sxsw-skill

What This Skill Does

The sxsw-skill is a robust, local-first AI agent utility designed to navigate the complex, multi-faceted schedule of SXSW 2026. It provides comprehensive access to over 3,400 conference events, spanning March 12-18 in Austin, TX. By integrating a pre-scraped, high-speed index of the conference schedule, this skill allows users to instantly search for sessions, keynote speakers, film premieres, and music showcases. The agent utilizes a dual-path retrieval system: it queries a high-performance local JSON dataset for static schedule information while optionally delegating to live web search modules for real-time updates, last-minute cancellations, or schedule shifts, ensuring that you never miss a highlight due to an outdated itinerary.

Installation

To integrate this functionality into your environment, use the OpenClaw repository manager. Run the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/brianleach/sxsw-skill

Ensure that you have the required local data dependencies (data/sxsw-2026-schedule.json and data/sxsw-2026-index.json) correctly mapped in your skill path to enable the local-first lookup capabilities.

Use Cases

This skill is ideal for conference attendees, press, and festival organizers who need to optimize their time in Austin. You can filter by specific tracks (e.g., AI, Music, Film), search for events at specific venues like the JW Marriott, or get curated recommendations based on your professional interests. Whether you are building a custom daily agenda, searching for a specific keynote speaker, or looking for comedy showcases happening on a specific date, this skill handles the heavy lifting.

Example Prompts

1. "What are the must-see AI keynote sessions scheduled for Saturday, March 14?"
2. "I'm at the JW Marriott, can you find me any film screenings happening in the next three hours?"
3. "Search for all events featuring Amy Webb and give me the venue and start time for each."

Tips & Limitations

To maximize the utility of this skill, use the --verbose flag when you need detailed speaker bios or specific session descriptions. Note that while the local dataset is extremely fast and covers the bulk of the schedule, it remains static. If you are inquiring about a sudden schedule change or a venue swap occurring within 48 hours, the agent will automatically trigger a web search. Always confirm high-priority events through the app or official site if the information appears to be in flux.