proto-cog

What This Skill Does

The proto-cog skill is a powerful extension for the OpenClaw AI agent, specifically designed to bridge the gap between static design concepts and functional reality. Unlike traditional AI tools that produce simple, flat images, proto-cog generates high-fidelity, interactive HTML/CSS/JS prototypes. It enables users to transform rough ideas, napkin sketches, or detailed project requirements into clickable web experiences directly from a natural language prompt. Whether you need to showcase a complex SaaS dashboard, a mobile application flow, or a high-converting landing page, this tool provides a live URL that you can share with stakeholders, investors, or teammates to get immediate, meaningful feedback on actual user interactions rather than abstract assumptions.

Installation

To begin using the proto-cog skill, you must first ensure the cellcog dependency is installed, as it powers the underlying SDK and API communication. Execute the following commands in your OpenClaw environment:

clawhub install cellcog
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/nitishgargiitd/proto-cog

Ensure that your OpenClaw configuration is active before attempting to run these commands to ensure the paths resolve correctly.

Use Cases

• Rapid SaaS Validation: Build functional dashboards to test navigation hierarchies and CTA placement before writing production code.
• User Flow Testing: Create multi-screen mobile app prototypes to evaluate the intuitive nature of your onboarding or checkout flows.
• Marketing Landing Pages: Quickly generate responsive landing pages for A/B testing messaging and layout designs.
• Stakeholder Presentations: Replace static slide decks with live, interactive demos that allow clients to 'feel' the product experience.

Example Prompts

1. "Build a 4-screen onboarding flow for a fitness tracking app. Include a welcome screen, weight/height input, goal setting, and a final summary screen. Use a modern, energetic color palette with rounded buttons."
2. "Create a SaaS dashboard for a project management tool. Include a left-hand navigation bar, a top stats overview, a task list table with clickable status toggles, and a calendar view widget. Make it look professional and clean."
3. "Design a high-converting landing page for a new coffee subscription service. Sections needed: Hero with signup button, 'How it Works' with three icons, 'Why Us' feature list, and a simple pricing table."

Tips & Limitations

• Be Specific: The quality of the prototype is directly tied to the clarity of your prompt. Define sections, color themes, and functional requirements clearly.
• Iterate: Use the agent mode to refine specific components if the first iteration isn't perfect. You can ask for adjustments to font sizes, spacing, or button colors.
• Dependencies: Always ensure your cellcog installation is up-to-date, as the proto-cog skill relies heavily on the latest SDK features for rendering and hosting.