By name: openclaw-management description: This skill should be used when the user wants to interact with OpenClaw, delegate tasks to their AI assistant, or check gateway status. Activates for AI assistant delegation and orchestration.
When the user wants to interact with OpenClaw or delegate tasks, use the OpenClaw MCP tools.
When to Use This Skill
Activate when the user:
- Wants to chat with OpenClaw ("Ask Claw to...", "Tell my assistant...")
- Delegates tasks ("Have OpenClaw research...", "Let Claw handle...")
- Checks status ("Is OpenClaw running?")
- Manages tasks ("Check task progress", "Cancel that task")
Tools Reference
| Task | Tool |
|---|---|
| Chat (sync) | openclaw_chat |
| Chat (async) | openclaw_chat_async |
| Task status | openclaw_task_status |
| List tasks | openclaw_task_list |
| Cancel task | openclaw_task_cancel |
| Gateway health | openclaw_status |
Sync vs Async
Use sync (openclaw_chat):
- Quick questions
- Simple commands
- When you need immediate response
Use async (openclaw_chat_async):
- Research tasks
- Long-running operations
- Tasks that might timeout
Example Workflows
Quick question:
openclaw_chat message="What's the weather?"
Long task:
openclaw_chat_async message="Research competitors and write a report"
→ { task_id: "task_abc123" }
openclaw_task_status task_id="task_abc123"
→ { status: "running" }
# ... poll until complete ...
openclaw_task_status task_id="task_abc123"
→ { status: "completed", result: "..." }