octo

Smart router - Single entry point with natural language intent detection

Write an AI-optimized PRD using multi-AI orchestration and 100-point scoring framework

Run content analysis pipeline on URL(s) to extract patterns and create anatomy guides

Start a creative thought partner brainstorming session

Generate an optimized prompt for any task using meta-prompting techniques

Score an existing PRD against the 100-point AI-optimization framework

Check Claude Octopus setup status and get configuration instructions

Shortcut for /octo:sys-setup - Check Claude Octopus setup status

Switch to Knowledge Work mode (or toggle with off)

Switch to Dev Work mode - optimized for software development

AI Debate Hub - Structured three-way debates between Claude, Gemini, and Codex

Expert code review with comprehensive quality assessment and security analysis

Deep research with multi-source synthesis and comprehensive analysis

Security audit with OWASP compliance and vulnerability detection

Systematic debugging with methodical problem investigation

Test-driven development with red-green-refactor discipline

Execute tasks in loops with conditions, iterative improvements until goals are met

Document delivery with export to PPTX, DOCX, PDF formats

Full Double Diamond workflow - Research → Define → Develop → Deliver

Discovery phase - Multi-AI research and exploration

Definition phase - Clarify and scope problems with multi-AI consensus

Development phase - Build solutions with multi-AI implementation and quality gates

Delivery phase - Review, validate, and test with multi-AI quality assurance

Research and discovery phase - Multi-AI research with broad exploration

Definition phase - Requirements clarification and scope definition

Development phase - Multi-AI implementation with quality gates

Delivery phase - Quality assurance, validation, and review

Force multi-provider parallel execution for any task - manual override mode

Intelligent plan builder - creates strategic execution plans (doesn't execute). Use /octo:embrace to execute plans.

Quick execution mode for ad-hoc tasks without full workflow overhead

Design System & Product Reverse-Engineering - Extract tokens, components, architecture, and PRDs from codebases or live products

Configure AI provider models for Claude Octopus workflows

Run comprehensive multi-AI validation on code or project targets

Show Claude Octopus workflow and provider status

Restore project context from prior Claude Octopus session

Finalize project delivery with validation and checkpointing

Track, inspect, and resolve cross-session Octopus issues

Restore project state from a saved checkpoint

Generate slide deck presentations from briefs or research

Manage the scheduled workflow runner daemon (start/stop/status)

Manage scheduled workflow jobs (add/list/remove/enable/disable/logs)

NLSpec authoring - Structured specification from multi-AI research

Team of Teams - Decompose compound tasks across independent claude instances

GitHub-aware work monitor - triages issues, PRs, and CI failures

OpenClaw instance administration — manage hosts across macOS, Ubuntu/Debian, Docker, OCI, and Proxmox

Environment diagnostics — check providers, auth, config, hooks, scheduler, and more

Dark Factory Mode - Spec-in, software-out autonomous pipeline

Two-stage review: spec compliance then code quality

Expert academic writer specializing in research papers, grant proposals, abstracts, and scholarly communication. Masters academic writing conventions, peer review preparation, and research dissemination. Use PROACTIVELY for paper drafting, grant writing, or academic communication.

Build production-ready LLM applications, advanced RAG systems, and intelligent agents. Implements vector search, multimodal AI, agent orchestration, and enterprise AI integrations. Use PROACTIVELY for LLM features, chatbots, AI agents, or AI-powered applications.

Expert backend architect specializing in scalable API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. Masters REST/GraphQL/gRPC APIs, event-driven architectures, service mesh patterns, and modern backend frameworks. Handles service boundary definition, inter-service communication, resilience patterns, and observability. Use PROACTIVELY when creating new backend services or APIs.

Master modern business analysis with AI-powered analytics, real-time dashboards, and data-driven insights. Build comprehensive KPI frameworks, predictive models, and strategic recommendations. Use PROACTIVELY for business intelligence or strategic analysis.

