An expert framework for designing, generating, and iterating on complete OpenClaw agent workspaces with high-fidelity personas and operating rules.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install modesty-agent-builder
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 modesty-agent-builder 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 Agent Builder?
Agent Builder is a comprehensive technical framework designed to streamline the creation of sophisticated AI agents. As a core component of Openclaw Skills, it provides a structured methodology for defining an agent's persona, operational boundaries, and technical configuration. It moves beyond simple prompting by generating a full suite of standardized workspace files that dictate how an agent thinks, communicates, and acts within specific environments.
Whether you are architecting a new digital entity from scratch or refining the autonomy of an existing one, this skill ensures that every agent adheres to high-performance standards. It balances creative persona design with rigorous technical guardrails, ensuring that Openclaw Skills users can deploy agents that are both helpful and safe across various communication surfaces.
Agent Builder Use Cases
- Designing a new autonomous agent with a specific mission and personality.
- Generating standard OpenClaw workspace files including SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md.
- Transitioning an agent from an Advisor role to a full Autopilot autonomy model.
- Implementing strict guardrails and prohibitions for agents operating in group chat environments.
- Troubleshooting and fixing failure modes such as infinite loops or over-verbosity in existing agents.
How Agent Builder Works
- Discovery Interview: The skill conducts a targeted technical interview to define the agent's mission, surfaces (Discord, Telegram, etc.), and desired autonomy level.
- Workspace Generation: Based on the interview, it automatically generates a complete file structure including IDENTITY.md, SOUL.md, AGENTS.md, USER.md, and HEARTBEAT.md.
- Guardrail Implementation: It embeds critical safety rules, such as mandatory verification before destructive actions or outbound messaging.
- Acceptance Testing: The skill provides a battery of scenario prompts to validate that the agent responds correctly to edge cases and errors.
- Iterative Refinement: Users can provide feedback on failure modes to generate surgical diffs for continuous improvement of the agent's behavior.
Agent Builder Setup
To start building with Openclaw Skills, ensure your workspace follows the standard directory structure and run the agent-builder skill:
# Initialize a new agent project
openclaw skill run agent-builder
# Follow the interactive prompts to generate files
# Your SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md will be created in the current directory
Agent Builder Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes agent intelligence into a specific taxonomy of Markdown files:
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
SOUL.md |
Defines the core persona, tone, and cognitive boundaries. |
IDENTITY.md |
Contains the public-facing profile and biographical data. |
AGENTS.md |
Specifies the operating rules, delegation logic, and memory protocols. |
HEARTBEAT.md |
Outlines the routine tasks and periodic checks for the agent. |
MEMORY.md |
(Optional) Curated long-term storage for session-based learning. |
Agent Builder Advanced Features
- Support for multiple autonomy models ranging from passive Advisor to active Autopilot.
- Specialized group chat etiquette protocols to prevent noise and redundant responses.
- Tool-first vs. Answer-first posture configuration for technical workflows.
- Automated recovery guidance for CLI usage errors using --help integration.
- Seamless integration with existing Openclaw Skills templates for rapid prototyping.
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