation but is not declared or guided safely in the skill; that mismatch is a security concern.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill itself is not always-enabled and has no install hooks, but the instructions guide the operator to create persistent background processes (cron heartbeats, pm2 notification daemon, gateway daemon). Those persistent services increase the runtime blast radius (they run continuously and can perform actions over time) — this is expected for an orchestration skill but users should recognise they are being instructed to create persistent system services.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-subagents - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-subagents - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
OpenClaw Subagents skill initial release:
- Provides guided setup and management for OpenClaw multi-agent architecture, including subagent spawning, configuration, and orchestration patterns.
- Covers editing openclaw.json, writing SOUL.md and AGENTS.md, setting up cron heartbeats, and assigning tool access per depth.
- Includes usage of the sessions_spawn tool for spawning and controlling background subagents.
- Documents identity, agent memory, and Mission Control integration for subagents.
- Lists critical operational notes, such as heartbeat staggering, model selection, and session isolation best practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is OpenClaw SubAgents Creator?
This skill should be used when the user wants to configure, spawn, or manage OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot) subagents. It covers the full setup workflow: editi... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 582 downloads so far.
How do I install OpenClaw SubAgents Creator?
Run "/install openclaw-subagents" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is OpenClaw SubAgents Creator free?
Yes, OpenClaw SubAgents Creator is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does OpenClaw SubAgents Creator support?
OpenClaw SubAgents Creator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created OpenClaw SubAgents Creator?
It is built and maintained by Vishnu (@vishnukool); the current version is v1.0.0.
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