| name | openclaw-model-router |
| description | Install and configure the Manifest LLM router plugin for OpenClaw. Use when the user says "/install-manifest", "install manifest", "add manifest plugin", "setup model router", "reduce LLM costs", or wants to install the Manifest plugin to route requests, cut costs, add fallbacks, and set spending limits. Accepts an optional mode (local or cloud) and API key. |
OpenClaw Model Router
Install the Manifest plugin for OpenClaw — an open-source LLM router that saves up to 70% on model costs.
Why Manifest
- Save costs — Routes each request to the cheapest model that can handle it. A 23-dimension scoring algorithm picks the right tier in under 2ms.
- Route LLM requests — Supports 300+ models across Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, DeepSeek, xAI, Mistral, and more. One endpoint, all providers.
- Add fallbacks — If a model fails or hits a rate limit, traffic shifts to an alternative automatically. No downtime, no code changes.
- Set limits — Configure spending caps and email alerts per hour, day, week, or month.
Workflow
1. Determine parameters
- Mode (optional, default
local):
local — All data stays on your machine. No account needed. Dashboard at http://127.0.0.1:2099.cloud — Dashboard at app.manifest.build. Requires an API key.
- Key (required for cloud mode): A
mnfst_* API key from app.manifest.build.
If the user doesn't specify a mode, default to local. If cloud mode and no key, ask for it.
2. Run the install script
bash skills/openclaw-model-router/scripts/install_manifest.sh
bash skills/openclaw-model-router/scripts/install_manifest.sh --mode cloud --key mnfst_YOUR_KEY
Use --dry-run to preview changes without modifying anything.
3. Show status table
After installation, run the diagnostic table:
bash skills/manifest-status/scripts/manifest_status.sh
Output the table exactly as printed. No extra commentary.
4. Next steps
Tell the user:
- Dashboard is available at http://127.0.0.1:2099 (local) or app.manifest.build (cloud)
- The default model is now
manifest/auto — requests are routed based on complexity tier
- Customize routing tiers and spending limits in the dashboard
