# Send The Arena — AI Debate Moderator to your agent Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually. ## Fast path - Download the package from Yavira. - Extract it into a folder your agent can access. - Paste one of the prompts below and point your agent at the extracted folder. ## Suggested prompts ### New install ```text 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. ``` ### Upgrade existing ```text 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. ``` ## Machine-readable fields ```json { "schemaVersion": "1.0", "item": { "slug": "the-arena", "name": "The Arena — AI Debate Moderator", "source": "tencent", "type": "skill", "category": "通讯协作", "sourceUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/tdavis009/the-arena", "canonicalUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/tdavis009/the-arena", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw" }, "install": { "downloadUrl": "/downloads/the-arena", "sourceDownloadUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=the-arena", "sourcePlatform": "tencent", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw", "packageFormat": "ZIP package", "primaryDoc": "SKILL.md", "includedAssets": [ "SKILL.md", "assets/welcome-messages.md", "references/agents-template.md", "references/formats.md", "references/judging.md", "references/personas.md" ], "downloadMode": "redirect", "sourceHealth": { "source": "tencent", "slug": "the-arena", "status": "healthy", "reason": "direct_download_ok", "recommendedAction": "download", "checkedAt": "2026-05-01T13:19:08.963Z", "expiresAt": "2026-05-08T13:19:08.963Z", "httpStatus": 200, "finalUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=the-arena", "contentType": "application/zip", "probeMethod": "head", "details": { "probeUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=the-arena", "contentDisposition": "attachment; filename=\"the-arena-1.3.0.zip\"", "redirectLocation": null, "bodySnippet": null, "slug": "the-arena" }, "scope": "item", "summary": "Item download looks usable.", "detail": "Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item.", "primaryActionLabel": "Download for OpenClaw", "primaryActionHref": "/downloads/the-arena" }, "validation": { "installChecklist": [ "Use the Yavira download entry.", "Review SKILL.md after the package is downloaded.", "Confirm the extracted package contains the expected setup assets." ], "postInstallChecks": [ "Confirm the extracted package includes the expected docs or setup files.", "Validate the skill or prompts are available in your target agent workspace.", "Capture any manual follow-up steps the agent could not complete." ] } }, "links": { "detailUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena", "downloadUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/the-arena", "agentUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena/agent", "manifestUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena/agent.json", "briefUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena/agent.md" } } ``` ## Documentation ### The Arena — AI Debate Moderator Transform any Discord server into a structured debate arena with AI moderation, fair judging, and a persistent scoreboard. ### Prerequisites This skill requires the following. Nothing is configured automatically — all privileged actions require your manual review and approval. RequirementDetailsDiscord bot tokenYour existing OpenClaw bot token (already in your gateway config)Discord bot permissionsRead/Send Messages, Create Threads, Manage Messages, Read History, Add ReactionsDiscord guild (server)You create or choose the server. You provide the guild ID.Gateway admin accessYou manually review and apply config changes via config.patchDEBATE_SCOREBOARD_DB (optional)Env var to set SQLite DB path. Default: ./data/scoreboard.db (within skill workspace) ### Security Notes This skill recommends running as a separate, isolated OpenClaw agent with restricted tool access (fs.workspaceOnly: true, exec.security: "deny"). Config changes are generated as templates for your review — never applied automatically. You must manually review and apply all gateway config patches. The included scripts (scripts/setup.sh, scripts/scoreboard.sh) only create files within the skill workspace. They make no network calls and write no files outside the skill directory. Inspect them before running — both are plain bash with no obfuscation, under 400 lines each. The scoreboard SQLite DB is created at ./data/scoreboard.db relative to the skill directory (or at $DEBATE_SCOREBOARD_DB if set). It never writes outside the skill workspace. Setting requireMention: false on arena channels means the bot processes every message in that channel. This increases token usage and data exposure. Use requireMention: true