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Context Engine
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deus-pandora
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install context-engine-deus
Description
Maintains and restores project context across sessions, tracks active projects, manages tasks, switches projects, and summarizes current progress.
README (SKILL.md)
Context Engine
Smart Context Engine maintains conversation state and project continuity across OpenClaw sessions.
Quick Start
The context engine automatically:
- Restores your last active project on session start
- Saves context periodically (heartbeat) and on session end
- Tracks pending tasks and notes per project
Commands
- "remember" / "save context" - Manually save current context
- "switch to [project]" - Switch to a project (creates if doesn't exist)
- "show projects" / "what are we working on" - List all projects
- "summarize" / "where did we leave off" - Get project summary
Storage
Projects are stored in: /home/deus/.openclaw/workspace/memory/projects/
projects.json- All project datasession.json- Current session state
Actions
save_context
Saves the current context including:
- Last topic discussed
- Last file worked on
- Last command executed
- Pending tasks
- Notes
Trigger: Explicit mention ("remember", "save context"), session_end, heartbeat
restore_context
Restores the previous session's context:
- Loads last active project
- Shows "Welcome back to [project]"
- Lists pending tasks if any
Trigger: session_start, explicit request
switch_project
Switches between projects:
- Saves current project context
- Loads or creates new project
- Sets as active
Trigger: Explicit mention ("switch to X")
list_projects
Lists all projects with status indicators:
- Shows active project highlighted
- Displays status (active/paused/completed/archived)
- Shows last session date
Trigger: Explicit mention ("show projects", "what are we working on")
summarize
Generates a summary of the active project:
- Current status
- Pending tasks
- Last topic
- Session history
Trigger: Explicit mention ("summarize", "where did we leave off")
Triggers
| Trigger | Condition | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| session_start | New session begins | 1 |
| explicit_mention | User says "remember", "save context", "project", "switch to", "show projects", "summarize" | 2 |
| heartbeat | Every ~30 min when enabled | 3 |
Integration
Works with the MEMORY.md system - updates long-term memory with project summaries.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to implement a local project/context manager and does not show network calls or secret exfiltration in the visible code, but there are a few inconsistencies you should address before installing:
- The package includes a Node CLI (scripts/context-engine.js) and SKILL.md shows 'node context-engine.js' usage, yet the manifest lists no required binaries. Verify you will run it with a trusted Node runtime and that the platform requirement is acceptable.
- The code and SKILL.md hardcode /home/deus/.openclaw/workspace/memory/projects/ as the storage path. If your account is not 'deus' this will either fail or create files at an unexpected absolute path. Consider editing the script to use a relative or configurable path (e.g., process.env.HOME or a skill config) before use.
- The skill writes JSON files (projects.json, session.json) and will create them if missing. Review file permissions and ownership after running to ensure no unintended data exposure.
- The provided script was truncated in the package listing; inspect the entire scripts/context-engine.js file locally to confirm the unseen portion does not perform network requests, spawn arbitrary child processes, or access other system locations.
If you trust the author and you or your admin can (a) run the script under an appropriate user, (b) change the hardcoded path to a safe configurable path, and (c) confirm the remainder of the script has no unexpected behavior, the skill is reasonable to use. If you cannot review or change the code, consider running it in a sandbox or rejecting installation.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: context-engine-deus
Version: 1.0.0
The context-engine skill bundle is a project management and session persistence tool for the OpenClaw agent. The core logic in scripts/context-engine.js manages project metadata and session state using local JSON files in a dedicated workspace directory (/home/deus/.openclaw/workspace/memory/projects/). The script and SKILL.md instructions are well-aligned with the stated purpose of tracking tasks and project history, and no indicators of data exfiltration, unauthorized execution, or malicious prompt injection were found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (manage project context across sessions) aligns with the included implementation: a Node CLI that reads/writes project/session JSON files and provides commands for save/restore/summarize/switch. However, the registry metadata declares no required config paths while SKILL.md and the code explicitly use a storage directory (/home/deus/.openclaw/workspace/memory/projects/), which is an inconsistency worth noting.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md stays within scope (save/restore/summarize/switch projects) and documents where data is stored. It does instruct the agent to update long-term memory but gives no external endpoints. The instructions and code reference reading/writing local JSON files in the user's home directory — expected for this purpose but not declared in the manifest.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), but a Node script (scripts/context-engine.js) is included and SKILL.md shows CLI usage via 'node context-engine.js'. The manifest declared no required binaries; that is inconsistent — the skill effectively requires a Node runtime to operate. That mismatch increases risk because the runtime dependency is not declared.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables or credentials (which is appropriate), but the implementation hardcodes an absolute path in /home/deus. Hardcoding a specific home directory is brittle and unexpected (and could behave oddly if run under a different user). The code writes and may create files there without the manifest declaring required config paths or storage access — an unexplained footprint.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill does not request elevated platform privileges. Its persistence is limited to creating/updating files under the specified projects directory. It does not modify other skills' configs or declare autonomous always-on privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install context-engine-deus - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/context-engine-deus - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of Context Engine for OpenClaw sessions.
- Automatically restores the last active project and context at session start.
- Saves conversation state and project continuity on session end or via manual command.
- Supports switching between projects, listing all projects, and summarizing current status.
- Tracks project-specific tasks, notes, and session history for improved project management.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Context Engine?
Maintains and restores project context across sessions, tracks active projects, manages tasks, switches projects, and summarizes current progress. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 326 downloads so far.
How do I install Context Engine?
Run "/install context-engine-deus" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Context Engine free?
Yes, Context Engine is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Context Engine support?
Context Engine is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Context Engine?
It is built and maintained by deus-pandora (@deus-pandora); the current version is v1.0.0.
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