Test an idea before committing to full development by building a small, disposable prototype. Compare approaches under equal conditions, try a failure case, and report feasibility with commands, results, or measurements supporting the verdict.
Run throwaway prototypes to validate feasibility, compare approaches, and report a verdict.
Build and run a small prototype to check whether an idea is feasible. First, define the question to investigate and review relevant documentation or code. Then create the smallest implementation needed to test it. Try one unexpected input or failure condition, and report a verdict of VALIDATED, PARTIAL, or INVALIDATED, with execution commands, output, or measurements as evidence and a recommendation for what to do next.
Use it before full development to check whether a difficult part can work. It also helps compare two approaches using the same inputs and evaluation criteria, or record evidence for deciding against an approach.
Do not use it for questions that reading documentation or code can answer, or for production implementation. Prototypes normally go in .tmp/openclaw-spikes/<slug> and must be rewritten as normal implementations before entering production. When evaluating external dependencies, also check maintenance activity, documentation, licensing, and installation effort.
This overview was written by AI (OpenAI Codex) from the public SKILL.md. Check the original below for the exact behavior.
AI rated this skill on four points using only the contents of its SKILL.md. Stars and popularity are not taken into account.
The total counts each point as A = 25, B = 15, C = 5. Rated by AI (OpenAI Codex) as of Oct 19, 2026. Treat it as a guide and read the original before installing.
Review the instructions the agent will receive before you install.
Use when the user wants to test an idea before committing to a real build: "spike this", "quick prototype", "is this possible", "compare A/B", "before we build".
Do not use when reading docs/code can answer the question, or when the user clearly asked for production implementation.
Loop
VALIDATED, PARTIAL, or INVALIDATED.Output shape
.tmp/openclaw-spikes/<slug> unless user asks for a tracked repo-local path.spikes/<NNN-slug>/ with README.md and minimal code.Multi-spike ideas
Verdict format
## Verdict: VALIDATED | PARTIAL | INVALIDATED
Question: ...
Evidence: exact command/output/measurement.
What worked: ...
What failed or surprised us: ...
Recommendation: ship / adjust / avoid, with the next production step.
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