deterministic-controller

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name: deterministic-controller description: Deterministic, evidence-gated controller templates for OpenClaw (HEARTBEAT/ACTIVITIES + sprint template + poll cron payload). Docs-only: installs no services and makes no config changes by itself.

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Deterministic Controller for OpenClaw (Docs-only)

USE WHEN

You want a deterministic, repeatable orchestration loop for OpenClaw (heartbeat + cron poll + subagents).

You want evidence-gated completion (no DONE without artifact paths).

You want a lean portfolio queue (ACTIVITIES.md) with external sprint-plan import via Plan Path.

DON'T USE WHEN

You want a turnkey, self-modifying installer that patches config / creates cron jobs automatically.

You need complex runtime code; this skill is templates + docs.

Outputs

Template files under this skill folder:

- templates/HEARTBEAT.md - templates/ACTIVITIES.md - templates/SPRINT_TEMPLATE.md

Copy/paste prompts:

- examples/setup_prompt.md - examples/project_to_sprint_prompt.md

Cron payload text:

- docs/poll_cron_payload.txt

Config guidance:

- docs/openclaw_config_snippets.md

How to use

Start with the repo README:

README.md

Then copy templates into your workspace and set:

in HEARTBEAT.md

heartbeat prompt + cadence in openclaw.json (see docs/openclaw_config_snippets.md)

This skill intentionally does not execute commands or change config automatically.