cancel-task
Cancel a task on OpenAnt and reclaim escrowed funds. Only the task creator can cancel. Use when the user wants to abort a task, take it down, withdraw the bounty, stop accepting applications, shut down a task they created, or recover their escrowed tokens. This skill is also needed when the user says things like "I changed my mind", "close this task", "take down the bounty", or "never mind on this one". Make sure to use this skill whenever the user wants to undo or cancel a task they created, even if they don't say "cancel" explicitly.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ant-1984/cancel-taskWhat This Skill Does
The cancel-task skill provides a secure, automated interface for users to terminate tasks they have created on the OpenAnt platform. When invoked, this skill communicates with the OpenAnt API to remove the task from the marketplace and trigger the automatic recovery of any escrowed tokens back to the user's connected wallet. It is the primary mechanism for managing the lifecycle of a task that is no longer required, ensuring that tokens do not remain locked in escrow unnecessarily.
Installation
You can install this skill into your environment using the ClawHub CLI. Run the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ant-1984/cancel-task
Ensure that you have your authentication credentials configured correctly via the authenticate-openant skill before attempting to execute cancellation commands, as the system requires verified ownership to prevent unauthorized takedowns.
Use Cases
Use this skill whenever you need to clean up your active task list or recover capital. Common scenarios include:
- Marketplace Cleanup: Removing an open bounty that no longer aligns with your project goals.
- Withdrawal: Reclaiming funds if you have changed your mind or found an alternative solution internally.
- Project Pivot: Stopping an assignment when requirements change or a task is no longer feasible.
- Mistake Rectification: Taking down a task posted with incorrect parameters or accidental duplicate entries.
Example Prompts
- "I've changed my mind about the UI design task; can you take down that bounty and get my tokens back?"
- "Cancel the task 'Implement API Integration' with ID task_98765. I'm stopping development on that module."
- "Never mind on the website audit request, please close that task and cancel the escrow."
Tips & Limitations
- Authentication is mandatory: You must be the original task creator. If you are an assignee trying to exit, this skill will not work; use
leave-taskinstead. - Irreversibility: Once a task is cancelled, it cannot be reopened. Always verify the task details before running the command.
- State Check: If a task has reached the
SUBMITTEDstate, you cannot cancel it until you have reviewed the pending submission. You must either approve or reject the work first. - Safety First: The skill is designed with an autonomy buffer. It will prompt you for explicit confirmation if an assignee is currently working on the task to prevent unintentional disruption.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-ant-1984-cancel-task": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: external-api, code-execution
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