openclaw-kilo-agent

High-performance coding agent and browser automation orchestrator using the Kilo CLI. Use when you need to: (1) Offload heavy-duty coding tasks (refactoring, multi-file edits, complex implementations), (2) Execute browser automation workflows (scraping, form-filling, navigating websites), (3) Manage sessions and context across different Kilo runs, (4) Use MCP servers for extended capabilities (Puppeteer, GitHub, FileSystem). This skill is the 'hands' for OpenClaw's 'brain'.

This skill coordinates the Kilo CLI to perform complex execution tasks, from deep codebase refactoring to automated browser interactions.

Core Capabilities

• Heavy-Lifting Coding: Offload file-intensive tasks to the specialized Kilo agent.
• Browser Automation: Control web browsers via Puppeteer MCP integration.
• Session Continuity: Resume or fork existing Kilo sessions to maintain context.
• Autonomous Execution: Run Kilo with --auto for hands-free automation in OpenClaw.

Setting Up Kilo

If Kilo is not yet configured, follow the instructions in setup-guide.md.

Key Config Location: ~/.config/kilo/kilo.json

Workflow Pattern

For a detailed breakdown of the "Brain and Hands" execution strategy, see workflow.md.

1. Basic Task Execution

To run a one-shot task with Kilo:

bash

kilo run --model <model> --auto "<prompt>"

2. Browser Automation Task

To run a browser-based task using the Puppeteer MCP:

bash

kilo run --model <model> --auto "Use your puppeteer MCP tool to navigate to <URL>, <actions>, and report back <results>."

3. Session Management

To list, continue, or fork sessions:

bash

# List all sessions
kilo session list

# Continue the last session
kilo run --continue --model <model> --auto "<next task>"

# Fork a specific session
kilo run --session <sessionID> --fork --model <model> --auto "<experimental task>"

4. Monitoring Progress

If a task takes a long time, use the process tool to poll the Kilo run.

Best Practices

• Specify the Model: Always use --model <provider/model> to ensure consistency (e.g., kilo/minimax/minimax-m2.5:free).
• Use Auto-Approval: Always include the --auto flag when running Kilo from OpenClaw to avoid hanging on permission prompts.
• Prompt Engineering: Be specific about the desired output. Kilo is powerful but benefits from clear, structured instructions.
• Check Stats: Use kilo stats to monitor token usage and costs.