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- amplifier-openclaw
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- Delegate complex tasks to Amplifier's multi-agent framework. Use when: (1) research/comparison needing multiple perspectives, (2) multi-file code projects, (3) architecture/design reviews, (4) user asks for deep/thorough work. NOT for: simple Q&A, quick edits, casual chat, anything needing <5s response. CLI: amplifier-openclaw.
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Amplifier — Multi-Agent Delegation
Amplifier is a multi-agent AI framework. Delegate tasks that benefit from specialist agents, structured workflows, or parallel investigation.
When to Delegate
High confidence → delegate immediately:
- "Research X and compare approaches"
- "Build a Python tool that does X"
- "Review this code for security and design"
- User says "amplifier", "deep dive", "thorough", "comprehensive"
- Task has clear subtasks benefiting from parallel agents
Medium confidence → offer the choice:
- "I can do a quick analysis, or delegate to Amplifier for a thorough multi-agent review."
Low confidence → handle yourself:
- Simple Q&A, quick code edits, casual conversation, anything needing immediate response
Usage
Basic Delegation
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw run 'Research the top 3 Python web frameworks' --bundle foundation" background:true timeout:600With Model Selection
Pass --model to override the default model:
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw run --model your-preferred-model 'Deep code review' --bundle foundation" background:true timeout:600Tip: Pass --model matching the model from your OpenClaw Runtime line so Amplifier uses the same one.
Bundles
amplifier-openclaw bundles list| Bundle | Best For |
|---|---|
foundation | General: research, analysis, planning (default) |
superpowers | Multi-agent brainstorm, deep investigation |
coder | Code generation, refactoring, debugging |
Session Persistence
# Start a named session
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw run --session-name my-project 'Start building the auth module' --bundle foundation" background:true
# Resume later
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw run --resume --session-name my-project 'Now add unit tests'" background:trueModes
Amplifier supports slash-command modes in prompts. Modes do not carry over between runs — include the mode at the start of each prompt:
# Brainstorm mode (uses all agents)
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw run --bundle superpowers '/brainstorm How should we architect the new API?'" background:true
# Research mode
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw run --bundle foundation '/research Latest advances in RAG'" background:trueJSON Output
{
"response": "The analysis found...",
"usage": {
"input_tokens": 28566,
"output_tokens": 1800,
"estimated_cost": 0.12,
"tool_invocations": 3
},
"status": "completed"
}Cost Tracking
exec command:"amplifier-openclaw cost --period week"Report costs only when asked or when notable (>$1).
Interpreting Results
response: Present to the user (the main output)error: Report in plain language, don't dump raw JSONusage.estimated_cost: May be0.0— don't alarm about zerostatus: "completed", "cancelled", or error state
During Active Delegation
- "stop"/"cancel" → kill the background process
- Unrelated questions → answer yourself, don't interrupt Amplifier
- Follow-up → tell user you'll pass it along when current task finishes
Install
If not already installed:
uv tool install "amplifier-app-openclaw @ git+https://github.com/microsoft/amplifier-app-openclaw@v1.0.5"