openclaw-kilo-agent

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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'."

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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 --auto for 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  --auto ""

2. Browser Automation Task

To run a browser-based task using the Puppeteer MCP:

kilo run --model  --auto "Use your puppeteer MCP tool to navigate to , , and report back ."

3. Session Management

To list, continue, or fork sessions:

# List all sessions
kilo session list
Continue the last session
kilo run --continue --model  --auto ""
Fork a specific session
kilo run --session  --fork --model  --auto ""

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 to ensure consistency (e.g., kilo/minimax/minimax-m2.5:free).

Use Auto-Approval: Always include the --auto flag 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 stats to monitor token usage and costs.

Specify the Model: Always use --model to ensure consistency (e.g., kilo/minimax/minimax-m2.5:free).

Use Auto-Approval: Always include the --auto flag 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 stats to monitor token usage and costs.