An automated work log management tool that tracks tasks, provides progress reminders, and generates professional daily or weekly reports.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install work-log
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 work-log 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 Work Log?
The Work Log skill is a specialized productivity tool designed to help users record, track, and manage their daily work activities with minimal friction. As a key component of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, it eliminates the manual burden of status reporting by capturing task details in real-time and organizing them into a structured database.
Beyond simple logging, the skill acts as a proactive assistant. It monitors task completion states and uses intelligent reminders to ensure that progress is updated. It also leverages AI to provide risk predictions and work suggestions, making it more than just a storage tool—it is a comprehensive workflow companion for developers and teams.
Work Log Use Cases
- Recording daily coding tasks, meeting notes, and maintenance activities.
- Generating formatted weekly summaries for project stakeholders or team syncs.
- Tracking the progress of long-term tasks with automated follow-ups.
- Identifying project risks and productivity bottlenecks through AI-generated insights.
How Work Log Works
- Users trigger the skill using natural language commands like "log this" or "generate daily report."
- The skill extracts task content, categories, and completion percentages from the user input.
- Data is persisted to a local JSON file located at
~/.workbuddy/work-log/logs.jsonfor privacy and portability. - An automated reminder engine scans for incomplete tasks and prompts the user during set work hours (9:00-18:00, Mon-Fri).
- Upon request, the skill synthesizes the stored data into Markdown tables or text-based summaries including AI-powered retrospectives.
Work Log Setup
The Work Log skill is typically pre-configured within the Openclaw Skills environment. To ensure proper data persistence, verify the storage directory exists:
# Create the local storage directory
mkdir -p ~/.workbuddy/work-log/
# The skill will automatically generate logs.json upon the first entry
Work Log Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data by date within a central JSON file. Each entry contains the following metadata:
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
id |
String | Unique identifier (UUID) for the task |
content |
String | Brief description of the work performed |
detail |
String | Comprehensive notes, solutions, or remarks |
progress |
String | Completion percentage (e.g., "80%") |
status |
String | Task state: Completed, In Progress, Not Started, or Blocked |
category |
String | Label such as Development, Maintenance, or Meeting |
Work Log Advanced Features
- Intelligent Hourly Reminders: Automatically prompts users to update tasks that are not 100% complete during working hours.
- AI Risk Prediction: Analyzes task descriptions to identify potential technical or business risks before they escalate.
- Dual-Format Reporting: Generates both high-level Markdown tables for formal documentation and concise text blocks for chat-based updates.
- Automatic Task Sync: Updates task status and closes reminder loops immediately when a user signals completion.
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