ask-ai

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Use external AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek) when agent encounters difficult problems. Trigger when: (1) User explicitly asks to consult AI, (2) Agent cannot solve the problem independently, (3) Knowledge gaps or needing deeper explanations, (4) Complex problems requiring multi-round reasoning. Provides two modes: Ask Mode (ask user first) and Trust Mode (auto ask).

Install

openclaw skills install ask-ai

ask-ai

Use external AI assistants when you need help solving complex problems.

When to Use

  • User explicitly asks: "Ask AI", "Ask ChatGPT", "Consult AI"
  • You encounter knowledge gaps or cannot solve independently
  • Need deeper explanations or multi-round reasoning
  • Complex problems requiring external expertise

Two Modes

ModeBehavior
Ask Mode (default)Ask user first: "Need help from GPT?"
Trust ModeAutomatically ask AI without asking

Switch modes: Say "Trust Mode" → auto mode | "Ask Mode" → default

Supported AI

Workflow

Ask Mode:

  1. Encounter difficult problem → Ask user: "This is tricky. Want me to ask GPT?"
  2. User agrees → Open AI assistant
  3. Get answer → Report to user

Trust Mode:

  1. Encounter difficult problem → Automatically open AI
  2. Get answer → Solve directly

Communication

  • Asking: "Let me ask GPT for help. Is that okay?"
  • Auto: "I'll ask GPT for help. One moment."
  • After answer: "Got the answer from [AI]: [summary]. Want details?"