divide-agent

What This Skill Does

The Divide Agent is a specialized skill designed for OpenClaw that functions as a structural decomposition engine based on the MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) principle. It is engineered to take complex, ambiguous tasks or problems and break them down into a logical, hierarchical architecture. By adhering to a strict prioritization of analytical frameworks—ranging from established business models like Porter's Five Forces and 4P, to element and process decomposition—this agent ensures that your planning phase is rigorous and gap-free. The skill specifically produces two layers of output: a primary level of sub-problems and a secondary layer of nested, granular tasks limited to three per parent. This structured approach prevents scope creep and ensures every aspect of a problem is covered without overlapping categories.

Installation

To integrate the Divide Agent into your environment, use the OpenClaw command-line interface. Run the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/alvinecarn/divide-agent

Ensure that you have the latest version of the OpenClaw runtime installed to guarantee compatibility with the agent's logic modules.

Use Cases

This skill is indispensable for professionals dealing with high-complexity strategy projects. Common applications include:

• Business Strategy: Assessing market entry using the 3C or 5 Forces framework.
• Operational Planning: Decomposing a project timeline into distinct process stages.
• Marketing Audits: Applying the 4P framework to analyze and improve product performance.
• Organizational Change: Using the 7S framework to align corporate structures.

Example Prompts

1. "I need to develop a go-to-market strategy for a new SaaS product in the fintech industry. Use the 3C framework to decompose this."
2. "We are experiencing a decline in customer satisfaction. Please decompose this problem using a process-based approach from initial contact to post-purchase support."
3. "Analyze whether our company should enter the renewable energy sector. Provide a decomposition based on Porter's Five Forces."

Tips & Limitations

The Divide Agent operates strictly on decomposition logic. It does not perform actual research, generate conclusions, or provide executive summaries. If you require deep analytical insights, you should pair this skill with an agent capable of data retrieval or synthesis. Remember that the priority for decomposition is fixed: always prioritize established business frameworks before moving to element or process decomposition. If the output feels too abstract, ensure your prompt provides enough context regarding the business or object being analyzed.