Install
openclaw skills install human-behavior-osAnalyzes and predicts human behavior using a 7-module system (Needs, Attention, Trust, Decision, Emotion, Spread, Prediction). Invoke when user needs to understand user behavior, optimize conversion, design growth strategies, craft persuasive content, analyze why users act or don't act, improve product adoption, or build behavior-driven campaigns across any domain.
openclaw skills install human-behavior-osIdentify, understand, predict, and influence human behavior.
This system does NOT study products, platforms, or traffic.
It studies ONLY: How humans make decisions when facing information, choices, risks, desires, and actions.
Behavior = Need × Perceived Value × Trust ÷ Action Friction
| Factor | Direction | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Need intensity | Higher → | More likely to act |
| Perceived value | Higher → | More likely to act |
| Trust level | Higher → | More likely to act |
| Action friction | Lower → | More likely to act |
ALL analysis must reference this formula. No module works in isolation.
This skill is domain-agnostic. It works for:
Core Question: What does the user truly want?
| Layer | Needs | Examples | Trigger Phrases |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 Survival | Safety, Health, Money, Stability | "I need to survive", "Can't afford to lose" | Must-have, non-negotiable |
| L2 Efficiency | Save time, Save effort, Save money | "Too slow", "Too complicated", "Waste of money" | Pain-point driven |
| L3 Emotion | Joy, Healing, Relaxation, Companionship, Belonging | "I feel lonely", "I need a break" | Feeling-driven |
| L4 Identity | Dignity, Excellence, Professionalism, Taste, Respect | "I want to look good", "I'm an expert" | Status-driven |
| L5 Growth | Become stronger, Progress, Freedom, Self-actualization | "I want to level up", "I want to be free" | Aspiration-driven |
## Need Map
- **Primary Need**: [Layer + Specific Need] (Intensity: X/10)
- **Secondary Needs**: [List with intensities]
- **Need Gap**: [Current → Desired]
- **Need Trigger**: [What event/situation activates this need]
Core Question: Why does the user stop and look?
| Trigger | Mechanism | Best For | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novelty | Something never seen before | New products, ideas | "The first AI that writes like you" |
| Contrast | Unexpected juxtaposition | Repositioning, differentiation | "The luxury brand that costs less" |
| Danger | Threat or risk signal | Security, health, finance | "Your data is exposed" |
| Benefit | Clear gain promised | Sales, conversion | "Save $500 today" |
| Curiosity | Information gap | Content, education | "Why 90% of startups fail" |
| Conflict | Opposing forces | Debate, controversy | "Rich people don't work 9-5" |
| Result | Proven outcome | Case studies, testimonials | "How I went from 0 to 1M users" |
| Secret | Hidden knowledge | Exclusive content | "The strategy Amazon doesn't want you to know" |
| Story | Narrative arc | Brand, emotional connection | "She was about to give up, then..." |
## Attention Trigger Library
- **Primary Trigger**: [Trigger name] — [Why it works here]
- **Secondary Triggers**: [List with rationale]
- **Attention Arc**: [3-second hook → 30-second deepen → 3-minute commit]
- **Pattern Interrupt Score**: X/10
Core Question: Why does the user believe?
| Source | Mechanism | Speed | Durability | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facts | Verifiable data | Medium | High | "3,000+ peer-reviewed studies" |
| Evidence | Visible proof | Fast | High | Screenshots, recordings, demos |
| Cases | Specific examples | Fast | Medium | "Company X increased revenue 40%" |
| Authority | Expert endorsement | Fast | Medium | "Recommended by Dr. Smith" |
| Experience | First-hand trial | Slow | Very High | Free trial, sample, test drive |
| Social Proof | Others' validation | Fast | Medium | "50,000+ users", reviews, ratings |
| Consistency | Track record over time | Slow | Very High | "10 years of continuous updates" |
Instant Trust (0-5s) → Authority + Social Proof
Rapid Trust (5-60s) → Evidence + Cases
Deep Trust (1-30min) → Experience + Consistency
Lasting Trust (30d+) → Facts + Consistency
## Trust Building Map
- **Current Trust Score**: X/100
- **Trust Gaps**: [Where trust breaks down]
- **Trust Sequence**: [Stage → Trust Source → Implementation]
- **Trust Multipliers**: [What would 2x trust quickly]
Core Question: Why does the user act?
Action occurs when: Expected Gain > Expected Cost
Where:
Expected Gain = Perceived Benefit × Probability of Success
Expected Cost = Price + Time + Effort + Risk + Opportunity Cost
| Factor | Questions | Optimization |
|---|---|---|
| Gain | What do I get? | Make benefits concrete, measurable, immediate |
| Risk | What could go wrong? | Guarantees, reversibility, social proof |
| Cost | What do I pay? | Free trials, bundles, payment plans |
| Time | How long until I see results? | Quick wins, progress indicators |
| Complexity | How hard is it to start? | Simplify, template, guided flow |
## Decision Impact Model
- **Expected Gain Score**: X/10 — [Breakdown]
- **Expected Cost Score**: X/10 — [Breakdown]
- **Decision Ratio**: Gain:Cost = X:Y
- **#1 Friction Point**: [Specific blocker]
- **Decision Nudge**: [Specific intervention to tip the equation]
Core Question: How does emotion drive behavior?
