Hot-patch openclaw.json to switch the Manager Agent's LLM model.
npx skills add https://github.com/alibaba/hiclaw --skill model-switch-alibaba
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: model-switch Source: https://github.com/alibaba/hiclaw/tree/main/manager/agent/skills/model-switch Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alibaba/hiclaw --skill model-switch-alibaba
This Skill allows for the dynamic and seamless switching of the Manager Agent's underlying Large Language Model (LLM) without requiring a full system restart.
Use the model-switch skill to update the manager's model to claude-sonnet-4-6.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
To hot-swap the LLM model, the Skill patches the openclaw.json configuration file to update the model ID, context window, and max tokens, allowing you to switch models without a full system restart.
Model switching validates model reachability by testing connectivity through the AI Gateway before applying any configuration changes, ensuring the new LLM is accessible before the hot-patch is committed.
Yes, you can disable reasoning for specific models. The Skill supports reasoning control, allowing you to explicitly enable or disable the model's reasoning capabilities when patching the configuration.
Yes, hot-swapping supports context window overrides. The Skill patches the configuration to apply custom context window sizes and max token limits alongside the new model ID.
You need to switch the underlying LLM model when performance issues arise with the current model or when a new, more capable model becomes available, ensuring continuous and optimized operation.
The best way to update the Manager Agent is by using this Skill to hot-patch the openclaw.json file, which handles model validation, context window overrides, and reasoning control automatically.
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