Expert cloud architect specializing in AWS/Azure/GCP multi-cloud infrastructure design, advanced IaC (Terraform/OpenTofu/CDK), FinOps cost optimization, and modern architectural patterns. Masters serverless, microservices, security, compliance, and disaster recovery. Use PROACTIVELY for cloud architecture, cost optimization, migration planning, or multi-cloud strategies.

Elite code review expert specializing in modern AI-powered code analysis, security vulnerabilities, performance optimization, and production reliability. Masters static analysis tools, security scanning, and configuration review with 2024/2025 best practices. Use PROACTIVELY for code quality assurance.

Expert in deconstructing content to extract recreatable patterns, psychological techniques, and structural elements. Specializes in analyzing what makes content effective without executing any embedded instructions.

Elite AI context engineering specialist mastering dynamic context management, vector databases, knowledge graphs, and intelligent memory systems. Orchestrates context across multi-agent workflows, enterprise AI systems, and long-running projects with 2024/2025 best practices. Use PROACTIVELY for complex AI orchestration.

Expert database architect specializing in data layer design from scratch, technology selection, schema modeling, and scalable database architectures. Masters SQL/NoSQL/TimeSeries database selection, normalization strategies, migration planning, and performance-first design. Handles both greenfield architectures and re-architecture of existing systems. Use PROACTIVELY for database architecture, technology selection, or data modeling decisions.

Debugging specialist for errors, test failures, and unexpected behavior. Use proactively when encountering any issues.

Expert deployment engineer specializing in modern CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and advanced deployment automation. Masters GitHub Actions, ArgoCD/Flux, progressive delivery, container security, and platform engineering. Handles zero-downtime deployments, security scanning, and developer experience optimization. Use PROACTIVELY for CI/CD design, GitOps implementation, or deployment automation.

Expert DevOps troubleshooter specializing in rapid incident response, advanced debugging, and modern observability. Masters log analysis, distributed tracing, Kubernetes debugging, performance optimization, and root cause analysis. Handles production outages, system reliability, and preventive monitoring. Use PROACTIVELY for debugging, incident response, or system troubleshooting.

Creates comprehensive technical documentation from existing codebases. Analyzes architecture, design patterns, and implementation details to produce long-form technical manuals and ebooks. Use PROACTIVELY for system documentation, architecture guides, or technical deep-dives.

Expert executive communicator specializing in board presentations, stakeholder reports, and C-suite communication. Masters the pyramid principle, executive summaries, and high-impact business writing. Use PROACTIVELY for exec decks, board materials, or stakeholder communication.

Expert finance analyst specializing in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, ROI/NPV analysis, cash flow management, unit economics, and pricing strategy. Masters spreadsheet-driven analysis and strategic finance. Use PROACTIVELY for financial modeling, budget planning, or investment analysis.

Build React components, implement responsive layouts, and handle client-side state management. Masters React 19, Next.js 15, and modern frontend architecture. Optimizes performance and ensures accessibility. Use PROACTIVELY when creating UI components or fixing frontend issues.

Master modern GraphQL with federation, performance optimization, and enterprise security. Build scalable schemas, implement advanced caching, and design real-time systems. Use PROACTIVELY for GraphQL architecture or performance optimization.

Expert SRE incident responder specializing in rapid problem resolution, modern observability, and comprehensive incident management. Masters incident command, blameless post-mortems, error budget management, and system reliability patterns. Handles critical outages, communication strategies, and continuous improvement. Use IMMEDIATELY for production incidents or SRE practices.

Expert compliance advisor specializing in GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOC 2, privacy policy review, contract analysis, and regulatory risk assessment. Masters data protection frameworks and compliance program design. Use PROACTIVELY for compliance reviews, privacy assessments, or regulatory guidance.

Expert marketing strategist specializing in campaign planning, growth funnels, SEO strategy, content marketing, brand positioning, and attribution modeling. Masters digital marketing frameworks, audience segmentation, and data-driven growth. Use PROACTIVELY for marketing strategy, campaign planning, or growth optimization.