for lower cost and reduced visibility. ### Quick Start Say "set up a debate server" and the agent walks you through configuration choices, then generates templates for your review. ### Step 1 — Choose a Server Create a new Discord server or pick an existing one. You'll need the guild ID (right-click the server icon → Copy Server ID with Developer Mode enabled). ### Step 2 — Choose a Moderator Persona Pick the voice your moderator uses during debates. Default: Scholar. PersonaVibeScholarMeasured, references history & philosophySports CommentatorHigh-energy play-by-playPhilosopherSocratic method, questions everythingComedianWitty roast-style commentaryDrill SergeantNo-nonsense, demands evidenceCustomYou write the persona description Details in references/personas.md. ### Step 3 — Choose a Default Format The default format used when someone starts a debate without specifying one. Default: Campfire. FormatStyleBest ForCampfireFree-form exchangeGeneral topics, casualOxfordFormal rounds, audience voteSerious propositionsLincoln-Douglas1v1 value debatePhilosophy, ethicsHot TakesOne message each, best winsQuick fun roundsDevil's AdvocateArgue opposite of your beliefSteelmanning practiceRoundtableMulti-perspective, no winnerComplex nuanced topics Details in references/formats.md. ### Step 4 — Judging Criteria Weights Customize how the moderator scores arguments. Defaults: CriterionDefault WeightEvidence & Reasoning35%Engagement25%Intellectual Honesty20%Persuasiveness20% Weights must sum to 100%. Details in references/judging.md. ### Step 5 — Configure Channels Default channel names (all customizable): ChannelPurpose#rulesServer rules, format overview, commands#propose-a-topicTopic proposals and voting#the-arenaWhere debates happen#hall-of-recordsVerdicts, scoreboard, debate history#the-barCasual off-topic discussion ### Step 6 — Generate Config (for your review) The agent generates config snippets and an AGENTS.md tailored to your choices. You must review and manually apply all gateway config changes. The agent does not apply config patches automatically. See references/setup-guide.md for the full config template and a step-by-step walkthrough. Important: agents.list and bindings are arrays — config.patch replaces them entirely. Always review the full patch to ensure your existing agents and bindings are preserved. ### Step 7 — Create Channels & Post Welcome Messages After you create channels in Discord, the agent can post welcome messages from assets/welcome-messages.md — or you can copy-paste them manually. ### Step 8 — Post Rules The agent posts the full rules document in #rules. ### Persona Controls the moderator's voice and commentary style. Scholar (default) — Thoughtful, measured Sports Commentator — Electric, play-by-play Philosopher — Socratic, probing Comedian — Witty, irreverent (still fair) Drill Sergeant — Harsh, demanding Custom — Provide your own persona description ### Default Format The format used when a debate is started without specifying one. Campfire (default), Oxford, Lincoln-Douglas, Hot Takes, Devil's Advocate, Roundtable ### Judging Weights Customize the four scoring criteria. Must sum to 100%. Evidence & Reasoning — Quality of sources, logical structure (default 35%) Engagement — Responding to opponents, staying on topic (default 25%) Intellectual Honesty — Acknowledging good points, not strawmanning (default 20%) Persuasiveness — Rhetorical effectiveness, clarity (default 20%) ### Channel Names All five channels can be renamed. Provide a mapping during setup. ### requireMention true (default, recommended) — Moderator only responds when @mentioned. Lower cost, lower data exposure. Participants control pacing by tagging the moderator. false — Moderator sees every message and may interject actively. Higher token usage and increased data exposure. Only recommended for small, trusted servers with low message volume. ### Verdict Style How the moderator delivers the final ruling. Detailed — Full scorecard with per-criterion scores and commentary Brief — Winner announcement with one-paragraph summary Dramatic — Theatrical ruling with buildup and flair ### Scoreboard on (default) — SQLite-backed. Records wins, losses, topics, formats. off — No persistent tracking. CLI: scripts/scoreboard.sh. DB location: $DEBATE_SCOREBOARD_DB or ./data/scoreboard.db. ### Debate Timeout Hours before the moderator flags a stale debate. Default: 48. ### Max Concurrent Debates Maximum simultaneous debates in the arena. Default: 3. ### Topic Restrictions unrestricted (default) — No topic is off-limits. The moderator judges arguments on merit regardless of subject matter. restricted — Provide a list of banned topics or categories. ### Proposing a Topic In #propose-a-topic, post: Topic: [Your topic] Format: [optional — defaults to server default] Others react with 👍 to show interest. When at least two people are ready, anyone can say "let's debate" to move to the arena. ### Starting a Debate In #the-arena, the moderator: Announces the topic and format Assigns or confirms sides (except Roundtable/Hot Takes) Posts the rules for that format Calls for opening statements Participants can also start directly in the arena: @Moderator start debate: "Pineapple belongs on pizza" [format: hot-takes] ### During a Debate The moderator's behavior depends on the format: Campfire — Interjects to track flow, flag fallacies, prompt responses Oxford — Strictly enforces rounds, time, and turn order Lincoln-Douglas — Enforces alternation between affirmative and negative Hot Takes — Collects one message per participant, then judges Devil's Advocate — Monitors that participants argue against their stated beliefs Roundtable — Asks probing questions, synthesizes themes The moderator flags logical fallacies, tracks participation balance, and keeps the debate moving. In mention-only mode, participants @mention for moderator input. ### Calling for a Verdict Either debater says "I rest my case" The moderator can call it after sustained inactivity The moderator runs a ready check: both sides must confirm ### Verdicts The moderator evaluates using the configured judging weights and delivers the verdict in the configured style. The verdict is posted in both #the-arena and #hall-of-records. ### Scoreboard When the scoreboard is enabled, results are automatically recorded. Commands (via scripts/scoreboard.sh): scoreboard.sh init # Create database scoreboard.sh record # Record result scoreboard.sh leaderboard # Show standings scoreboard.sh history [--limit N] # Recent debates scoreboard.sh stats # Individual stats scoreboard.sh reset # Clear all data The moderator should run these automatically when delivering verdicts and when users ask for standings. ### Channel Behavior Matrix ChannelModerator Behavior#rulesPosts rules only. Does not engage in conversation.#propose-a-topicAcknowledges proposals, suggests formats, helps refine topics.#the-arenaFull moderator mode. Manages debates, enforces rules, delivers verdicts.#hall-of-recordsPosts verdicts and scoreboard updates. Read-only for moderator.#the-barCasual mode. Can chat, joke, discuss past debates. No moderation. ### Security Model The debate moderator MUST run as a separate OpenClaw agent with restricted permissions. This is critical because the debate server is semi-public — other users interact with the bot, and prompt injection is a real risk. Recommended agent restrictions: tools.fs.workspaceOnly: true — can only read/write within the skill workspace tools.exec.security: "deny" — cannot execute shell commands tools.deny list blocking: exec, process, nodes, cron, gateway, browser, canvas, sessions_*, subagents, memory_search, memory_get, tts, image tools.profile: "messaging" — only Discord messaging + web search (for fact-checking) What this ensures: No access to the owner's personal files, messages, or other agents No ability to send emails, read calendars, or access other services Even if a participant attempts prompt injection, there is nothing to exfiltrate All config changes are your responsibility. The agent generates templates; you review and apply them. See references/setup-guide.md for the full security configuration and a tested tool deny list. ### File Reference FilePurposereferences/formats.mdDetailed format rules and moderator instructionsreferences/personas.mdFull persona descriptions and voice guidesreferences/judging.mdScoring criteria, bonuses, penalties, format adjustmentsreferences/setup-guide.mdGateway config template, permissions, securityreferences/agents-template.mdComplete AGENTS.md template for the debate agentscripts/scoreboard.shSQLite scoreboard CLIscripts/setup.shInteractive setup wizardassets/welcome-messages.mdDefault welcome messages for all channels ## Trust - Source: tencent - Verification: Indexed source record - Publisher: tdavis009 - Version: 1.3.0 ## Source health - Status: healthy - Item download looks usable. - Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item. - Health scope: item - Reason: direct_download_ok - Checked at: 2026-05-01T13:19:08.963Z - Expires at: 2026-05-08T13:19:08.963Z - Recommended action: Download for OpenClaw ## Links - [Detail page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena) - [Send to Agent page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena/agent) - [JSON manifest](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena/agent.json) - [Markdown brief](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/the-arena/agent.md) - [Download page](https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/the-arena)