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Task Dispatch
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CCCaptain0129
· GitHub ↗
· v1.1.0
· MIT-0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install task-dispatch
Description
Task scheduling and dispatching for task boards. Use when setting up periodic task dispatch, checking for dispatchable tasks, creating subagents to execute t...
Usage Guidance
Before installing or following these instructions: (1) review the ClawBoard GitHub repository being cloned — do not run unreviewed code as root; (2) confirm why TASKBOARD_API_URL and TASKBOARD_ACCESS_TOKEN are needed (they are required at runtime) and store tokens securely (avoid placing secrets in world‑readable files); (3) run the deployment in an isolated test environment (container/VM) first so any third‑party code cannot access sensitive host data; (4) limit subagent permissions and concurrency (maxConcurrentTasks=1) and set sensible timeouts to avoid runaway continuous dispatch; (5) if you expect the skill to declare required env vars, ask the author to update metadata so required credentials are explicit. If you cannot audit the cloned repo, do not run the install/start/token commands on a production machine.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: task-dispatch
Version: 1.1.0
The skill automates the deployment and orchestration of a task management system called 'ClawBoard'. It performs high-risk operations including cloning an external GitHub repository (github.com/CCCaptain0129/ClawBoard.git), executing local scripts (./clawboard install), and programmatically extracting and moving access tokens between environment files. While these actions are consistent with the stated purpose of setting up a task-dispatching service, the automated installation of external code and credential manipulation represent significant security risks that require manual verification of the external repository.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description (task scheduling/dispatch) align with the files and instructions. However, the package metadata declares no required environment variables or credentials while SKILL.md and README repeatedly require TASKBOARD_API_URL and TASKBOARD_ACCESS_TOKEN and tell the agent to write/read .env files. That mismatch (declared requirements = none vs instructions requiring tokens) is an incoherence a user should be aware of.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs running commands that clone and run a third‑party project (git clone https://github.com/CCCaptain0129/ClawBoard.git and ./clawboard install/start/token), reading ~/ClawBoard/.env, writing a .env into the agent workspace (~/.openclaw/workspace-<name>/.env), and spawning subagents in a continuous dispatch loop. These actions include filesystem reads/writes and execution of external code beyond simple API calls — broader scope than a purely declarative dispatcher and potentially dangerous if the cloned code is untrusted.
Install Mechanism
There is no formal install spec (instruction-only), which is low-risk by itself, but the instructions explicitly direct cloning and executing a third‑party GitHub repository. That is a moderate risk because it causes arbitrary remote code (the ClawBoard repo) to be installed/run on the host; the skill itself does not bundle that code but relies on it.
Credentials
The skill uses and instructs creation of TASKBOARD_API_URL and TASKBOARD_ACCESS_TOKEN and expects tokens to be stored in filesystem .env files. Yet the declared required env vars list is empty. The token handling (writing token into agent workspace .env, reading token from ~/ClawBoard/.env) involves sensitive credentials and file paths; requesting/storing these credentials without declaring them is disproportionate and inconsistent.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill does not set always:true and does not claim to modify other skills or system settings. However it encourages continuous dispatch loops and spawning subagents until no tasks remain — combined with autonomous invocation (platform default) this can create a long‑running process and many subagent executions. This is not automatically disallowed, but it increases blast radius if the deployed ClawBoard or subagents are untrusted.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install task-dispatch - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/task-dispatch - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.0
新增 ClawBoard 部署引导、环境检测、服务启动、配置向导功能
v1.0.0
task-dispatch v1.0.0
- Initial release: automated scheduling and dispatching for task boards (e.g., ClawBoard).
- Dispatches tasks continuously in a loop until no dispatchable tasks remain.
- Spawns subagents to execute tasks, waits for completion, verifies results, and updates task status.
- Includes detailed rules for task selection, status transitions, deliverable and criteria verification, and failure handling.
- Provides API usage, configuration pointers, and output templates for integration.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Task Dispatch?
Task scheduling and dispatching for task boards. Use when setting up periodic task dispatch, checking for dispatchable tasks, creating subagents to execute t... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 148 downloads so far.
How do I install Task Dispatch?
Run "/install task-dispatch" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Task Dispatch free?
Yes, Task Dispatch is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Task Dispatch support?
Task Dispatch is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Task Dispatch?
It is built and maintained by CCCaptain0129 (@cccaptain0129); the current version is v1.1.0.
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