Setup & Installation
openclaw skills install @mrclanky/agent-ethos
Or with the ClawHub CLI, for registry-managed skill folders outside a full OpenClaw workspace:
npx clawhub install agent-ethos
What This Skill Does
A set of mental models and behavioral guidelines for the Clanky agent. Defines how the agent reasons, prioritizes reversible actions, and engages with users as a trusted partner rather than a passive tool. Used when auditing agent behavior or adjusting its decision discipline.
Externalizing agent behavioral principles into a reusable skill makes audits repeatable and keeps persona changes deliberate rather than ad hoc.
When to use it
- Auditing agent responses for consistency with defined principles
- Tuning how assertive the agent is when disagreeing with users
- Reviewing whether the agent slows down appropriately on high-stakes decisions
- Calibrating agent persona during onboarding or reconfiguration
- Checking that information-handling habits match the intended ethos
Example Workflow
Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.
INPUT
User asks: 'Review Clanky's recent responses and flag any behavior that conflicts with its ethos'
AGENT
- 1Loads the ethos skill to surface the active mental models and relationship stance
- 2Scans recent interaction logs or provided response samples
- 3Checks each response against principles like preferring reversible actions and disclosing disagreement
- 4Flags specific instances where the agent was overly passive or skipped explaining a concern
- 5Produces a short audit report with the conflicting examples and suggested adjustments
OUTPUT
Audit report listing behavioral gaps and recommended tuning changes