| name | smart-followups |
| description | Generate contextual follow-up suggestions after AI responses. Shows 3 clickable buttons (Quick, Deep Dive, Related) when user asks for "followups". |
| triggers | ["followups","follow-ups","suggestions","give me suggestions","what should I ask"] |
| channels | ["telegram","discord","slack","signal","whatsapp","imessage","sms","matrix","email"] |
Smart Follow-ups Skill
Generate contextual follow-up suggestions for OpenClaw conversations.
How to Trigger
Say any of these to get follow-up suggestions:
| Trigger | Example |
|---|
followups | "followups" |
follow-ups | "give me follow-ups" |
suggestions | "any suggestions?" |
what next | "what should I ask next?" |
Note: This is a keyword the agent recognizes, not a registered /slash command. OpenClaw skills are guidance docs that tell the agent how to respond.
Usage
Say "followups" in any conversation:
You: What is Docker?
Bot: Docker is a containerization platform...
You: /followups
Bot: 💡 What would you like to explore next?
[⚡ How do I install Docker?]
[🧠 Explain container architecture]
[🔗 Docker vs Kubernetes?]
On button channels (Telegram/Discord/Slack): Tap a button to ask that question.
On text channels (Signal/WhatsApp/iMessage/SMS): Reply with 1, 2, or 3.
Categories
Each generation produces 3 suggestions:
| Category | Emoji | Purpose |
|---|
| Quick | ⚡ | Clarifications, definitions, immediate next steps |
| Deep Dive | 🧠 | Technical depth, advanced concepts, thorough exploration |
| Related | 🔗 | Connected topics, broader context, alternatives |
Authentication
Default: Uses OpenClaw's existing auth — same login and model as your current chat.
Optional providers:
openrouter — Requires OPENROUTER_API_KEYanthropic — Requires ANTHROPIC_API_KEY
Configuration
{
"skills": {
"smart-followups": {
"enabled": true,
"provider": "openclaw",
"model": null
}
}
}
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|
provider | "openclaw" | Auth provider: openclaw, openrouter, anthropic |
model | null | Model override (null = inherit from session) |
apiKey | — | API key for non-openclaw providers |
Channel Support
| Channel | Mode | Interaction |
|---|
| Telegram | Buttons | Tap to ask |
| Discord | Buttons | Click to ask |
| Slack | Buttons | Click to ask |
| Signal | Text | Reply 1-3 |
| WhatsApp | Text | Reply 1-3 |
| iMessage | Text | Reply 1-3 |
| SMS | Text | Reply 1-3 |
| Matrix | Text | Reply 1-3 |
| Email | Text | Reply with number |
See CHANNELS.md for detailed channel documentation.
How It Works
- User types
/followups
- Handler captures recent conversation context
- OpenClaw generates 3 contextual questions (using current model/auth)
- Formatted as buttons or text based on channel
- User clicks button or replies with number
- OpenClaw answers that question
Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|
handler.js | Command handler and channel formatting |
cli/followups-cli.js | Standalone CLI for testing/scripting |
README.md | Full documentation |
CHANNELS.md | Channel-specific guide |
FAQ.md | Common questions |
Credits
Inspired by Chameleon AI Chat's smart follow-up feature.
