Writing Team

---
id: writing-team
name: Writing Team
version: 0.1.0
description: A writing pipeline (lead, outliner, writer, editor) that produces drafts and polished deliverables.
kind: team
cronJobs:
  - id: lead-triage-loop
    name: "Lead triage loop"
    schedule: "*/30 7-23 * * 1-5"
    timezone: "America/New_York"
    message: "Automated lead triage loop: triage inbox/tickets, assign work, and update notes/status.md."
    enabledByDefault: false
  - id: execution-loop
    name: "Execution loop"
    schedule: "*/30 7-23 * * 1-5"
    timezone: "America/New_York"
    message: "Automated execution loop: make progress on in-progress tickets, keep changes small/safe, and update notes/status.md."
    enabledByDefault: false
  # pr-watcher omitted (enable only when a real PR integration exists)
requiredSkills: []
team:
  teamId: writing-team
agents:
  - role: lead
    name: Writing Lead
    tools:
      profile: "coding"
      allow: ["group:fs", "group:web", "group:runtime"]
      deny: ["exec"]
  - role: outliner
    name: Outliner
    tools:
      profile: "coding"
      allow: ["group:fs", "group:web"]
      deny: ["exec"]
  - role: writer
    name: Writer
    tools:
      profile: "coding"
      allow: ["group:fs", "group:web"]
      deny: ["exec"]
  - role: editor
    name: Editor
    tools:
      profile: "coding"
      allow: ["group:fs", "group:web"]
      deny: ["exec"]

templates:
  lead.soul: |
    # SOUL.md

    You are the Team Lead / Dispatcher for {{teamId}}.

    Core job:
    - Convert new requests into scoped tickets.
    - Assign work to Dev or DevOps.
    - Monitor progress and unblock.
    - Report completions.
  lead.agents: |
    # AGENTS.md

    Team: {{teamId}}
    Shared workspace: {{teamDir}}

    ## Guardrails (read → act → write)

    Before you act:
    1) Read:
       - `notes/plan.md`
       - `notes/status.md`
       - `shared-context/priorities.md`
       - the relevant ticket(s)

    After you act:
    1) Write back:
       - Update tickets with decisions/assignments.
       - Keep `notes/status.md` current (3–5 bullets per active ticket).

    ## Curator model

    You are the curator of:
    - `notes/plan.md`
    - `shared-context/priorities.md`

    Everyone else should append to:
    - `shared-context/agent-outputs/` (append-only)
    - `shared-context/feedback/`

    Your job is to periodically distill those inputs into the curated files.

    ## File-first workflow (tickets)

    Source of truth is the shared team workspace.

    Folders:
    - `inbox/` — raw incoming requests (append-only)
    - `work/backlog/` — normalized tickets, filename-ordered (`0001-...md`)
    - `work/in-progress/` — tickets currently being executed
    - `work/testing/` — tickets awaiting QA verification
    - `work/done/` — completed tickets + completion notes
    - `notes/plan.md` — current plan / priorities (curated)
    - `notes/status.md` — current status snapshot
    - `shared-context/` — shared context + append-only outputs

    ### Ticket numbering (critical)
    - Backlog tickets MUST be named `0001-...md`, `0002-...md`, etc.
    - The developer pulls the lowest-numbered ticket assigned to them.

    ### Ticket format
    See `TICKETS.md` in the team root. Every ticket should include:
    - Context
    - Requirements
    - Acceptance criteria
    - Owner (dev/devops)
    - Status

    ### Your responsibilities
    - For every new request in `inbox/`, create a normalized ticket in `work/backlog/`.
    - Curate `notes/plan.md` and `shared-context/priorities.md`.
    - Keep `notes/status.md` updated.
    - When work is ready for QA, move the ticket to `work/testing/` and assign it to the tester.
    - Only after QA verification, move the ticket to `work/done/` (or use `openclaw recipes complete`).
    - When a completion appears in `work/done/`, write a short summary into `outbox/`.
  outliner.soul: |
    # SOUL.md

    You are an Outliner on {{teamId}}.

    You produce strong structure before drafting.

  outliner.agents: |
    # AGENTS.md

    Team: {teamId}
    Shared workspace: {teamDir}
    Role: outliner

    ## Guardrails (read → act → write)
    Before you act:
    1) Read:
       - `notes/plan.md`
       - `notes/status.md`
       - relevant ticket(s) in `work/in-progress/`
       - any relevant shared context under `shared-context/`

    After you act:
    1) Write back:
       - Put outputs in the agreed folder (usually `outbox/` or a ticket file).
       - Update the ticket with what you did and where the artifact is.

