A professional optimization tool for the OpenClaw /compact command that implements a 9-part structured summary to ensure high-fidelity context retention.
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1. ClawHub CLI
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npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-compact-improver
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
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What is OpenClaw Compact Improver?
OpenClaw Compact Improver is a technical enhancement designed for OpenClaw 4.2 to solve the limitations of default context compression. By utilizing a structured 9-segment summary format inspired by Claude Code, it ensures that critical project details, file paths, and pending tasks are never lost during the compression process. This skill is essential for developers using Openclaw Skills who find that standard summaries are too brief or lack the technical depth required for complex coding sessions.
OpenClaw Compact Improver Use Cases
- When the default /compact command produces incomplete summaries that lead to context loss.
- Projects involving multiple files where precise path and line number retention is critical.
- Scenarios where an AI agent forgets the next steps or the original user intent after a session compression.
- Developers needing runnable code snippets within their session summaries rather than vague descriptions.
How OpenClaw Compact Improver Works
- The skill triggers during the execution of the /compact command or when the token threshold is reached.
- It performs a deep analysis of the current conversation to identify the primary intent and technical concepts.
- It maps all involved files and extracts specific, runnable code blocks for preservation.
- It identifies errors, fixes, and logs every original user message for historical accuracy.
- It explicitly lists pending tasks and the current work state to guide the next agent action.
- The final output is encapsulated in
and tags to ensure the model prioritizes this structure.
OpenClaw Compact Improver Setup
To integrate this into your workflow, you can inject the structured prompt into your configuration file:
# Check your current compact prompt configuration
openclaw config get agents.defaults.systemPrompt | grep -i compact
Edit your ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json file to include the 9-part structure in the agents.defaults.systemPrompt field, or utilize a HOOK to automate the injection during runtime.
OpenClaw Compact Improver Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes session data into a strict hierarchy within the summary block:
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Analysis | Hidden reasoning block ensuring all key points are covered. |
| Technical Concepts | Definitions of core logic used in the session. |
| Files and Code | Precise file paths and fully functional code snippets. |
| Errors & Fixes | Detailed log of encountered bugs and their resolutions. |
| Pending Tasks | Explicit list of remaining work items with file paths. |
| Current Work | Active line numbers and specific code being modified. |
OpenClaw Compact Improver Advanced Features
- Structured Segmenting: Uses 9 distinct zones to prevent the model from hallucinating context.
- Path Integrity: Ensures file paths and line numbers are preserved exactly as they appear in the file system.
- User Message Retention: Maintains the original wording of user requests to avoid shift in intent.
- Runnable Snippets: Prioritizes actual code over descriptions in the summary for immediate use after compression.
- Hook-Based Injection: Supports dynamic updates to the compression logic without restarting the session in Openclaw Skills.
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