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Shang Tsung

by Jesse · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0
cross-platform ✓ Security Clean
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Install in OpenClaw
/install shang-tsung
Description
Persistent memory and identity continuity for AI agents. Combines Second Brain (PROOF_OF_LIFE, daily logs, long-term MEMORY.md) with SOULS session lineage. E...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it claims: local, file-based persistence. Before installing, (1) review scripts/souls-helper.sh yourself (it's small) to confirm the target directory is correct; (2) store your workspace in a location you control — memory files may contain personal or sensitive context; (3) if other skills or your agent runtime have network access, be aware those components could read and transmit the same Markdown files — the skill itself does not exfiltrate data; (4) prefer setting SOULS_DIR explicitly if you want to avoid accidental writes outside an expected path; and (5) verify the upstream repository if provenance matters (skill.json points to a GitHub repo). If you need enforced privacy guarantees (not just guidance), consider additional runtime controls (restrict network access, limit which sessions can read MEMORY.md).
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: shang-tsung Version: 1.0.0 The 'shang-tsung' skill bundle provides a framework for AI agent persistence and identity continuity using local Markdown files and a Bash helper script (scripts/souls-helper.sh). The script performs standard file operations (mkdir, cat, printf) to manage session logs and 'soul' files within the workspace, with no evidence of network access, credential theft, or malicious execution. The instructions in SKILL.md and AGENTS-template.md are thematic but align strictly with the stated purpose of maintaining agent state across sessions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (persistent memory, SOULS, Second Brain) match the contents: documentation + a single bash helper that creates/reads numbered soul files and manages workspace-local memory files. No extraneous credentials, network access, or unrelated binaries are requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to read/write local files (SOUL.md, PROOF_OF_LIFE.md, MEMORY.md, memory/*, souls/*) which is expected for a persistence system. The docs advise loading MEMORY.md only in private sessions (a privacy policy, not an enforced guard). Users should note these files may contain personal context and that the guidance relies on agent behavior rather than an enforcement mechanism.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with a single included script; no install spec, no downloads, no external packages. The helper is pure bash and the README/SECURITY.md accurately describe its local-only nature.
Credentials
No secrets or unusual environment variables are required. Optional variables (AGENT_NAME, SOULS_DIR, WORKSPACE) are reasonable for namespacing and path overrides and align with the documented functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill is not always:true and has no elevated platform privileges. It writes only to the workspace (user-specified path) and does not modify other skills or global agent configuration. Autonomous invocation is allowed by default (platform normal) but the skill's actions remain local.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install shang-tsung
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /shang-tsung
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of the shang-tsung skill. - Provides persistent memory and identity continuity for AI agents using pure bash and markdown. - Combines SOULS session lineage (identity continuity) with Second Brain (PROOF_OF_LIFE, daily logs, long-term MEMORY.md) for comprehensive operational context. - Supports multi-agent workspaces via AGENT_NAME namespacing for isolated agent memory. - No external dependencies or network access required.
Metadata
Slug shang-tsung
Version 1.0.0
License MIT-0
All-time Installs 0
Active Installs 0
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shang Tsung?

Persistent memory and identity continuity for AI agents. Combines Second Brain (PROOF_OF_LIFE, daily logs, long-term MEMORY.md) with SOULS session lineage. E... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 231 downloads so far.

How do I install Shang Tsung?

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

Is Shang Tsung free?

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

Which platforms does Shang Tsung support?

Shang Tsung is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Shang Tsung?

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

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