model-auto-fallback

name	model-auto-fallback
description	[Internal] Dynamically expand/contract the fallback chain based on provider health
version	2.0.0
author	system
tags	["models","health","fallback","internal"]

model-auto-fallback

Internal skill — called by Repo-Man during heartbeat when chain is degraded.

Trigger

Run when model-health.json shows 2+ models in fallbackChain.quarantined.

Steps

1. Check current state

/home/node/.openclaw/scripts/model-auto-fallback.sh status

2. Evaluate and act

/home/node/.openclaw/scripts/model-auto-fallback.sh check

The script handles all logic: expansion (2+ quarantined), contraction (recovered), or no-op. Returns JSON with action, details, and restartRequired.

3. Format result

Expansion (action: "expanded"):

🔄 **Fallback Chain Expanded**
Added emergency models: <list>
Quarantined: <list>
⚠️ Restart required for changes to take effect.

Contraction (action: "contracted"):

✅ **Fallback Chain Restored**
Removed emergency models: <list>
⚠️ Restart required for changes to take effect.

Blocked (action: "blocked"):

🚨 **CRITICAL** — Cannot add backups: openrouter itself is quarantined.
<N> providers down, no fallback options available.

Notes

• Never remove original configured models — only add/remove emergency ones
• Script backs up openclaw.json before modifying
• Do NOT restart automatically — only Robert or explicit instruction