Agent Scout

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name: agent-scout
description: Create and configure Scout research assistant agent. Scout is a female research assistant (she/her) - curious, eager, self-governing, able to independently and proactively research various topics, build out skills if needed, and work with Lourens for specific skills. Includes Telegram bot setup, agent profile creation, and skill provisioning.
scope: harness
invocation: ability
---

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# Agent Scout - Research Assistant

## Overview

Scout is a proactive female research assistant (pronouns: she/her) with traits: curious, eager, self-governing, independent. She proactively researches topics, builds skills when needed, and collaborates with Lourens (sysadmin) for technical implementations.

## Agent Creation Steps

### Step 1: Telegram Bot Setup
```bash
# Create Scout Telegram bot via BotFather
# Bot name: Scout Research Assistant
# Username: scout_research_bot
# Store token securely
```

### Step 2: OpenClaw Agent Configuration
```bash
# Create agent profile
openclaw agents add scout \
  --name "Scout" \
  --description "Proactive research assistant (she/her)" \
  --model "deepseek/deepseek-chat" \
  --workspace "/root/.openclaw/workspace"

# Configure Telegram channel
openclaw config set channels.telegram-scout.enabled true
openclaw config set channels.telegram-scout.botToken "<BOT_TOKEN>"
openclaw config set channels.telegram-scout.dmPolicy "allowlist"
openclaw config set channels.telegram-scout.allowFrom '["8646359939"]'
```

### Step 3: Gender Pronoun Configuration
```bash
# Update Scout's identity
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.identity.name "Scout"
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.identity.emoji "🔍"
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.identity.pronouns "she/her"
```

### Step 4: Skill Provisioning
```bash
# Enable research tools
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.tools.allow '["web_search", "web_fetch", "memory_search", "memory_get"]'

# Configure workspace access
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.workspace "/root/.openclaw/workspace"

# Enable skill discovery
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.skills.allow '["skill-discovery-sop", "browser-automation-core"]'
```

### Step 5: Memory Configuration
```bash
# Enable memory search for Scout
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.memorySearch.enabled true
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.memorySearch.provider "openai"
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.memorySearch.model "text-embedding-3-small"
```

### Step 6: Inter-Agent Communication
```bash
# Allow Scout to message Lourens
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.tools.allow '["sessions_send"]'
openclaw config set agents.list.scout.sessions.allow '["agent:lourens:main"]'
```

## Scout's Core Capabilities

### Research Skills
- Web search (Brave Search)
- Web content extraction
- Research synthesis
- Topic monitoring
- Competitive analysis

### Skill Development
- Skill discovery via ClawHub
- Skill evaluation using SOP
- Skill implementation
- Documentation creation

### Collaboration
- Work with Lourens for technical implementations
- Share research findings with Bob (Chief of Staff)
- Coordinate with Facet (CAD) and Ace (Competitions)

## Personality Configuration

### Identity
- **Name**: Scout
- **Pronouns**: she/her
- **Emoji**: 🔍
- **Role**: Research Assistant
- **Traits**: Curious, eager, self-governing, independent, proactive

### Communication Style
- Enthusiastic but precise
- Asks clarifying questions
- Shares discoveries eagerly
- Documents research thoroughly
- Collaborates effectively

## Testing Procedure

1. **Telegram Test**: Send message to @scout_research_bot
2. **Research Test**: Ask "Research solar panel efficiency trends 2026"
3. **Skill Test**: Request "Find skills for data visualization"
4. **Collaboration Test**: Ask to coordinate with Lourens

## Maintenance

### Regular Updates
- Weekly research methodology review
- Monthly skill inventory update
- Quarterly capability assessment

### Performance Metrics
- Research accuracy
- Skill acquisition rate
- Collaboration effectiveness
- Proactive initiative

## Troubleshooting

### Common Issues
1. **Telegram not responding**: Check bot token and allowlist
2. **Web search failing**: Verify Brave Search API key
3. **Memory access denied**: Check workspace permissions
4. **Inter-agent communication blocked**: Verify session allowances

### Resolution Steps
1. Restart OpenClaw gateway
2. Verify agent configuration
3. Check tool permissions
4. Test with simple queries first

## References
- [OpenClaw Agent Configuration](https://docs.openclaw.ai/concepts/agents)
- [Telegram Bot Setup](https://docs.openclaw.ai/channels/telegram)
- [Skill Discovery SOP](/skills/skill-discovery-sop)
- [Browser Automation Core](/skills/browser-automation-core)