agents

Create and update OpenClaw agent manifest YAML files under agents/.

Updated Feb 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abzhaw/juliaz_agents --skill agents-abzhaw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agents
Source: https://github.com/abzhaw/juliaz_agents/tree/main/julia/openclaw/skills/agents
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abzhaw/juliaz_agents --skill agents-abzhaw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding new agents and updating their manifests in agents/ to ensure correct configuration, skills, and transports across the OpenClaw system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create and modify agent manifests under agents/ to define name, kind, metadata, transport, and required skills.
  • Validate configurations with guidance for onboarding, health checks, and logging, and re-load changes into MCP-backed agents.
  • Use cases include adding new agents, updating existing ones, and aligning agent behavior with system requirements.

Quick Start

Copy a template YAML into agents/ and customize its metadata, transport, and required skills to onboard a new agent.

Frequently Asked Questions about agents

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I onboard a new agent using a YAML manifest?

To onboard a new agent, you create a YAML manifest under the agents/ directory and configure its name, kind, metadata, transport, and required skills. This process registers the agent within the OpenClaw ecosystem.

What is an OpenClaw agent manifest and how does it work?

An OpenClaw agent manifest is a YAML configuration file that defines an agent's metadata, transport details, required skills, and logging settings. It enforces structured configuration for agents operating across the OpenClaw system.

How do I update transport and skill configurations for existing agents?

You update existing agents by editing their YAML definitions in the agents/ directory to modify transport details and required skills. Reloading these changes applies the new configurations to MCP-backed agents.

What metadata is required when creating an agent manifest?

Creating an agent manifest requires structured metadata including the agent name, kind, and metadata.description, alongside configurations for transport, required skills, and logging settings.

Does the agent onboarding process validate MCP-backed configurations?

Yes, the agent onboarding process validates configurations and provides guidance for health checks and logging. This ensures MCP-backed agents correctly load and align with system requirements.