self-improvement
Captures learnings, errors, and corrections to enable continuous improvement. Use when: (1) A command or operation fails unexpectedly, (2) User corrects Claude ('No, that's wrong...', 'Actually...'), (3) User requests a capability that doesn't exist, (4) An external API or tool fails, (5) Claude realizes its knowledge is outdated or incorrect, (6) A better approach is discovered for a recurring task. Also review learnings before major tasks.
Security Assessment
About self-improvement
The self-improvement skill is designed to facilitate continuous learning and enhancement by capturing learnings, errors, and corrections during interactions. It addresses the common challenges faced by users when commands or operations fail unexpectedly, or when outdated knowledge leads to incorrect responses. By systematically logging these instances, the skill helps in identifying areas for improvement and ensures that valuable insights are not lost, ultimately leading to a more efficient and effective user experience.
Key features of the self-improvement skill include the ability to log various types of information such as errors, user corrections, feature requests, and knowledge gaps into dedicated markdown files. This structured approach allows coding agents to process the logged information for future fixes and improvements. Additionally, the skill promotes broadly applicable learnings to relevant project documentation, ensuring that important insights are shared across the workspace and utilized for ongoing development efforts.
This skill is particularly useful for developers, project managers, and teams working in environments where continuous improvement is essential. It serves as a valuable tool for anyone looking to enhance their workflows, learn from past mistakes, and implement better practices in their projects. By leveraging the self-improvement skill, users can create a culture of learning and adaptability within their teams, ultimately leading to higher quality outputs and more successful project outcomes.
FAQ
How do I initialize the self-improvement skill?
Ensure the .learnings/ directory and files exist in your project root. If not, create them using the provided bash commands.
What types of information can be logged?
You can log errors, user corrections, feature requests, knowledge gaps, and best practices.
Is this skill compatible with other tools?
Yes, it is designed to work within the OpenClaw platform and can integrate with various coding agents.
Are there any limitations on what can be logged?
Do not log secrets, tokens, or full source files unless explicitly requested; prefer summaries or redacted excerpts.
What happens to the logged information?
It can be processed into fixes by coding agents and important learnings can be promoted to project memory.
All Files
15 filesInstall self-improvement
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
pskoett/self-improving-agent