What this skill does
RLM-style long-context controller that treats inputs as external context, slices/peeks/searches, and spawns recursive subcalls with strict safety limits.
RLM Controller is part of the Research & Knowledge category — research and knowledge skills that gather, search, and summarize information. You can install it on its own or alongside other research & knowledge skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install RLM Controller
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
rlm-controllerand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add RLM Controller with a single command:
openclaw skills add rlm-controller
This pulls rlm-controller from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/rlm-controller/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use RLM Controller
Once installed, RLM Controller activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
rlm-controller-1.2.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/rlm-controller/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install RLM Controller?
Install RLM Controller in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for rlm-controller, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add rlm-controller. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/rlm-controller/.
Is RLM Controller free?
Yes. RLM Controller is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does RLM Controller do?
RLM-style long-context controller that treats inputs as external context, slices/peeks/searches, and spawns recursive subcalls with strict safety limits.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models