A digital implementation of the traditional Chinese Liu Yao divination method for generating and interpreting hexagrams.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install yoebao-yao
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 yoebao-yao using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Yao Liu Yao Divination?
Yao is a technical implementation of the ancient I Ching divination system, specifically the Liu Yao (Six Lines) method. It serves as a bridge between traditional metaphysical practices and modern automation within the Openclaw Skills framework. By simulating the manual process of tossing coins or yarrow stalks, this skill generates precise hexagram data based on random number generation logic (6-9) to determine the state of each line.
This skill is particularly valuable for users seeking quick, digital access to traditional Chinese forecasting without the need for physical tools. It automatically handles the complex logic of identifying moving lines and calculating both the primary and changing hexagrams, making it a robust utility for those integrating cultural logic into their Openclaw Skills workflows.
Yao Liu Yao Divination Use Cases
- Rapid generation of Liu Yao hexagrams for personal reflection or traditional study.
- Integration of ancient divination logic into developer-centric automation scripts.
- Generating unique permalinks for detailed I Ching interpretations via external analysis tools.
How Yao Liu Yao Divination Works
- The user initiates a request using natural language triggers such as 'Shake a hexagram' or 'Liu Yao Divination'.
- The system executes a backend logic that generates six random integers ranging from 6 to 9.
- Each integer is mapped to a specific line state: 6 (Old Yin), 7 (Young Yang), 8 (Young Yin), or 9 (Old Yang).
- The skill identifies moving lines (6 and 9) to determine if a transformation from a primary hexagram to a changing hexagram occurs.
- A final response is formatted including the timestamp, the identified hexagram names, and a direct URL for in-depth detail mapping.
Yao Liu Yao Divination Setup
To utilize this skill within the Openclaw Skills environment, ensure your system has the necessary binary dependencies installed. Run the following command to prepare your environment:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install curl jq python3
Once the dependencies are met, the Yao skill can be invoked through standard agent protocols.
Yao Liu Yao Divination Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its output using a structured format that combines temporal data with symbolic results:
| Field | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | The exact date and time of the divination | 2026-01-30 23:30:00 |
| Hexagram | The primary and (optional) changing hexagram | Li Wei Huo (Change to) Huo Shan Lv |
| Detail Link | A permalink for the full analysis | https://yoebao.com/yao/detail.html?ss=678999 |
| Line Mapping | Technical representation of lines | 6=Old Yin, 7=Young Yang, 8=Young Yin, 9=Old Yang |
Yao Liu Yao Divination Advanced Features
- Automated detection of moving lines (6 and 9) to provide dynamic changing hexagram outputs.
- Support for secondary hexagram calculation for complex forecasting scenarios.
- Lightweight CLI dependency model optimized for Openclaw Skills environments.
- Direct integration with the Yoebao detailing engine via generated query strings.
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