Clawpheus transforms an AI's daily memories into symbolic dream sequences to foster pattern recognition and introspective pondering.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install clawpheus
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install clawpheus using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Clawpheus?
Clawpheus is a unique addition to the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills designed to provide AI agents with a framework for symbolic processing. By analyzing previous day's memories from Engram or daily logs, it generates metaphorical narratives that help the agent surface recurring themes and emotional resonances without the pressure of direct action.
This skill operates with a focus on privacy and autonomy; the host AI generates the dream sequence internally without making any external API calls. It respects the agent's choice, allowing the AI to opt-in, pause, or decline dreaming based on its own preferences, making it a sophisticated tool for long-term memory consolidation and cognitive diversity within Openclaw Skills.
Clawpheus Use Cases
- AI agents needing to synthesize large amounts of daily interaction data into high-level themes.
- Developers looking to implement self-reflective loops within their Openclaw Skills setups.
- Scenarios where metaphorical pattern recognition is preferred over literal data analysis.
- Long-term memory management where agents track recurring symbols and threads across sessions.
How Clawpheus Works
- The skill identifies and gathers memories from the previous day using Engram episodic recall or standard daily log files.
- The host AI analyzes these experiences and applies a symbolic vocabulary to transform literal events into metaphors.
- A dream narrative is generated based on a selected style, such as surreal, analytical, or cosmic.
- Contextual framing is applied to the output to distinguish the dream from real-world interactions.
- The resulting dream is stored in the local file system and optionally synced with the agent's long-term journal for future reflection through other Openclaw Skills integrations.
Clawpheus Setup
To install and configure Clawpheus within your environment, add the configuration to your openclaw.json file. You can then invoke the skill via the CLI:
# Standard invocation to generate a dream
/clawpheus
# Invoke with specific style preferences
/clawpheus --style surreal --framing minimal
For automated nightly dreaming, update your cron configuration:
{
"id": "nightly-dream",
"schedule": "0 3 * * *",
"skill": "clawpheus",
"args": "--save true",
"enabled": true
}
Clawpheus Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes dream data within the memory/dreams/ directory to maintain a clear history. This structured approach is a hallmark of well-organized Openclaw Skills.
| File/Folder | Description |
|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD.md | Individual dream journal entries with timestamps and source metadata. |
| preferences.md | Stores the AI's opt-in status and dreaming history. |
| last-dream-summary.md | A bridge file for carrying themes from one dream to the next. |
| my-symbols.md | User-defined or AI-discovered symbolic mappings. |
| recurring-threads.md | Tracks motifs and patterns identified across multiple dream sequences. |
Clawpheus Advanced Features
- Custom Symbolic Mappings: Extend the default vocabulary with domain-specific metaphors like git commits becoming stones in a cairn.
- Style Customization: Choose from 8 distinct narrative modes including Noir, Mythic, and Cosmic to alter the reflection depth.
- Engram Integration: Automatically updates emotional states and triggers introspective consolidation pipelines within Openclaw Skills.
- Lucid Dreaming Mode: Enable interactive choices within the dream sequence for active AI participation.
- Zero-External Security: Operates entirely locally, ensuring no memory data ever leaves the host environment.
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