Agent Creation Skill#

This skill is used to create a new OpenClaw agent with the correct workspace structure.

Trigger Conditions#

This skill is automatically activated when users mention keywords such as "create agent", "new agent", "agent add", "configure agent", "set up agent identity", etc.

Creation Process#

Step 1: Generate Agent Information#

Generate the following information based on the user's input:

ItemDescriptionAgent NameUnique identifier, lowercase English, hyphen-separatedIdentity NameFriendly name visible to usersSOUL.mdDefines the agent's personality, communication style, and boundaries; affects interaction style

Step 2: Create Agent Using Commands#

bash

openclaw agents add <agent-name> --workspace ~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent-name>
openclaw agents set-identity --agent <agent-name> --name "<identity-name>"

Optional parameters:

• --model <model-id>: Specify a default model for this agent

Step 3: Replace SOUL.md File#

After successfully creating the agent via the command, replace the SOUL.md file content in the agent directory.

SOUL.md Template:

markdown

# SOUL.md — <identity-name>（<agent-name>）

## Identity
<agent identity description>

## Core Responsibilities
- <responsibility 1>
- <responsibility 2>
- <responsibility 3>

## Capability Boundaries
- <boundary 1>
- <boundary 2>

## Workflow
- <workflow step 1>
- <workflow step 2>

## Response Style
- <style element 1>
- <style element 2>

## Self-Introduction
When users ask questions like "Who are you?" or "What can you do?", respond in this style:

"<self-introduction template>"

Step 4: Set Up Memory Structure#

Create a memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md file in the agent directory.

Important Notes#

• Agent Naming: Use lowercase letters and hyphens; avoid spaces and special characters
• SOUL.md Required: Every agent must have this file
• Directory Location: Place uniformly under ~/.openclaw/workspace-<agent-name>

Example#

Create a customer service assistant agent that is professional, patient, and good at communication