- name
- openclaw-kilo-agent
- description
- High-performance coding agent and browser automation orchestrator using the Kilo CLI. Use when you need to: (1) Offload heavy-duty coding tasks (refactoring, multi-file edits, complex implementations), (2) Execute browser automation workflows (scraping, form-filling, navigating websites), (3) Manage sessions and context across different Kilo runs, (4) Use MCP servers for extended capabilities (Puppeteer, GitHub, FileSystem). This skill is the 'hands' for OpenClaw's 'brain'.
OpenClaw-Kilo-Agent
This skill coordinates the Kilo CLI to perform complex execution tasks, from deep codebase refactoring to automated browser interactions.
Core Capabilities
- Heavy-Lifting Coding: Offload file-intensive tasks to the specialized Kilo agent.
- Browser Automation: Control web browsers via Puppeteer MCP integration.
- Session Continuity: Resume or fork existing Kilo sessions to maintain context.
- Autonomous Execution: Run Kilo with
--autofor hands-free automation in OpenClaw.
Setting Up Kilo
If Kilo is not yet configured, follow the instructions in setup-guide.md.
Key Config Location: ~/.config/kilo/kilo.json
Workflow Pattern
For a detailed breakdown of the "Brain and Hands" execution strategy, see workflow.md.
1. Basic Task Execution
To run a one-shot task with Kilo:
kilo run --model <model> --auto "<prompt>"2. Browser Automation Task
To run a browser-based task using the Puppeteer MCP:
kilo run --model <model> --auto "Use your puppeteer MCP tool to navigate to <URL>, <actions>, and report back <results>."3. Session Management
To list, continue, or fork sessions:
# List all sessions
kilo session list
# Continue the last session
kilo run --continue --model <model> --auto "<next task>"
# Fork a specific session
kilo run --session <sessionID> --fork --model <model> --auto "<experimental task>"4. Monitoring Progress
If a task takes a long time, use the process tool to poll the Kilo run.
Best Practices
- Specify the Model: Always use
--model <provider/model>to ensure consistency (e.g.,kilo/minimax/minimax-m2.5:free). - Use Auto-Approval: Always include the
--autoflag when running Kilo from OpenClaw to avoid hanging on permission prompts. - Prompt Engineering: Be specific about the desired output. Kilo is powerful but benefits from clear, structured instructions.
- Check Stats: Use
kilo statsto monitor token usage and costs.