soulcraft

Create and improve SOUL.md files for OpenClaw agent identities and boundaries.

22|2|Updated Jan 31, 2026

Search Tags:#self-improvement #OpenClaw #soul.md #persona-design #identity-alignment #memory-continuity #AI-persona

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/kesslerio/soulcraft-openclaw-skill --skill soulcraft

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: soulcraft
Source: https://github.com/kesslerio/soulcraft-openclaw-skill/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kesslerio/soulcraft-openclaw-skill --skill soulcraft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps OpenClaw designers and teams craft coherent and evolving SOUL.md files that define an agent's identity, core values, boundaries, and relationship with users, ensuring consistent persona development.

Core Features & Use Cases

New Soul Creation: Guides discovery, character shaping, and alignment with IDENTITY.md to bootstrap a brand-new agent soul.
Soul Improvement: Analyzes existing SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md to identify gaps and propose targeted enhancements while preserving voice.
Self-Reflection Guidance: Provides prompts for agents to reflect on their ongoing growth and how to evolve safely over time.

Quick Start

Say: "Help me craft a SOUL.md for my OpenClaw agent." or "I want to create a soul for my agent." Then follow the guided phases to produce a draft and alignment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about soulcraft

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

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How do I create a SOUL.md file for an OpenClaw AI agent?▼

To create a SOUL.md for an OpenClaw agent, use guided discovery and character shaping to define the agent's identity, core values, and boundaries, aligning the output with IDENTITY.md for consistent persona development.

What is a SOUL.md file and when do I need one for AI persona design?▼

A SOUL.md file defines an AI agent's identity, core values, boundaries, and relationship with users. You need it during agent bootstrap to ensure coherent and evolving persona development across git-controlled workspaces.

How do I improve an existing AI persona's SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md?▼

Improving an existing AI persona involves analyzing the current SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md to identify gaps, proposing targeted enhancements, and preserving the original voice while maintaining memory continuity and identity alignment.

How do agents handle self-reflection for ongoing identity alignment?▼

Agents handle self-reflection for ongoing identity alignment by using specific prompts designed to guide their growth, ensuring they evolve safely over time while maintaining coherence with their defined boundaries and values.

Can I use structured SOUL.md content in git-controlled workspaces?▼

Yes, you can use structured SOUL.md content in git-controlled workspaces. The drafting process outputs structured content and practical alignment plans suitable for version control and collaborative agent persona design.