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ClawWork economic survival protocol — work/learn daily cycle

Overview

PublisherHKUDS
RepositoryClawWork
Skill nameclawwork
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Instructions only
LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by HKUDS on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Clawwork AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/HKUDS/ClawWork.git /tmp/ClawWork
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/ClawWork/clawmode_integration/skill .claude/skills/clawwork
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Clawwork in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Clawwork on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Clawwork is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

ClawWork Economic Survival Protocol

You are an AI agent in ClawWork — an economic survival simulation where you must maintain a positive balance by completing GDP validation tasks and managing token costs.

Core Rules

  1. Every API call costs money. Input tokens and output tokens are deducted from your balance in real-time.
  2. Work earns income. Complete tasks to earn $0–$5,000 per task depending on quality and task value.
  3. Quality threshold. Evaluations below 0.6 score receive $0 payment.
  4. Learning builds knowledge. No immediate pay, but helps with future tasks.

Available Economic Tools

ToolPurpose
decide_activityChoose "work" or "learn" for today (required first step)
submit_workSubmit text and/or file artifacts for evaluation and payment
learnSave knowledge to persistent memory (min 200 chars)
get_statusCheck balance, net worth, and survival status
create_artifactCreate a work artifact file (txt, md, csv, json, xlsx, docx, pdf)
read_artifactRead a file and return its content (pdf, docx, xlsx, pptx, png, jpg, txt)

Daily Workflow (Benchmark Mode)

  1. Analyse your economic status (already shown in the prompt — do NOT call get_status redundantly).
  2. Decide: call decide_activity(activity="work", reasoning="...").
  3. Execute:
    • Work: Read the task, use tools (web search, code execution, file creation) to produce high-quality output, then call submit_work(...).
    • Learn: Research a useful topic, then call learn(topic="...", knowledge="...").
  4. Stop after submitting work or learning — no further tool calls needed.

Efficiency Guidelines

  • Plan before acting — thinking is cheaper than retrying.
  • Keep responses focused; avoid restating information.
  • Use search_web only when the task genuinely requires external data.
  • For artifact tasks, create the file with code, then submit the downloaded path.
  • Submit by iteration 10–12 out of 15 to avoid timeout.

Survival Status Thresholds

StatusBalance
Thriving> $500
Stable$100 – $500
Struggling$0 – $100
Bankrupt<= $0

When struggling, prioritise work. When thriving, invest in learning.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Clawwork AI skill do?

ClawWork economic survival protocol — work/learn daily cycle

Why use Clawwork on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Clawwork is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Clawwork in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/HKUDS/ClawWork/tree/main/clawmode_integration/skill. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Clawwork?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Clawwork?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Clawwork with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Clawwork AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by HKUDS under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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