Summarize workspace identity and operating rules instantly to onboard new AI agents and human contributors.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install context-onboarding
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 context-onboarding 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 Context Onboarding?
The Context Onboarding skill is an essential utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed to provide immediate clarity for anyone entering a new workspace environment. By programmatically parsing essential identity documents such as SOUL.md, USER.md, and AGENTS.md, it offers a high-level tour of personality, operating constraints, and tooling preferences. This ensures that both AI agents and human developers can align with the project vibe and technical standards without manually reading through lengthy documentation.
Context Onboarding Use Cases
- Guiding new contributors through the workspace personality and operating rules.
- Quickly reminding agents of tone preferences or tooling constraints during a session.
- Comparing identity documentation across multiple workspaces or repository clones.
- Preparing lightning-fast summaries for sync calls using the brief output mode.
How Context Onboarding Works
- The script scans the workspace root to locate default identity files like SOUL.md and AGENTS.md.
- It parses a configurable number of lines from each file to create a manageable summary.
- The CLI processes optional flags to include additional documents or adjust the level of detail.
- The resulting output provides a condensed briefing on character, rules, and tooling notes for immediate consumption.
Context Onboarding Setup
To start using this skill within your workspace, navigate to the script directory and execute the python entry point:
# Basic summary of identity docs
python3 skills/context-onboarding/scripts/context_onboarding.py
# Summary with custom files and line counts
python3 skills/context-onboarding/scripts/context_onboarding.py --files docs/PLAYBOOK.md --lines 2
Context Onboarding Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| SOUL.md | Defines the workspace core identity and personality. |
| USER.md | Outlines human user preferences and interaction styles. |
| AGENTS.md | Details the roles and responsibilities of AI agents in the system. |
| TOOLS.md | Catalog of available tools and technical configuration notes. |
| references/ | Directory containing advanced guidelines and role expectations. |
Context Onboarding Advanced Features
- Configurable line-depth control via the --lines flag for tailoring briefing length.
- Rapid-skim capability using the --brief flag to extract only opening sentences.
- Multi-repository support with the --workspace flag for cross-project onboarding.
- Dynamic file injection allows for the inclusion of custom playbooks, release rituals, or cadence notes.
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