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Openclaw Agent Governance
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u0003-yxuan
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· v1.0.0
· MIT-0
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/install openclaw-agent-governance
Description
Set up or audit an OpenClaw agent workspace with standardized governance files. Use when: (1) creating a new agent workspace, (2) auditing existing agent fil...
Usage Guidance
This skill's content looks like valid governance guidance, but it has gaps you should resolve before running it. Ask the author (or check the environment) for: (1) the 'agent-governance' CLI or exact commands to run — the SKILL.md assumes this tool exists but the skill bundle doesn't include or install it; (2) the template files under references/ (MEMORY.md.template, AGENTS.md.template, etc.) — these are referenced but not supplied; (3) explicit confirmation that the script will write to ~/.openclaw and whether you should back up any existing AGENTS.md or memory files. Until those are provided, prefer running the 'audit' steps in a read-only/manual mode (inspect what would change) or run any 'apply' activity in a disposable/test workspace. Also verify templates do not contain secrets or external endpoints, and require user confirmation before any automated 'gateway restart' or other privileged operations.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: openclaw-agent-governance
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle defines a governance framework for OpenClaw agent workspaces, focusing on standardizing documentation (MEMORY.md, AGENTS.md) and enforcing safety constraints. It specifically includes 'Red Lines' to prevent the agent from executing unauthorized gateway commands (stop/restart). No indicators of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or persistence were found in SKILL.md or _meta.json.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose (create/audit governance files) matches the actions described (create MEMORY.md, AGENTS.md, memory/*). However, the SKILL.md repeatedly references an external command 'agent-governance' and a set of template files under references/ that are not included in the skill bundle and are not declared in requirements. It's unclear where the templates or the 'agent-governance' executable come from, which is an incoherence between claimed capability and what the skill actually provides/needs.
Instruction Scope
Runtime instructions tell the agent to create/modify files under ~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent-name> and to run commands like `agent-governance apply` / `agent-governance audit`. They also direct appending to existing AGENTS.md. The instructions assume templates live at references/* and that the 'agent-governance' tool exists; neither the templates nor the tool are supplied or declared. Writing to a user's home directory and modifying existing files are legitimate for this purpose but should be explicit and accompanied by templates or safe read-only audit options. The instructions do include a prohibition against running certain gateway commands, which is policy guidance but not a security risk by itself.
Install Mechanism
This is an instruction-only skill (no install spec, no code files), which is low risk in itself. However, because the instructions expect an external CLI ('agent-governance') and template files, the lack of an install method or included templates is a gap: either the environment must already have that tool/templates, or the instructions are incomplete. There is no download/execute risk from the skill itself.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or declared config paths. That is appropriate in principle. However, the instructions write to ~/.openclaw and other workspace paths without declaring them as required config paths; the skill should explicitly document that it will create files under the user's home directory so users can consent and back up existing data.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not request always:true and does not claim system-wide privileges. It instructs creation of persistent files in a user workspace, which is consistent with its purpose and not unusually privileged. It does not attempt to modify other skills or system-wide agent settings.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install openclaw-agent-governance - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/openclaw-agent-governance - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of openclaw-agent-governance.
- Provides commands to set up or audit an OpenClaw agent workspace for governance compliance.
- Creates or verifies standard files: MEMORY.md, AGENTS.md, memory/projects.md, memory/lessons.md, and daily log files.
- Enforces template-based structures for agent documentation and memory.
- Ensures AGENTS.md contains required standard sections and does not overwrite agent-specific content.
- Includes clear audit output to identify missing or non-compliant governance files.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Openclaw Agent Governance?
Set up or audit an OpenClaw agent workspace with standardized governance files. Use when: (1) creating a new agent workspace, (2) auditing existing agent fil... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 97 downloads so far.
How do I install Openclaw Agent Governance?
Run "/install openclaw-agent-governance" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Openclaw Agent Governance free?
Yes, Openclaw Agent Governance is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Openclaw Agent Governance support?
Openclaw Agent Governance is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Openclaw Agent Governance?
It is built and maintained by u0003-yxuan (@u0003-yxuan); the current version is v1.0.0.
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