A specialized AI writing assistant designed to guide authors through the structured creation of science fiction novels from worldbuilding to final manuscript.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install sf-novel-writer
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 sf-novel-writer 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 SF Novel Writer?
SF Novel Writer is a technical framework tailored for the rigorous demands of science fiction creation. It manages the entire creative lifecycle, from initial worldbuilding and setting technical constraints to drafting and polishing a final manuscript. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, this agent ensures that complex speculative elements—like scientific self-consistency and the core 'novum'—remain logically sound across long-form narratives.
Whether you are crafting a gritty cyberpunk mystery, a sweeping space opera, or hard science fiction, this skill provides the structure needed to maintain thematic depth and narrative momentum. It acts as a professional editor and world-building consultant, helping authors navigate the specialized quality standards unique to the genre.
SF Novel Writer Use Cases
- Creating internally consistent worldbuilding settings for hard science fiction.
- Structuring multi-act plot designs and narrative arcs for speculative novels.
- Developing nuanced character profiles specifically adapted to future or alien societies.
- Drafting and extending existing science fiction manuscripts with stylistic consistency.
- Reviewing drafts for scientific accuracy, thematic depth, and 'Sense of Wonder'.
How SF Novel Writer Works
- Initialize the project directory using the provided setup script to create a structured file hierarchy.
- Execute Phase 1: Worldbuilding to define the theme, settings, and technical parameters of the universe.
- Transition to Plot and Character design (Phases 2 and 3) to build the narrative skeleton and inhabitant profiles.
- Commence the writing phase where chapters are drafted individually within the project's subdirectories.
- Apply revision and editing protocols to ensure consistency in character behavior, setting rules, and plot threads.
- Merge individual chapters and export the finalized manuscript into Markdown or Word formats.
SF Novel Writer Setup
To start a new science fiction project, run the initialization script provided in the Openclaw Skills package:
python3 scripts/init_project.py <project_name>
This will generate the necessary environment at /home/claude/<project_name>/ including configuration files for plot, settings, and characters.
SF Novel Writer Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes creative data using a standardized markdown-based taxonomy:
| File / Directory | Purpose |
|---|---|
settings.md |
Stores worldbuilding data, technical rules, and environmental settings |
plot.md |
Contains the overarching plot structure and individual chapter outlines |
characters.md |
Houses detailed character profiles and development arcs |
chapters/ |
A dedicated directory for the text of individual manuscript chapters |
notes.md |
A repository for creative ideation, memos, and miscellaneous brainstorming |
output/ |
Location for merged manuscripts in .md or .docx formats |
SF Novel Writer Advanced Features
- Automated consistency engine to detect contradictions in technical settings or character logic.
- Built-in sub-genre guides for Hard SF, Space Opera, Dystopian, and Cyberpunk frameworks.
- Multi-stage lifecycle management allowing users to jump into any phase of production.
- Thematic depth assessment tools to ensure the narrative addresses fundamental human questions through science.
- Seamless manuscript merging with integrated DOCX export capabilities via Openclaw Skills formatting protocols.
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