A local-first AI agent skill for navigating the SXSW 2026 schedule, speakers, and venues in Austin.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install sxsw-skill
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 sxsw-skill 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 SXSW 2026 Schedule Lookup?
The SXSW 2026 Schedule Skill provides a comprehensive way to interact with the South by Southwest conference and festivals through your AI agent. Built for Openclaw Skills, this tool prioritizes a local-first approach by utilizing a pre-scraped dataset of over 3,400 events, ensuring lightning-fast responses without relying solely on external API calls.
Whether you are looking for specific film screenings, music showcases, or tech keynotes, this skill integrates seamlessly into your agentic workflow. By leveraging the power of Openclaw Skills, developers and attendees can query the March 12-18 schedule in Austin with high precision. It combines local search indices with live web search capabilities to provide the most up-to-date information, including last-minute schedule changes and breaking news from the festival.
SXSW 2026 Schedule Lookup Use Cases
- Planning daily itineraries for the SXSW 2026 conference and festivals.
- Searching for specific speakers, keynotes, or session topics like AI and Climate Change.
- Finding venue locations and navigating the downtown Austin convention area.
- Discovering music showcases, film screenings, and comedy events.
- Getting real-time recommendations for must-see featured sessions.
How SXSW 2026 Schedule Lookup Works
- The AI agent initializes the SXSW tool through the Openclaw Skills framework.
- When a user asks about an event or speaker, the skill first queries the local sxsw-2026-index.json for high-speed retrieval.
- The logic filters results based on date, track, venue, or keyword as specified by the user's natural language intent.
- If the information is highly time-sensitive (within 48 hours) or not found in the local dataset, the skill triggers a supplemental web search.
- The agent formats the final response using structured data, including direct links to the official schedule and local Austin context.
SXSW 2026 Schedule Lookup Setup
This skill requires Node.js to be installed on your system. To set up the SXSW lookup within Openclaw Skills, follow these steps:
- Ensure the
sxsw-skilldirectory is in your skills path. - Run the info command to verify the dataset:
node scripts/sxsw.ts info
- Use the CLI to test specific searches:
node scripts/sxsw.ts today
node scripts/sxsw.ts recommend
SXSW 2026 Schedule Lookup Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its data into two primary local JSON files for maximum efficiency:
| File | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
sxsw-2026-schedule.json |
Schedule | Full details for over 3,400 sessions, showcases, and screenings. |
sxsw-2026-index.json |
Search Index | Optimized mappings for dates, tracks, venues, and speakers. |
All event entries include the start time, venue name, track category, and a direct URL to the official SXSW schedule.
SXSW 2026 Schedule Lookup Advanced Features
- Combined Multi-Filter Search: Filter by date, track, and venue simultaneously using CLI arguments.
- Verbose Mode: Retrieve full session descriptions and detailed speaker bios for deeper research.
- Intelligent Fallback: Automatically transitions to web search for breaking news or schedule cancellations.
- Local Context Integration: Provides specific Austin-based tips, such as CapMetro transit info and venue proximity.
- Recommendation Engine: Highlights keynotes and fireside chats based on festival prominence.
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