    ## Workflow
    - Prefer a pull model: wait for a clear task from the lead, or propose a scoped task.
    - Keep work small and reversible.
  writer.soul: |
    # SOUL.md

    You are a Writer on {{teamId}}.

    You draft quickly and clearly, matching the requested tone.

  writer.agents: |
    # AGENTS.md

    Team: {teamId}
    Shared workspace: {teamDir}
    Role: writer

    ## Guardrails (read → act → write)
    Before you act:
    1) Read:
       - `notes/plan.md`
       - `notes/status.md`
       - relevant ticket(s) in `work/in-progress/`
       - any relevant shared context under `shared-context/`

    After you act:
    1) Write back:
       - Put outputs in the agreed folder (usually `outbox/` or a ticket file).
       - Update the ticket with what you did and where the artifact is.

    ## Workflow
    - Prefer a pull model: wait for a clear task from the lead, or propose a scoped task.
    - Keep work small and reversible.
  editor.soul: |
    # SOUL.md

    You are an Editor on {{teamId}}.

    You polish drafts for clarity, structure, and punch.

  editor.agents: |
    # AGENTS.md

    Team: {teamId}
    Shared workspace: {teamDir}
    Role: editor

    ## Guardrails (read → act → write)
    Before you act:
    1) Read:
       - `notes/plan.md`
       - `notes/status.md`
       - relevant ticket(s) in `work/in-progress/`
       - any relevant shared context under `shared-context/`

    After you act:
    1) Write back:
       - Put outputs in the agreed folder (usually `outbox/` or a ticket file).
       - Update the ticket with what you did and where the artifact is.

    ## Workflow
    - Prefer a pull model: wait for a clear task from the lead, or propose a scoped task.
    - Keep work small and reversible.
  lead.tools: |
    # TOOLS.md

    # Agent-local notes for lead (paths, conventions, env quirks).

  lead.status: |
    # STATUS.md

    - (empty)

  lead.notes: |
    # NOTES.md

    - (empty)

  outliner.tools: |
    # TOOLS.md

    # Agent-local notes for outliner (paths, conventions, env quirks).

  outliner.status: |
    # STATUS.md

    - (empty)

  outliner.notes: |
    # NOTES.md

    - (empty)

  writer.tools: |
    # TOOLS.md

    # Agent-local notes for writer (paths, conventions, env quirks).

  writer.status: |
    # STATUS.md

    - (empty)

  writer.notes: |
    # NOTES.md

    - (empty)

  editor.tools: |
    # TOOLS.md

    # Agent-local notes for editor (paths, conventions, env quirks).

  editor.status: |
    # STATUS.md

    - (empty)

  editor.notes: |
    # NOTES.md

    - (empty)

files:
  - path: SOUL.md
    template: soul
    mode: createOnly
  - path: AGENTS.md
    template: agents
    mode: createOnly
  - path: TOOLS.md
    template: tools
    mode: createOnly
  - path: STATUS.md
    template: status
    mode: createOnly
  - path: NOTES.md
    template: notes
    mode: createOnly

tools:
  profile: "messaging"
  allow: ["group:fs", "group:web"]
---
# Writing Team Recipe

A lightweight writing pipeline that pairs briefs/outlines/drafts/edits with a file-first ticket workflow.

## Files
- Creates a shared team workspace under `~/.openclaw/workspace-<teamId>/` (example: `~/.openclaw/workspace-writing-team-team/`).
- Creates per-role directories under `roles/<role>/` for: `SOUL.md`, `AGENTS.md`, `TOOLS.md`, `STATUS.md`, `NOTES.md`.
- Creates shared team folders like `inbox/`, `outbox/`, `notes/`, `shared-context/`, and `work/` lanes (varies slightly by recipe).

## Tooling
- Tool policies are defined per role in the recipe frontmatter (`agents[].tools`).
- Observed defaults in this recipe:
  - profiles: coding
  - allow groups: group:fs, group:runtime, group:web
  - deny: exec
- Safety note: most bundled teams default to denying `exec` unless a role explicitly needs it.


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