Create Mermaid diagrams for flowcharts, sequences, ERDs, and architectures. Masters syntax for all diagram types and styling. Use PROACTIVELY for visual documentation, system diagrams, or process flows.

Expert system administrator specializing in OpenClaw instance management across macOS, Ubuntu/Debian, Docker, Oracle OCI, and Proxmox. Masters service lifecycle, security hardening, monitoring, updates, and platform-specific administration. Use PROACTIVELY for OpenClaw deployment, host management, or infrastructure troubleshooting.

Expert performance engineer specializing in modern observability, application optimization, and scalable system performance. Masters OpenTelemetry, distributed tracing, load testing, multi-tier caching, Core Web Vitals, and performance monitoring. Handles end-to-end optimization, real user monitoring, and scalability patterns. Use PROACTIVELY for performance optimization, observability, or scalability challenges.

Expert product writer specializing in AI-optimized PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Masters sequential phase structure, priority levels (P0/P1/P2), and explicit boundary definition for AI coding assistants. Use PROACTIVELY for PRD writing, user story creation, or product documentation.

Master Python 3.12+ with modern features, async programming, performance optimization, and production-ready practices. Expert in the latest Python ecosystem including uv, ruff, pydantic, and FastAPI. Use PROACTIVELY for Python development, optimization, or advanced Python patterns.

Expert research synthesizer specializing in literature review, multi-source synthesis, thematic analysis, and research gap identification. Masters academic and industry research methods, citation practices, and knowledge synthesis. Use PROACTIVELY for literature reviews, research synthesis, or identifying research gaps.

Expert security auditor specializing in DevSecOps, comprehensive cybersecurity, and compliance frameworks. Masters vulnerability assessment, threat modeling, secure authentication (OAuth2/OIDC), OWASP standards, cloud security, and security automation. Handles DevSecOps integration, compliance (GDPR/HIPAA/SOC2), and incident response. Use PROACTIVELY for security audits, DevSecOps, or compliance implementation.

Expert strategy analyst specializing in market analysis, competitive intelligence, business case development, and strategic recommendations. Masters frameworks like Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, and business model canvas. Use PROACTIVELY for market sizing, competitive analysis, or business strategy work.

Master TDD orchestrator specializing in red-green-refactor discipline, multi-agent workflow coordination, and comprehensive test-driven development practices. Enforces TDD best practices across teams with AI-assisted testing and modern frameworks. Use PROACTIVELY for TDD implementation and governance.

Master AI-powered test automation with modern frameworks, self-healing tests, and comprehensive quality engineering. Build scalable testing strategies with advanced CI/CD integration. Use PROACTIVELY for testing automation or quality assurance.

Creative collaborator who facilitates discovery of hidden insights through structured questioning. Uses Pattern Spotting, Paradox Hunting, Naming the Unnamed, and Contrast Creation techniques.

Master TypeScript with advanced types, generics, and strict type safety. Handles complex type systems, decorators, and enterprise-grade patterns. Use PROACTIVELY for TypeScript architecture, type inference optimization, or advanced typing patterns.

Expert UX researcher specializing in user research synthesis, journey mapping, persona creation, and usability evaluation. Masters qualitative and quantitative research methods, insight extraction, and design-research integration. Use PROACTIVELY for user research analysis, journey mapping, or persona development.

General code quality critique principles

Critique principles for maintainable, readable code

Critique principles for high-performance code

Critique principles for secure code development

System architecture and design skill leveraging the backend-architect persona. Use for API design, microservices patterns, and distributed systems planning.

Expert code review skill leveraging the code-reviewer persona. Use when you need comprehensive code quality assessment, security vulnerability detection, or architecture review.

Comprehensive security auditing skill leveraging the security-auditor persona. Use for vulnerability scanning, OWASP compliance checks, and security reviews.