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/install workflow-tools
Description
Work smarter with loop detection, parallel decisions, and file size analysis
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says (scan code/workspaces for markers, evaluate parallelization, and check file sizes). Before installing: 1) Inspect the two config files (.openclaw/workflow-tools.yaml and .claude/workflow-tools.yaml) for any sensitive values. 2) Avoid running `/wt` with no path (default=current) on directories that contain secrets—pass an explicit, narrow path instead. 3) Be cautious with `/wt subworkflow` and the --background option: spawning other ClawHub skills can cause those skills to use network access or credentials not mentioned here. Review and vet any skills you allow it to spawn (and their permissions). 4) Verify the upstream source/repo and dependency skills (failure-memory, constraint-engine, context-verifier) before installing. If you want to be extra cautious, run this skill in an isolated workspace or sandbox first to see what files it reads and what other skills it invokes.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: workflow-tools
Version: 1.5.1
The workflow-tools skill (v1.5.1) provides utilities for loop detection, parallelization analysis, and file size monitoring (MCE). The logic involves scanning local directories for patterns like 'TODO' or 'FIXME' and analyzing file lengths to suggest refactoring, with results stored in the local workspace. While the skill can read arbitrary user-specified paths and spawn other installed skills (subworkflows), these capabilities are transparently documented in SKILL.md and align with its stated purpose without evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, or unauthorized execution.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (workflow utilities: loop detection, parallel decisions, MCE analysis, subworkflows) align with declared config/output paths and the SKILL.md. Declared dependencies on other workflow-related skills are plausible for a consolidated tool.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md explicitly reads user-specified directories/files (e.g., scans current working directory by default) which is consistent with file-analysis features, but it also supports 'subworkflow' spawning (task→spawn(clawhub.skill)) and background runs. The doc asserts 'No external APIs or third-party services are called,' yet spawning other ClawHub skills can cause those other skills to call external services or access credentials. This is a contradiction and expands runtime scope beyond what the skill's own manifest declares.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec or code files — lowest install risk. It lists other skills as dependencies to install via openclaw, but does not auto-download arbitrary binaries or archives.
Credentials
No environment variables or secrets are requested by the skill itself and only two config paths are declared (.openclaw/workflow-tools.yaml and .claude/workflow-tools.yaml). However, those YAML files (or subworkflows spawned) could contain or cause access to credentials—this is not surfaced by the skill manifest and should be reviewed before use.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and user-invocable:true (default autonomous invocation allowed) — appropriate for this kind of tool. The skill does not request permanent presence or claim to modify other skills' configs, but it can spawn other skills and run background subworkflows which increases operational reach.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install workflow-tools - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/workflow-tools - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.5.1
- Updated author email in SKILL.md
- Bumped version from 1.4.0 to 1.5.0 in SKILL.md
- No logic or feature changes—documentation and metadata update only
v1.5.0
**Changelog for workflow-tools v1.5.0**
- Updated SKILL.md: Expanded and improved descriptions, especially around security and agent integration.
- Clarified data handling: Now explicitly states the skill uses the agent's configured model for workflow analysis (previously emphasized “instruction-only”).
- Adjusted tags to broaden discoverability (added automation, orchestration, decision-making, task-management).
- Minor clarifications and language updates throughout documentation for better user understanding.
- No changes to commands, arguments, or configuration structure.
v1.4.0
**Added explicit file access and security disclosure in documentation.**
- Clarified that skill reads user-specified files and directories for analysis via `/wt loops` and `/wt mce`.
- Added a warning section about file access and security considerations.
- No changes to commands, arguments, or logic.
- Updated documentation only; functionality unchanged.
v1.3.0
workflow-tools 1.3.0
- Version bump from 1.2.0 to 1.3.0 in SKILL.md.
- No functional or documentation changes beyond version update.
v1.2.0
**workflow-tools 1.2.0** — Now instruction-only, no model invocation
- Skill is now fully instruction-only (`disable-model-invocation: true`), providing frameworks and utilities without invoking AI models.
- All references to AI model invocation and data processing by external services have been removed or clarified.
- Data access is restricted to the workspace paths declared in skill metadata.
- Maintains all existing workflow analysis commands and configuration structures.
v1.1.0
workflow-tools 1.1.0
- Added a `metadata` section specifying required config and workspace paths, improving integration with OpenClaw and related tools.
- No changes to core features, logic, or usage instructions.
- Version updated to reflect metadata and structural enhancements.
v1.0.0
Initial release: Combines essential workflow utilities (loop detection, parallelization decisions, file size analysis, subworkflow spawning) into a unified skill.
- Detects open loops (DEFERRED, PLACEHOLDER, TODO markers) in code and project files.
- Offers a structured framework to decide between parallel and serial execution using five key factors.
- Performs file size analysis (Minimal Context Engineering, MCE), suggesting splits when thresholds are exceeded.
- Allows spawning of subworkflows to delegate tasks to other skills.
- Configuration supports multiple file formats and granular pattern/settings control.
- Removes redundant "pbd-strength-classifier" for streamlined workflow analysis.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workflow Tools?
Work smarter with loop detection, parallel decisions, and file size analysis. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 381 downloads so far.
How do I install Workflow Tools?
Run "/install workflow-tools" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Workflow Tools free?
Yes, Workflow Tools is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Workflow Tools support?
Workflow Tools is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Workflow Tools?
It is built and maintained by Lee Brown (@leegitw); the current version is v1.5.1.
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