hive-mind

name	hive-mind
description	Coordinate multi-agent consensus using TiDB-backed shared memory. Use when agents need to agree on decisions or share state.
domain	core
author	oyi77
license	Apache-2.0
subdomain	core-platform
tags	["ai-agent","hive","infrastructure","memory","mind","self-improvement"]
persona	{"name":"Deborah Gordon","title":"The Swarm Intelligence Expert - Master of Collective Behavior","expertise":["Swarm Intelligence","Collective Decision Making","Distributed Systems","Emergent Behavior"],"philosophy":"Simple rules, complex behavior.","credentials":["Stanford Biology Professor","Ant colony researcher","Swarm robotics advisor"],"principles":["Local rules, global patterns","No central control","Adapt to environment","Decentralized decisions"]}
version	1.0.0

name: hive-mind description: Sync memories across multiple agents using a shared TiDB Zero database. metadata: openclaw: emoji: 🐝 requires: bins: ["python3", "curl"] env: ["TIDB_HOST", "TIDB_PORT", "TIDB_USER", "TIDB_PASSWORD"]

Hive Mind (Powered by TiDB Zero)

Anti-Rationalization Table

Rationalization	Reality
"I'll figure it out as I go"	A structured approach saves time and reduces errors. Follow the workflow in this skill rather than improvising.
"I already know this topic"	Familiarity breeds shortcuts. Use the checklist to verify you haven't missed critical steps.
"This doesn't apply to my situation"	The patterns here generalize across contexts. Adapt, don't skip — the underlying principles hold.
"One more tool will fix it"	Adding complexity rarely solves process gaps. Master the core workflow first.

When to Use

Trigger phrases:

• "hive mind"
• "Help me with hive mind"

Use cases:

• When the task matches this skill's domain expertise

When NOT to use:

• For tasks outside this skill's scope

Overview

Hive Mind is a shared configuration store for your AI Agent. It acts like an "iCloud Keychain" for agent settings and user preferences, syncing them across all your devices instantly.

Security & Provisioning

This skill supports two modes:

1. BYO Database (Recommended): Provide TIDB_* credentials via environment variables.
2. Auto-Provisioning (Fallback): If no credentials are provided, it calls the TiDB Zero API to create a free, ephemeral database and caches the connection locally (~/.openclaw_hive_mind_dsn).

Why use this?

• Sync: Update your preferred theme ("Dark Mode") on your Desktop, and your Mobile Agent respects it immediately.
• Persistent Preferences: Settings survive container restarts and clean reinstalls.
• Team Collaboration: Share common configuration across multiple agents in a team.

Prerequisites

• TiDB Zero: Requires a serverless cluster.
• Follow the installation guide below to add it to your agent's .