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Session Watchdog

by Bill Watson · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install session-watchdog
Description
Monitors session context usage and saves checkpoints when approaching limits to prevent data loss before compaction or long tasks.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to do what it says: monitor context levels and save checkpoints to memory files. Before installing: (1) confirm what 'memory/' directory the agent will use and that the skill is restricted to that path (avoid giving it open filesystem read access); (2) ensure session_status exists and returns contextTokens as expected; (3) review what kinds of information will be saved (decisions, pending tasks, file paths) and avoid storing secrets or credentials in checkpoints; (4) consider access controls or encryption for the memory folder if checkpoint files could contain sensitive data; (5) if you want stricter behavior, ask for the skill to explicitly limit reads to its memory file and not enumerate or read arbitrary system files.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: session-watchdog Version: 1.0.0 The skill bundle is designed to help the AI agent manage its own session context and memory, proactively saving checkpoints. All instructions in SKILL.md are focused on self-management, such as checking `session_status`, reading/writing to a designated 'memory file' (e.g., `memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md`) for checkpointing, and interacting with the user about context levels. There is no evidence of prompt injection attempting to subvert the agent, exfiltrate data, execute arbitrary commands, or perform any other malicious actions. The file operations are confined to the agent's own memory management, which is a legitimate function for this type of skill.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (monitor session context and save checkpoints) match the instructions: check session_status contextTokens and write checkpoint files under memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md. No unrelated credentials, binaries, or installs are requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions explicitly read/write memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md and call session_status to get contextTokens — these are appropriate for a checkpointing watchdog. However the doc is somewhat vague about the exact memory directory root and where 'Files modified and their paths' should be sourced from, which could lead an agent to attempt broader filesystem reads if not constrained. It also assumes a session_status command with a contextTokens field exists.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files — lowest risk. Nothing will be downloaded or installed by this skill.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or external service tokens are requested; the skill's data access is limited to its declared memory file usage.
Persistence & Privilege
Skill writes persistent checkpoint files to memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md which is coherent for a checkpointing tool. 'always' is false and autonomous invocation is allowed by default. Consider whether persistent memory writes are acceptable for your privacy/retention policies.
How to Use
  1. Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
  2. Run the install command in chat: /install session-watchdog
  3. After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /session-watchdog
  4. Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
First release: warns before context compaction, saves checkpoints automatically, and protects key decisions/tasks during long sessions.
Metadata
Slug session-watchdog
Version 1.0.0
License
All-time Installs 8
Active Installs 8
Total Versions 1
Frequently Asked Questions

What is Session Watchdog?

Monitors session context usage and saves checkpoints when approaching limits to prevent data loss before compaction or long tasks. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 1392 downloads so far.

How do I install Session Watchdog?

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

Is Session Watchdog free?

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

Which platforms does Session Watchdog support?

Session Watchdog is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).

Who created Session Watchdog?

It is built and maintained by Bill Watson (@xbillwatsonx); the current version is v1.0.0.

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