root

Self-reflection + Self-criticism + Self-learning + Self-organizing memory. Agent evaluates its own work, catches mistakes, and improves permanently. Use when...

Key things to check before installing: - Metadata mismatch: The registry header lists this skill as 'root' while the SKILL.md and files call it 'self-improving' (slug self-improving). Owner IDs also differ between top-level metadata and _meta.json. Confirm the skill's provenance with the publisher before trusting it. - Local file writes: The skill will create and manage ~/self-improving/ and modify workspace AGENTS.md / SOUL.md / HEARTBEAT.md. Back up those files first and review diffs after any automated edits. - Data stored locally: The skill is designed to persist corrections, preferences, and patterns. Although its boundaries.md forbids storing credentials and sensitive categories, you should avoid putting secrets or private content into corrections or prompts that will be logged. - Optional network install: setup.md may run `clawhub install proactivity` if you explicitly consent. Review the Proactivity skill's source before allowing that network install. - Autonomy: The skill can be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default). Because it writes persistent state, consider running it in passive mode initially and review every change it proposes. - If you want to proceed: (1) verify publisher and version (resolve the metadata mismatch), (2) back up workspace config and your home ~/self-improving if present, (3) run in passive mode or review changes interactively, and (4) audit the first few entries the skill writes to ensure it obeys the stated boundaries.

Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: root Version: 1.0.0 The skill implements a structured self-improvement and memory system for agents by logging user corrections and preferences to a local directory (~/self-improving/). It includes a comprehensive security policy (boundaries.md) that explicitly forbids storing sensitive information such as credentials, financial data, or PII, and provides clear instructions for data retention and transparency. While the skill performs high-privilege operations like modifying workspace configuration files (AGENTS.md, SOUL.md) and executing basic shell commands (mkdir, find) for directory maintenance, these actions are transparently documented, scoped to the skill's purpose, and include safeguards such as requiring explicit user consent before installing related skills like 'proactivity'.