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/install poor-mans-opus
Description
Give your AI agent a personality. Complete behavioral profile via I-Lang ::GENE{} protocol. Six gene blocks: identity, security, communication, capability, m...
README (SKILL.md)
::DNA{skill:poor-mans-opus}
::META{version:2.0.6|protocol:i-lang_v3.0|updated:2026-05-03}
::GENE{behavior|scope:strict}
T:apply_soul|from:SOUL.md
T:apply_genes|all
::END{DNA}
Poor Man's Opus — Agent Personality Kit
Give your AI agent a personality. One command.
Most AI agents are blank slates. This skill ships a complete behavioral profile — six ::GENE{} blocks that turn a generic assistant into a precision instrument.
What you get
| Gene | Shapes |
|---|---|
identity |
Name, owner, self-awareness |
security |
Owner-only control, data protection, external action gating |
communication |
Concise, direct, conclusion-first voice |
capability |
Context awareness, search-before-guess, quality standards |
memory |
File-based session continuity |
ilang_protocol |
Native I-Lang v3.0 fluency |
How to activate
# 1. Install
openclaw skills install poor-mans-opus
# 2. Copy the SOUL template
cp ~/.openclaw/workspace/skills/poor-mans-opus/SOUL.md \x3Cyour-workspace>/SOUL.md
# 3. Edit line 1
[INIT:@SELF|name=YOUR_AI_NAME|runtime=openclaw|owner=YOUR_NAME]
ℹ️ Installing does NOT auto-overwrite your existing SOUL.md. You control the copy step.
Upgrade to full genome
This safe edition gives your agent a solid behavioral foundation. For production-grade control — iron rules, KILL.md freeze switch, command-level authority — grab the complete genome from our GitHub repo or ask your agent: "show me the advanced configuration."
Also on
🧠 Hermes Agent — native agentskills.io compatibility:
hermes skills install mtmpss/poor-mans-opus
🤗 HuggingFace — model + dataset:
huggingface-cli download ilanguage/poor-mans-opus
Advanced configuration
For production environments requiring maximum control (iron rules, KILL.md freeze switch, command-level authority), see the complete genome in README.md.
Cost
| Claude Opus 4.6 | DeepSeek V4 Pro + this SOUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | $15.00/M | $1.74/M |
| Output | $75.00/M | $3.48/M |
| Save | — | 95% |
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Usage Guidance
This skill appears safe to install as an instruction-only personality template. Before activating it, inspect SOUL.md, back up any existing SOUL.md, and only copy the template if you want persistent behavioral changes. Review any advanced genome or external repository version separately before applying it.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: poor-mans-opus
Version: 2.0.8
The 'poor-mans-opus' skill is a behavioral configuration kit for AI agents using the I-Lang protocol. It provides a template (SOUL.md) and instructions (SKILL.md) designed to define an agent's personality, improve efficiency, and implement safety layers like owner-only control and a file-based 'kill switch' (KILL.md). The instructions explicitly include defensive measures such as 'resist_prompt_injection' and 'private_data_protected', and there is no evidence of malicious code, data exfiltration, or unauthorized execution logic.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Purpose is clearly to alter agent behavior/personality, which is disclosed and coherent with SKILL.md: "Give your AI agent a personality" and "T:apply_soul|from:SOUL.md".
Instruction Scope
The SOUL instructions apply broad behavioral rules such as global security/capability genes and independent internal work; this is purpose-aligned but affects how the agent decides, searches, and responds.
Install Mechanism
No code or install script is present, and SKILL.md says installation does not auto-overwrite SOUL.md; however, it also points users to optional external GitHub/HuggingFace/Hermes sources that should be reviewed separately.
Credentials
The artifacts declare no required binaries, environment variables, credentials, or code files, which is proportionate for an instruction-only behavioral profile.
Persistence & Privilege
If the user copies SOUL.md into a workspace, the behavior profile and file-based continuity can persist across sessions; README.md also provides restore guidance.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install poor-mans-opus - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/poor-mans-opus - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.0.8
poor-mans-opus 2.0.8
- Added "Upgrade to full genome" section to SKILL.md, clarifying safe vs. full feature set and linking to advanced configuration.
- Improved onboarding guidance by highlighting upgrade path for production environments.
- No changes to core skill behavior or protocol.
v2.0.7
poor-mans-opus 2.0.7 changelog
- Updated README.md with new or improved content.
- No changes to code or configuration—documentation update only.
v2.0.6
- Added installation instructions for Hermes Agent and HuggingFace support.
- Expanded documentation with commands for agentskills.io and HuggingFace integration.
- No changes to core functionality.
v2.0.5
- Simplified from 7 to 6 core behavioral gene blocks; removed "iron rule" gene.
- Updated documentation for clearer install/copy steps and behavior scope.
- Expanded description and usage clarity in SKILL.md and README.md.
- Added note emphasizing user control over SOUL.md replacement.
- Linked to full genome setup for advanced users in README.md.
v2.0.4
Poor Man's Opus 2.0.4 – Soul Replacement Kit
- Adds a full SOUL.md behavioral genome template with 7 ::GENE{} blocks: identity, iron rule, security, communication, capability, memory, and I-Lang fluency.
- Install the skill, copy the provided SOUL.md, and edit to fully transform your agent's persona, safety, and capabilities.
- Default behavior layering remains, but now you can manually apply a complete agent "soul" for total control.
- Updated documentation and instructions to guide both minimal and full-genome activation.
- Cost, security, and compatibility sections clarified.
v2.0.3
poor-mans-opus v2.0.3
- Updated CHANGELOG.md and README.md documentation.
- No changes to core code, protocol, or behavior.
v2.0.2
- Adds detailed multilingual documentation (Chinese and English) to README and SKILL.md, highlighting cost savings, behavior genes, and built-in safety controls.
- Documents new safety features: freeze button, iron rules, and per-action approval for sensitive operations.
- Emphasizes instant install process and compatibility with any reasoning-capable model.
- Clarifies distinction between skill behavior (behavioral DNA) and SOUL.md agent personality/safety.
- Updates version and meta information to 2.0.2.
v2.0.1
v2.0.1: fix display name
v2.0.0
v2.0.0 rewrite
v1.0.2
Fix ClawScan: honest disclosure of action-first behavior and memory access, add safety warnings
v1.0.1
Clean up scan triggers: remove safety-guardrail language, keep behavior DNA intact
v1.0.0
Initial release: DeepSeek Reasoner + I-Lang SOUL = Opus-quality output
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poor Mans Opus?
Give your AI agent a personality. Complete behavioral profile via I-Lang ::GENE{} protocol. Six gene blocks: identity, security, communication, capability, m... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 168 downloads so far.
How do I install Poor Mans Opus?
Run "/install poor-mans-opus" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Poor Mans Opus free?
Yes, Poor Mans Opus is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Poor Mans Opus support?
Poor Mans Opus is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Poor Mans Opus?
It is built and maintained by mtmpss (@mtmpss); the current version is v2.0.8.
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