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Whatisagent
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huangrichao2020
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install whatisagent
Description
Instantly teaches an Agent what it is, how memory works, and how to behave on complex projects — no hand-holding required from the owner.
Usage Guidance
This skill is instruction-only and internally consistent, but installing it will cause agents that follow it to create and update documentation files (HANDOFF.md/README.md and other memory files) wherever they operate and to append operation history to persistent memory. Before installing, confirm: (1) the agent runtime enforces filesystem and network permissions so those writes cannot touch sensitive directories or leak data; (2) retention and access policies for the memory files are acceptable (these files are sent to the LLM on each invocation and may contain sensitive tokens/credentials if not redacted); (3) you are comfortable with increased storage/compute cost from larger memory files. Consider restricting the agent's writeable paths and enabling redaction or encryption for any memory files that could contain secrets.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: whatisagent
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle provides meta-instructions to improve an agent's self-documentation, task-planning, and state-tracking capabilities. It mandates the creation of 'HANDOFF.md' files and specific code-commenting styles (Rule 2) to ensure traceability across sessions. The instructions in SKILL.md are focused on organizational hygiene and do not contain any evidence of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or unauthorized access.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The name/description match the SKILL.md: this is an instruction-only skill that teaches agent self-awareness, memory semantics, and operational rules. It does not declare unrelated binaries, credentials, or installs.
Instruction Scope
The instructions require the agent to read and write 'memory files' and to create/update handoff docs in every directory it touches and after every file operation. That behavior is coherent with the skill's goal but is broad: it can cause many filesystem writes and obligate the agent to document operations across projects and directories. There are no explicit instructions to exfiltrate data or call external endpoints, but mandatory reporting and frequent writes increase the surface for accidental disclosure if the runtime permits broad filesystem/network access.
Install Mechanism
No install spec or code files are present (instruction-only), so nothing is written to disk by an installer and no third-party packages are pulled in.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. It discusses local memory files conceptually; this aligns with its purpose and no extra secrets are requested.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false (default) and no special privileges are requested. The skill expects the agent to persist memory files as part of normal operation, which is coherent but not a privileged action by itself.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install whatisagent - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/whatisagent - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the "whatisagent" skill.
- Provides a comprehensive self-awareness guide for Agents, detailing what an Agent is, how memory and invocation work, and the importance of structured documentation.
- Introduces mandatory rules for project behavior, including handoff documentation, code annotation, file operation records, and step-by-step planning for complex tasks.
- Outlines core Agent concepts, memory management strategies, and best practices for persistent, auditable task management.
- Designed for immediate Agent onboarding—removes the need for manual owner hand-holding in complex environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whatisagent?
Instantly teaches an Agent what it is, how memory works, and how to behave on complex projects — no hand-holding required from the owner. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 109 downloads so far.
How do I install Whatisagent?
Run "/install whatisagent" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Whatisagent free?
Yes, Whatisagent is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Whatisagent support?
Whatisagent is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Whatisagent?
It is built and maintained by huangrichao2020 (@huangrichao2020); the current version is v1.0.0.
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