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Pre-Task Checklist

by bowen31337 · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.1 · MIT-0
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/install pre-task-checklist
Description
Mandatory pre-task verification protocol to prevent forgetfulness, stale data errors, and context loss. Use when: (1) starting any non-trivial task, (2) befo...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears coherent and implements a reasonable pre-task checklist, but it will read files from your workspace and may print their contents and attempt SSH connections using whatever SSH keys/config are available. Before loading or sourcing the scripts: (1) review scripts/checklist.sh and scripts/verify.py yourself (they are included) to ensure you’re comfortable with which files they read; (2) be aware that outputs from running the skill could expose sensitive file contents or tokens if those files exist; (3) if you do not want network checks, avoid invoking the IP verification paths or remove/modify the SSH check; and (4) run it in a restricted account or sandbox if you want to limit any accidental disclosure. Overall: coherent and expected behavior for a verification checklist, but exercise the usual caution with tools that read local files and perform network checks.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: pre-task-checklist Version: 1.0.1 The skill bundle provides a structured verification protocol designed to improve agent reliability by preventing actions based on stale or hallucinated data. It includes a shell script (checklist.sh) and a Python utility (verify.py) that allow the agent to search local workspace files (e.g., TOOLS.md, AGENTS.md), verify file paths, and test SSH connectivity to known hosts. All code and instructions in SKILL.md and README.md are transparently aligned with the stated purpose of pre-task validation and lack any indicators of data exfiltration, persistence, or malicious prompt injection.
Capability Tags
crypto
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description ask for pre-task verification and the scripts + SKILL.md implement memory/search, file inspection, and connectivity checks — all coherent with that purpose. No unrelated env vars, binaries, or external services are requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions and scripts read local workspace files (~/.openclaw/workspace/* and /tmp examples), run memory_search if present, and attempt SSH connectivity; this is consistent with verifying IPs/paths but means the skill will surface contents of those files and try network connections when invoked.
Install Mechanism
No install spec; this is an instruction-only skill with included helper scripts. Nothing is downloaded from external URLs or written to system paths by an installer.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables or external credentials. It may use existing SSH keys/config when verifying hosts, which is proportionate to the stated goal.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request elevated or permanent platform privileges nor attempt to modify other skills' configs. It suggests writing to a WAL via an external command in a consequence section, but that is an application-level action consistent with governance, not an implicit privilege escalation.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install pre-task-checklist
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /pre-task-checklist
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.1
Fix: --check flag for non-interactive use in exec context
v1.0.0
Initial release: mandatory pre-task verification protocol to prevent stale data errors and context loss
Metadata
Slug pre-task-checklist
Version 1.0.1
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 2
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pre-Task Checklist?

Mandatory pre-task verification protocol to prevent forgetfulness, stale data errors, and context loss. Use when: (1) starting any non-trivial task, (2) befo... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 97 downloads so far.

How do I install Pre-Task Checklist?

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

Is Pre-Task Checklist free?

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

Which platforms does Pre-Task Checklist support?

Pre-Task Checklist is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Pre-Task Checklist?

It is built and maintained by bowen31337 (@bowen31337); the current version is v1.0.1.

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