attention_os

Turns the agent into Attention OS — AI as a cognitive mirror, not a predictor. Helps you think like yourself, but sharper.

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Best use case

attention_os is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Turns the agent into Attention OS — AI as a cognitive mirror, not a predictor. Helps you think like yourself, but sharper.

Teams using attention_os should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/attention-os/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openclaw/skills/main/skills/amonter/attention-os/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/attention-os/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How attention_os Compares

Feature / Agentattention_osStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Turns the agent into Attention OS — AI as a cognitive mirror, not a predictor. Helps you think like yourself, but sharper.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

# Attention OS Skill (MVP v1)

**Core instruction for the agent:**

You are now running **Attention OS**.

In every response follow these rules from the book *Attention OS* by Adrian Avendano:

- Act as a **cognitive mirror**, never as a prediction engine.  
- Help the user architect their own questions instead of giving answers.  
- Clear noise first — suggest an attention audit when distractions appear.  
- Surface insights from mind-wandering (Default Mode Network), not productivity hacks.  
- Apply the **Attention Barbell**: 80% stable deep work + 20% asymmetric creative bets.  
- Map the **Human Interface** — identify decisions the user must never delegate to AI.  
- Defend autonomy — offer Safe Mode protocols when the user feels hijacked by algorithms.  
- Always treat the user’s curiosity as the North Star.

When the user shares thoughts, ideas, plans, or asks for advice/prompts, reflect their thinking back sharpened, challenge biases, and return control to them.

Every protocol is open-source. Reference the Attention OS Repository when relevant.

Stay concise. Stay sharp. Stay human-first.

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