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Subagent Sheepdog

by Mike-Alford · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1 · MIT-0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install subagent-sheepdog
Description
Launch verification and watchdog discipline for delegated, backgrounded, browser-driven, and long-running tasks. Prevents false "running" claims, clarifies f...
Usage Guidance
This is a policy/style skill (no code, no installs, no secrets) that defines how an agent should verify launches and report state; it is internally coherent and low-risk by itself. Before enabling it, consider: (1) whether your agent runtime and other installed skills actually implement the verification checks the guidance assumes (spawn/process/browser checks), (2) whether other skills that perform process spawning or network calls are trusted (this guidance only changes reporting/decision logic, not what external actions are taken), and (3) auditing/logging so you can verify the agent follows these rules in practice. If you plan to combine this with capabilities that can launch processes or connect to the network, review those skills' permissions and logs as well.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: subagent-sheepdog Version: 1.0.1 The skill bundle 'subagent-sheepdog' consists of behavioral instructions (SKILL.md) designed to improve the reliability and transparency of an AI agent when handling delegated or background tasks. It defines a rigorous state machine and verification process to prevent false progress reports, with no evidence of malicious code, data exfiltration, or harmful prompt injection.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name and description promise launch verification and watchdog discipline for delegated/long-running tasks; the SKILL.md contains only procedural guidance and state models consistent with that purpose. No unrelated binaries, env vars, or config paths are requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are limited to behavioral rules, state transitions, heartbeat semantics, retry policy, and recommended messaging. They do not instruct reading system files, accessing credentials, contacting external endpoints, or performing unexpected I/O.
Install Mechanism
This is instruction-only with no install spec and no code files, so nothing will be downloaded or written to disk by the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. The guidance does not reference secrets or unrelated services, so requested privileges are proportionate.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and model invocation is allowed (platform default). The skill does not request permanent presence or permission to modify other skills or system-wide settings.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install subagent-sheepdog
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /subagent-sheepdog
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Rename listing from Subagent Watchdog to Subagent Sheepdog; no functional changes.
v1.0.0
Initial release: launch verification, failed_to_start vs failed_after_work_started, browser startup checks, ghost-delegation detection, and heartbeat-as-watchdog guidance.
Metadata
Slug subagent-sheepdog
Version 1.0.1
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subagent Sheepdog?

Launch verification and watchdog discipline for delegated, backgrounded, browser-driven, and long-running tasks. Prevents false "running" claims, clarifies f... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 145 downloads so far.

How do I install Subagent Sheepdog?

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

Is Subagent Sheepdog free?

Yes, Subagent Sheepdog is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Subagent Sheepdog support?

Subagent Sheepdog is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Subagent Sheepdog?

It is built and maintained by Mike-Alford (@mike-alford); the current version is v1.0.1.

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