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Second Order Effects

by Iván · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
linuxdarwinwin32 ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install second-order-effects
Description
Analyze decisions by tracing consequences beyond immediate outcomes to second and third-order effects.
Usage Guidance
This skill is internally coherent and appears safe from a capability-misalignment perspective, but review these practical points before installing: - Local storage: it will create and write files under ~/second-order-effects/ (memory.md, decisions/, patterns.md). Those files may contain sensitive decision details — inspect and secure that directory if you care about privacy. - Persistence: decision logs are append-only by design; if you want deletions or expiration, plan a manual cleanup or change the workflow. - External data/network: the SKILL.md promises not to send data externally, but that is a behavioral claim in prose. If you need a stronger guarantee, confirm that the agent runtime enforces network/file access restrictions for skills before trusting highly sensitive content. - Permissions: consider setting restrictive filesystem permissions on ~/second-order-effects/ if multiple users share the machine. If these trade-offs are acceptable (local journaling of analyses), the skill is appropriate to install. If you prefer no local persistence or need provable network isolation, either modify the skill or avoid installing it.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: second-order-effects Version: 1.0.0 The OpenClaw skill bundle 'second-order-effects' is classified as benign. All files (SKILL.md, framework.md, memory-template.md, patterns.md, setup.md) consistently describe a local analytical tool for an AI agent, focusing on decision analysis and local data storage. SKILL.md explicitly states that the skill 'does NOT: Send data externally, Access files outside its directory, Make network requests', and the `_meta.json` confirms no external binaries are required. There is no evidence of prompt injection attempts, malicious execution, data exfiltration, or any other harmful behavior across the analyzed content.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name/description (tracing second- and third-order effects) matches its instructions: it provides frameworks, patterns, and a memory format and stores analyses under ~/second-order-effects/. It does not request unrelated credentials, binaries, or installs.
Instruction Scope
The runtime instructions direct the agent to read/write files inside ~/second-order-effects/ (memory.md, decisions/, patterns.md, etc.) and to consult included docs (framework.md, patterns.md, setup.md). That scope matches the purpose. Note: some wording (e.g., 'Analyze this user') implies the agent should infer user preferences from conversation/context — the skill does not instruct reading other system files or environment variables, but an agent could use available conversation/context unless the platform enforces stricter isolation.
Install Mechanism
No install steps, no downloads, and no code files to execute. This is low-risk (instruction-only).
Credentials
The skill declares no required env vars, credentials, or config paths. All requested storage is local to a dedicated directory in the user's home, which is proportionate to a memory-backed analysis skill.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill persists append-only analysis files under ~/second-order-effects/ and updates memory.md; it does not request 'always:true' or other elevated privileges. Persisting user decision data is expected, but users should be aware this creates local, long-lived records.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install second-order-effects
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /second-order-effects
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Slug second-order-effects
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 2
Active Installs 2
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Second Order Effects?

Analyze decisions by tracing consequences beyond immediate outcomes to second and third-order effects. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 510 downloads so far.

How do I install Second Order Effects?

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

Is Second Order Effects free?

Yes, Second Order Effects is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Second Order Effects support?

Second Order Effects is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (linux, darwin, win32).

Who created Second Order Effects?

It is built and maintained by Iván (@ivangdavila); the current version is v1.0.0.

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