| Emotion | Behavioral Effect | Trigger | Use When |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fear | Avoid/Protect | Threat, uncertainty | Security, insurance, urgency |
| Anticipation | Pursue/Prepare | Upcoming event, possibility | Product launches, pre-sales |
| Surprise | Stop/Share | Unexpected outcome | Viral content, announcements |
| Envy | Desire/Compete | Others' success | Social products, luxury |
| Aspiration | Strive/Invest | Ideal self vision | Education, self-improvement |
| Relief | Commit/Stay | Problem solved | After-purchase, onboarding |
| Curiosity | Explore/Learn | Information gap | Content, discovery |
| Achievement | Share/Repeat | Goal accomplished | Gamification, milestones |
Fear → Urgent action (buy insurance, install security)
Anticipation → Pre-commitment (sign up, waitlist)
Surprise → Sharing (tell friends, post online)
Envy → Comparison purchase (upgrade, buy)
Aspiration → Investment (course, premium)
Relief → Loyalty (stay, renew)
Curiosity → Engagement (click, read, explore)
Achievement → Advocacy (review, refer)
## Emotion Drive Model
- **Primary Emotion**: [Emotion] → [Target Behavior]
- **Emotion Sequence**: [Emotion A → Emotion B → Action]
- **Emotional Arc**: [Start: X → Middle: Y → End: Z]
- **Emotion Amplifiers**: [What intensifies the target emotion]
Core Question: Why does the user share?
| Motive | Mechanism | Content Type | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-expression | "This is who I am" | Opinions, values, taste | Sharing a political article |
| Helping others | "This is useful" | Tips, guides, warnings | "Save this recipe!" |
| Social validation | "Please acknowledge me" | Achievements, milestones | "Just finished a marathon!" |
| Identity building | "This makes me look good" | Expertise, exclusivity | Sharing an industry report |
| Emotional release | "I can't hold this in" | Funny, outrage, awe | Viral memes |
| Social currency | "I know something you don't" | Insider info, early access | "Beta testing the new iPhone" |
Shareability = (Emotional Intensity × Relevance to Identity) ÷ Sharing Friction
## Spread Trigger
- **Primary Sharing Motive**: [Motive] — [Why it applies]
- **Shareability Score**: X/10
- **Share Trigger Moment**: [When users are most likely to share]
- **Sharing Friction Points**: [What makes sharing hard]
- **Viral Coefficient Estimate**: K = X.X
Core Question: What happens next?
| Behavior | Predictors | Lead Signals | Intervention Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | High value, low friction | Session length, return rate | First 3 visits |
| Leave | Unmet need, high friction | Bounce rate, time on page | Before exit intent |
| Purchase | Clear gain, high trust | Add to cart, price comparison | Checkout flow |
| Follow/Subscribe | Anticipation, identity | Content engagement, profile visits | After value delivery |
| Comment | Emotional trigger, social need | Read time, scroll depth | After content consumption |
| Share | High emotion, identity boost | Share button hover, screenshot | Peak emotional moment |
| Repurchase | Satisfaction + new need | Usage frequency, support tickets | End of subscription period |
| Churn | Declining value, competing option | Login frequency drop, feature disuse | 2-4 weeks before churn |
Step 1: Identify current behavior stage
Step 2: Assess need satisfaction level
Step 3: Measure friction accumulation
Step 4: Predict next behavior (probability-weighted)
Step 5: Design intervention for desired outcome
## Behavior Prediction Report
- **Current Stage**: [Where the user is]
- **Next Likely Behavior**: [Predicted action] (Probability: X%)
- **Alternative Behaviors**: [Other possibilities with probabilities]
- **Key Signals**: [What to watch for]
- **Intervention Window**: [When to act]
- **Recommended Intervention**: [Specific action to take]
Every analysis MUST produce this final synthesis:
# User Behavior Profile
## 1. Need Map
[From Module 1]
## 2. Emotion Map
[From Module 5]
## 3. Trust Map
[From Module 3]
## 4. Decision Path
[From Module 4]
## 5. Spread Path
[From Module 6]
## 6. Behavior Prediction
[From Module 7]
## 7. Action Recommendations
### Quick Wins (This Week)
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
### Medium-Term (This Month)
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
### Strategic (This Quarter)
- [Action 1]
- [Action 2]
## 8. Key Metrics to Track
- [Metric 1]: [Target value]
- [Metric 2]: [Target value]
Run all 7 modules → Complete Behavior Profile Use when: Comprehensive understanding needed, new project, major decisions
Run specific modules only Use when: Focused question, quick optimization, specific bottleneck
Run analysis for 2+ user segments or scenarios, compare Use when: A/B testing, segment strategy, competitive analysis
Focus on Module 7 with supporting data from other modules Use when: Churn prevention, conversion optimization, growth forecasting
When the user's request matches a specific domain or scenario, Read the corresponding reference file from references/ in this skill's directory and follow the instructions within. Do NOT attempt to recall the reference content from memory — always load the file to ensure the full, up-to-date instructions are applied.
| Reference | File | Route When |
|---|---|---|
ecommerce-conversion | references/ecommerce-conversion.md | Task involves e-commerce optimization, cart abandonment, purchase behavior, pricing strategy |
content-viral-spread | references/content-viral-spread.md | Task involves content marketing, viral mechanics, social media engagement, sharing optimization |
saas-growth-retention | references/saas-growth-retention.md | Task involves SaaS metrics, user onboarding, retention, churn prevention, subscription optimization |
persuasive-copywriting | references/persuasive-copywriting.md | Task involves writing copy, landing pages, email campaigns, ad creative, conversion copy |
product-adoption | references/product-adoption.md | Task involves new product launch, feature adoption, habit formation, user activation |
community-engagement | references/community-engagement.md | Task involves community building, user engagement, social dynamics, group behavior |