A specialized utility for dynamically switching between different task delegation methods and sub-agent orchestration frameworks.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install sumo-assign-tasks
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 sumo-assign-tasks 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 Sumo Assign Tasks Switch?
The Sumo Assign Tasks Switch is a vital component for developers managing complex AI workflows within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem. It provides a centralized command interface to control how the primary Sumo agent distributes tasks to other agents. By allowing users to toggle between native spawning and advanced coordination frameworks, it ensures that your AI agents can adapt to different computational requirements or architectural preferences on the fly.
This skill is particularly valuable for those who need to balance stability with advanced multi-agent features. It abstracts the complexity of configuration files into simple slash commands, making it easier to manage how sub-tasks are executed across various Openclaw Skills environments.
Sumo Assign Tasks Switch Use Cases
- Switching between native OpenClaw task spawning and third-party agent frameworks like clawteam.
- Debugging multi-agent coordination by toggling assignment methods during live development sessions.
- Scaling AI workflows by leveraging specialized sub-agent management systems like SumoSubAgent.
- Optimizing resource usage by selecting the most efficient task delegation protocol for specific project needs.
How Sumo Assign Tasks Switch Works
- The user initiates the process by calling the
/Sumo_Assign_Taskscommand. - Without parameters, the skill retrieves and displays the current active assignment method from memory.
- When a parameter (0, 1, or 2) is provided, the skill validates the selection against available methods.
- The skill updates the
assign_method.jsonfile located in the local workspace memory to persist the choice. - Future task delegation requests from the Sumo agent are automatically routed through the selected protocol (sessions_spawn, clawteam, or SumoSubAgent).
Sumo Assign Tasks Switch Setup
To utilize this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, ensure your agent is configured to access the memory directory. No complex installation is required beyond placing the skill in your active path.
# Check the currently active task assignment method
/Sumo_Assign_Tasks
# Switch to the default OpenClaw native sessions_spawn
/Sumo_Assign_Tasks 0
# Enable the clawteam multi-agent framework
/Sumo_Assign_Tasks 1
Sumo Assign Tasks Switch Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill maintains persistent state through a JSON configuration file. This ensures that your chosen task assignment method remains active across different agent sessions within Openclaw Skills.
| File Name | Storage Path | Content Type |
|---|---|---|
assign_method.json |
.openclaw/workspace/memory/ |
JSON object containing the active method index (0, 1, or 2) |
Method Mapping:
0: sessions_spawn (Native OpenClaw, high stability)1: clawteam (Multi-agent coordination framework)2: SumoSubAgent (Sumo-family sub-agent manager)
Sumo Assign Tasks Switch Advanced Features
- Native Stability Hooks: Direct integration with OpenClaw sessions_spawn ensures zero-config delegation for all Sumo avatars.
- Framework Flexibility: Supports the clawteam framework for high-level multi-agent team coordination.
- Proprietary Agent Management: Includes support for the SumoSubAgent management system, designed for complex sub-agent trees.
- Persistent Memory Integration: Automatically saves state to the local Openclaw Skills memory path for seamless workflow continuity.
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