Lobster Translator bridges the gap between vague human requests and actionable AI instructions through demand clarification and style conversion.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install lobster-translator
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 lobster-translator 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 Lobster Translator?
Lobster Translator is a specialized tool within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed to solve the 'intent gap' between users and AI agents. It functions as a sophisticated communication layer that identifies vague instructions, detects missing context, and converts technical jargon into plain, relatable language. By enforcing a strict clarification protocol, it ensures that AI agents receive high-quality, executable prompts while keeping the user experience lighthearted and accessible.
The skill operates on the philosophy that AI misunderstandings are usually a result of unclear human requirements. It provides a structured framework to turn casual 'human talk' into rigorous 'agent protocols' and vice versa, often using a signature playful tone (complete with lobster emojis) to make technical interactions more engaging.
Lobster Translator Use Cases
- When a user provides a vague or incomplete instruction like "help me make something."
- When technical AI jargon needs to be translated into easy-to-understand analogies for non-technical stakeholders.
- When formal documents need a stylistic rewrite to sound more casual or rhythmic.
- When delegating tasks between different AI agents in a multi-agent workflow to ensure context is preserved.
How Lobster Translator Works
- Intent Recognition: The skill automatically activates when it detects vague or incomplete commands, categorizing the intent into task execution, information retrieval, decision making, or exploration.
- Slot Detection: It scans the input for missing variables such as goals, scope, context, acceptance criteria, and deadlines.
- Template Matching: Based on the identified intent and missing information, it selects the optimal guidance template.
- Guided Output: It generates a structured response that confirms what it understands, lists what is missing, and provides a fill-in-the-blank template for the user to complete.
Lobster Translator Setup
To integrate Lobster Translator into your environment, ensure you have the core Openclaw Skills framework installed.
# Standard installation via Openclaw CLI
openclaw install lobster-translator
# Verify installation and view available templates
cat ./references/templates.md
Lobster Translator Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill processes data using a structured JSON input/output schema to ensure compatibility across the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
input_text |
string | Yes | The raw user input to be processed. |
mode |
string | No | The operation mode: clarify, translate, or delegate. |
context |
object | No | Project metadata including name, deadline, and constraints. |
Output Format
The result is returned as a success object containing the clarified request, missing info list, and the recommended template for the next step.
Lobster Translator Advanced Features
- Agent-to-Agent Delegation: Generates standardized handoff documents including task background, context, deliverables, and permissions.
- Multi-Mode Stylistic Conversion: Supports concept translation (analogies), content rewriting (tone shifts), and cross-language annotation.
- Protocol Enforcement: Prevents common AI failures by strictly separating guidance from decision-making, ensuring the human remains the final authority.
- Integrated Template Library: Accesses a comprehensive suite of pre-defined clarification and delegation templates for consistent cross-agent communication.
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