OpenClaw-Kilo-Agent#

This skill coordinates the Kilo CLI to perform complex execution tasks, from deep codebase refactoring to automated browser interactions.

Core Capabilities#

• Heavy-Lifting Coding: Offload file-intensive tasks to the specialized Kilo agent.
• Browser Automation: Control web browsers via Puppeteer MCP integration.
• Session Continuity: Resume or fork existing Kilo sessions to maintain context.
• Autonomous Execution: Run Kilo with --auto for hands-free automation in OpenClaw.

Setting Up Kilo#

If Kilo is not yet configured, follow the instructions in setup-guide.md.

Key Config Location: ~/.config/kilo/kilo.json

Workflow Pattern#

For a detailed breakdown of the "Brain and Hands" execution strategy, see workflow.md.

1. Basic Task Execution#

To run a one-shot task with Kilo:

bash

kilo run --model <model> --auto "<prompt>"

2. Browser Automation Task#

To run a browser-based task using the Puppeteer MCP:

bash

kilo run --model <model> --auto "Use your puppeteer MCP tool to navigate to <URL>, <actions>, and report back <results>."

3. Session Management#

To list, continue, or fork sessions:

bash

# List all sessions
kilo session list

# Continue the last session
kilo run --continue --model <model> --auto "<next task>"

# Fork a specific session
kilo run --session <sessionID> --fork --model <model> --auto "<experimental task>"

4. Monitoring Progress#

If a task takes a long time, use the process tool to poll the Kilo run.

Best Practices#

• Specify the Model: Always use --model <provider/model> to ensure consistency (e.g., kilo/minimax/minimax-m2.5:free).
• Use Auto-Approval: Always include the --auto flag when running Kilo from OpenClaw to avoid hanging on permission prompts.
• Prompt Engineering: Be specific about the desired output. Kilo is powerful but benefits from clear, structured instructions.
• Check Stats: Use kilo stats to monitor token usage and costs.