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/install proactive-agent-local
Description
Transform AI agents from task-followers into proactive partners that anticipate needs and continuously improve. Now with WAL Protocol, Working Buffer, Autono...
Usage Guidance
This package mostly matches its stated goal (proactive/local agent architecture) but has some red flags you should check before installing or running: 1) Inspect scripts/security-audit.sh yourself — it reads logs (/tmp) and $HOME/.clawdbot, and scans files for secrets; run it in a sandbox or dry-run first. 2) Resolve the contradictory instructions: AGENTS.md's 'Don't ask permission. Just do it.' conflicts with other guardrails that require human approval for external actions — decide which behavior you want. 3) Confirm whether your agent runtime will allow the skill to read ~/.clawdbot, .credentials, or system logs; if not, restrict filesystem access. 4) Because the SKILL.md mentions spawning agents and aggressive autonomous behaviors, only enable autonomous invocation after you (a) trust the author (source/homepage is missing and owner IDs differ between manifest and registry metadata) and (b) have tested the behavior in an isolated environment. 5) If you proceed, run the audit script and manually review all asset files for any lines that would send data externally or execute network calls. If you are uncertain, prefer using this in a disposable/sandbox workspace and ask for human approval before any external send/publish actions.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: proactive-agent-local
Version: 1.0.0
The 'proactive-agent' skill bundle (v3.1.0) provides a sophisticated framework for autonomous agents, featuring advanced memory persistence (WAL Protocol) and background task execution via autonomous crons ('isolated agentTurn'). While the bundle includes extensive security guardrails, alignment protocols (SOUL.md, AGENTS.md), and a functional security audit script (scripts/security-audit.sh), it explicitly instructs the agent to be 'relentlessly resourceful' by aggressively using the CLI, browser, and network tools to solve problems without immediate human supervision. These high-risk capabilities, while plausibly needed for the stated purpose of proactivity, warrant a suspicious classification under the provided criteria due to the inherent risks of unsupervised shell and network access.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name, SKILL.md, and asset files align with a proactive-agent architecture (onboarding, WAL, working buffer, heartbeats). No env vars or external installs are requested, which is proportionate. However, some guidance is contradictory: assets/AGENTS.md contains 'Don't ask permission. Just do it.' which conflicts with many guardrails elsewhere ('Nothing external without approval'). That contradiction could lead to overly-autonomous behavior not justified by the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions are mostly workspace-file oriented (writing SESSION-STATE.md, working-buffer.md, copying assets). The included security-audit.sh script, however, inspects files outside the immediate workspace (tails /tmp/clawdbot/*.log, reads $HOME/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json), and scans repository files for suspected secrets — these actions are plausible for an audit but broaden the skill's read scope. The SKILL.md and references include patterns like 'spawn research agents' and aggressive 'try 5-10 approaches' guidance which could lead to spawning additional processes/agents if the host framework permits. Also the SKILL.md contains prompt-injection phrases, but they appear as examples for detection rather than active instructions.
Install Mechanism
No install spec (instruction-only) and no network downloads. The only executable artifact is scripts/security-audit.sh (contained in repo). This is low-risk for supply-chain install vectors, but running included scripts will write/read files on disk — treat them like code you must inspect before executing.
Credentials
The skill declares no environment variables or credentials required, and most files describe storing credentials in a local .credentials directory (gitignored). That is proportionate. Still, the audit script and AGENTS.md expect access to .credentials and to $HOME/.clawdbot config; granting the skill runtime ability to read those locations is more privilege than the minimal description implies — verify whether your agent runtime actually permits such filesystem access before trusting the skill.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and default autonomous invocation is allowed (normal). The skill does not request forced always-on presence or modify other skills. The main persistence is via writing workspace files (SESSION-STATE.md, memory files) which is consistent with its stated purpose.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install proactive-agent-local - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/proactive-agent-local - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
proactive-agent-local v1.0.0
- Initial release of the proactive agent skill, inspired by version 3.1.0 from Hal Labs.
- Implements proactive, self-improving architecture for AI agents.
- Features include WAL Protocol, Working Buffer, Compaction Recovery, and Unified Search.
- Enhances persistence and resilience with improved memory management and recovery protocols.
- Security hardening and self-improvement guardrails ensure safety and adaptability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proactive Agent Local?
Transform AI agents from task-followers into proactive partners that anticipate needs and continuously improve. Now with WAL Protocol, Working Buffer, Autono... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 69 downloads so far.
How do I install Proactive Agent Local?
Run "/install proactive-agent-local" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Proactive Agent Local free?
Yes, Proactive Agent Local is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Proactive Agent Local support?
Proactive Agent Local is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Proactive Agent Local?
It is built and maintained by gooduone (@gooduone); the current version is v1.0.0.
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