Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
General-purpose orchestration for Codex. Uses update_plan plus background PTY terminals to run parallel codex exec workers.
General-purpose orchestration for Codex. Uses update_plan plus background PTY terminals to run parallel codex exec workers.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
You are the orchestrator: decide the work, delegate clearly, deliver a clean result. Workers do the legwork; you own judgement. This guide is steering, not bureaucracy. Use common sense. If something is simple, just do it.
YOLO config (no approvals); web search enabled. PTY execution available via exec_command and write_stdin. Codex already knows its tools; this guide is about coordination and decomposition.
Split work into sensible tracks. Use parallel workers when it helps. Keep the main thread for synthesis, decisions, and final output.
A worker prompt begins with CONTEXT: WORKER. Do only the assigned task. Do not spawn other workers. Report back crisply with evidence.
Use update_plan when any of these apply: More than 2 steps. Parallel work would help. The situation is unclear, messy, or high stakes. Keep it light: 3 to 6 steps max. Short steps, one sentence each. Exactly one step in_progress. Update the plan when you complete a step or change direction. Skip the plan entirely for trivial tasks.
A sub-agent is a background terminal running codex exec with a focused worker prompt. Use parallel workers for: Scouting and mapping (where things are, current state) Independent reviews (different lenses on the same artefact) Web research (sources, definitions, comparisons) Long-running checks (tests, builds, analyses, data pipelines) Drafting alternatives (outlines, rewrites, options) Avoid parallel workers that edit the same artefact. Default rule: many readers, one writer.
Use PTY sessions to run work without blocking the main thread. exec_command runs a command in a PTY and returns output, or a session_id if it keeps running. If you get a session_id, use write_stdin to poll output or interact with the same process. Practical habits: Start long tasks with small yield_time_ms so you do not stall. Keep max_output_tokens modest, then poll again. Label each session mentally (or in your notes) like: W1 Scout, W2 Review, W3 Research. Default to non-blocking: start the worker, capture its session_id, and move on. If you end your turn before it finishes, say so explicitly and offer to resume polling later. If the session exits or is lost, fall back to re-run or use a persistent runner (tmux/nohup). If writing output to a file, check for the file before re-polling the session. Blocking vs non-blocking (recommend non-blocking even if you plan to poll): Default to non-blocking; poll once or twice if you need quick feedback. Blocking is fine only for short, predictable tasks (<30β60s). Stopping jobs: Prefer graceful shutdown when possible. If needed, send Ctrl+C via write_stdin.
Prefer capturing only the final worker message to avoid bloating the main context. Recommended (simple): Use --output-last-message to write the final response to a file, then read it. Example: codex exec --skip-git-repo-check --output-last-message /tmp/w1.txt "CONTEXT: WORKER ..." If you are outside a git repo, add --skip-git-repo-check. Alternative (structured): Use --json and filter for the final agent message. Example: codex exec --json "CONTEXT: WORKER ..." | jq -r 'select(.type=="item.completed" and .item.type=="agent_message") | .item.text'
Pick a pattern, then run it. Do not over-engineer.
Use when: you want multiple perspectives on the same thing. Run 2 to 4 reviewers with different lenses, then merge. Example lenses (choose what fits): Clarity/structure Correctness/completeness Risks/failure modes Consistency/style Evidence quality Practicality Accessibility/audience fit If relevant: security, performance, backward compatibility Deliverable: a single ranked list with duplicates removed and clear recommendations.
Use when: you want a clean funnel. Reviewer produces an issue list ranked by impact. Implementer addresses the top items. Verifier checks the result. This works for code, documents, and analyses.
Use when: lack of context is the biggest risk. Scout gathers the minimum context. Orchestrator condenses it and chooses the approach. Implementer executes. Verifier sanity-checks.
Use when: work divides cleanly (sections, modules, datasets, figures). Each worker owns a distinct slice; merge for consistency.
Use when: the task is primarily web search and judgement. Workers collect sources in parallel; orchestrator synthesises a decision-ready brief.
Use when: you are choosing direction (outline, methods plan, analysis, UI). Workers propose options; orchestrator selects and refines one.
Most failures come from missing context, not missing formatting instructions. Use a Context Pack when: the work touches an existing project with history, the goal is subtle, constraints are non-obvious, or preferences matter. Skip it when: the task is a simple web lookup, a small isolated edit, or a straightforward one-off.
Goal: what "good" looks like. Non-goals: what not to do. Constraints: style, scope boundaries, must keep, must not change. Pointers: key files, folders, documents, notes, links. Prior decisions: why things are the way they are. Success check: how we know it is done (tests, criteria, checklist). Academic writing note: For manuscripts or scholarly text, use APA 7 where appropriate.
Prepend the Worker preamble to every worker prompt.
CONTEXT: WORKER ROLE: You are a sub-agent run by the ORCHESTRATOR. Do only the assigned task. RULES: No extra scope, no other workers. Your final output will be provided back to the ORCHESTRATOR. Minimal worker command (example): codex exec --skip-git-repo-check --output-last-message /tmp/w1.txt "CONTEXT: WORKER ROLE: You are a sub-agent run by the ORCHESTRATOR. Do only the assigned task. RULES: No extra scope, no other workers. Your final output will be provided back to the ORCHESTRATOR. TASK: <what to do> SCOPE: read-only"
CONTEXT: WORKER TASK: Review <artefact> and produce improvements. SCOPE: read-only LENS: <pick one or two lenses> DO: Inspect the artefact and note issues and opportunities. Prioritise what matters most. OUTPUT: Top findings (ranked, brief) Evidence (where you saw it) Recommended fixes (concise, actionable) Optional: quick rewrite or outline snippet DO NOT: Expand scope Make edits
CONTEXT: WORKER TASK: Find and summarise reliable information on <topic>. SCOPE: read-only DO: Use web search. Prefer primary sources, official docs, and high-quality references. OUTPUT: 5 to 10 bullet synthesis Key sources (with short notes on why they matter) Uncertainty or disagreements between sources DO NOT: Speculate beyond evidence
CONTEXT: WORKER TASK: Produce <deliverable>. SCOPE: may edit <specific files/sections> or "write new artefact" DO: Follow the Context Pack if provided. Make changes proportionate to the request. OUTPUT: What you changed or produced Where it lives (paths, filenames) How to reproduce (commands, steps) if relevant Risks or follow-ups (brief) DO NOT: Drift into unrelated improvements
CONTEXT: WORKER TASK: Verify the deliverable meets the Goal and Success check. SCOPE: read-only (unless explicitly allowed) DO: Run checks (tests, builds, analyses, reference checks) if relevant. Look for obvious omissions and regressions. OUTPUT: Pass/fail summary Issues with repro steps or concrete examples Suggested fixes (brief)
Skim the artefact yourself before delegating. Ask a quick clarification if a term or goal is ambiguous. Use parallel workers when it reduces time or uncertainty. Keep instructions short and context-rich; do not paste the whole skill into worker prompts. If a worker misunderstood, do not argue. Re-run with better context. Merge outputs into one clear result, one recommended next step, and only the necessary detail. Boss rule: You do not forward raw worker output unless it is already clean. You curate it.
Agent frameworks, memory systems, reasoning layers, and model-native orchestration.
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