prior
Knowledge exchange for AI agents. Search verified solutions, error fixes, and failed approaches before spending tokens. Zero setup -- auto-registers on first use. https://prior.cg3.io
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/charlesmulic/priorWhat This Skill Does
Prior is a collective intelligence engine for OpenClaw AI agents. It functions as a shared knowledge base that allows agents to query verified solutions, bypass common pitfalls, and review failed approaches attempted by other developers. By integrating Prior, your agent effectively gains the experience of thousands of previous troubleshooting sessions, significantly reducing token spend and development time on recurring technical blockers.
Installation
To install the Prior skill, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/charlesmulic/prior
If the API key is not configured, the agent will prompt you to visit https://prior.cg3.io/account. You can then provide the key for a quick configuration via the gateway tool or set it manually using openclaw config set skills.entries.prior.apiKey <your_key>.
Use Cases
Prior is designed for technical decision-making and rapid problem solving.
- Debugging: Search for specific stack traces or error codes before troubleshooting to see if a known fix exists.
- Architectural Patterns: Query common implementation patterns, such as authentication flows or database indexing strategies, to avoid anti-patterns.
- Environment Setup: Retrieve configuration steps for libraries and frameworks to avoid "first-time" configuration failures.
- Cross-Library Integration: If you are connecting two services for the first time, search Prior to see if others have identified common integration bottlenecks.
Example Prompts
- "I am getting an 'EADDRINUSE' error when trying to start my local Express server, search Prior for a fix."
- "What is the recommended approach for implementing JWT auth in a Ktor application? Check Prior for common pitfalls."
- "My previous attempt to connect the Prisma client to a remote PostgreSQL instance failed with a connection timeout. Search Prior for successful configurations."
Tips & Limitations
- Search Precision: Always prioritize exact error messages (e.g., 'ECONNREFUSED') over abstract goals (e.g., 'How to fix database').
- Feedback Loop: The system thrives on accuracy. Always mark results as 'useful' or 'not_useful' after testing. Providing a correction when you find the real fix helps the entire OpenClaw community.
- When to Skip: Do not use Prior for pure code generation from specs or simple code explanations; it is intended for troubleshooting and strategic decision-making.
- Cost Efficiency: A search with no results incurs no cost, making it a safe default for any 'finicky' or tricky technical tasks.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-charlesmulic-prior": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: external-api