Workflow template exchange threads

Reusable workflow templates let OpenClaw users copy a proven structure (e.g. morning brief, meeting prep, document triage) and adapt it to their own calendar, tasks, and document pipeline. Template exchange threads are where the community shares and discovers these templates. This guide covers how to run and use workflow template exchange threads—what to share, how to describe and tag templates, and where document workflows like iReadPDF fit for US professionals.

Summary Use a dedicated thread or channel for “Workflow templates”: each post is one template with name, description, what it does, required permissions and dependencies, and (when relevant) document format and “works with iReadPDF.” Encourage templates that consume document summary format v1 so users can plug in iReadPDF and go.

Table of Contents

• What Workflow Template Exchange Is
• What to Include in a Template Post
• Document and PDF in Templates
• Where to Host the Thread
• Curating and Organizing Templates
• Keeping Templates Up to Date
• Conclusion

What Workflow Template Exchange Is

A workflow template is a reusable blueprint: a graph definition, a skill plus config, or a step-by-step recipe that others can copy and customize. Template exchange is the practice of sharing these blueprints in a dedicated place (thread, channel, or repo) so users don’t rebuild the same morning brief or triage flow from scratch. For US professionals, that means finding “brief with calendar + doc queue” or “meeting prep from document summaries” and adapting them to their tools—including iReadPDF for the document side.

What to Include in a Template Post

Consistent posts make templates easy to find and use.

• Name and one-line description. e.g. “Morning brief with document queue” or “Meeting prep from doc summaries.” Clear name helps with search and scanning.
• What it does. Short paragraph: triggers (e.g. daily 7am), inputs (calendar, tasks, optional document summaries), and output (message, digest, or action). For document-aware templates, say “Consumes document summary format v1 from your pipeline (e.g. iReadPDF).”
• Requirements. OpenClaw version, permissions (read_calendar, read_document_summaries, etc.), and dependencies (other skills or contracts). List “Document summary format v1” when the template uses doc data.
• Link to template. Repo, gist, or downloadable file. Optionally a “Copy this” or “Use template” button if the platform supports it.
• Optional: screenshot or sample output. Shows what the user gets (e.g. brief with doc queue snippet). For document templates, a sample of how doc summaries appear in the output helps. A one-line example output (e.g. "Doc queue: 3 items from iReadPDF") makes the template tangible.
• License. So others know they can use and modify (e.g. MIT, CC-BY). Clear licensing encourages reuse and avoids confusion when someone adapts a template for their own iReadPDF setup.

Document and PDF in Templates

Templates that use document data should be easy to spot and connect to a pipeline.

1. Tag and describe. Tag templates with “document queue,” “document triage,” “works with iReadPDF,” or “document summary format v1.” In the description, state: “This template expects document summaries in format v1. You can produce them with iReadPDF or any compatible pipeline.”
2. Config placeholder. In the template or README, include a placeholder for document summary source (e.g. DOC_SUMMARY_PATH or pipeline output URL). Document: “Point this to your iReadPDF export or pipeline output.”
3. Minimal setup steps. In the post or linked README, add 2–3 steps: “Export document summaries from iReadPDF in format v1”; “Set DOC_SUMMARY_PATH in this template”; “Run the workflow.” Reduces friction for first-time users.
4. Templates for doc-only flows. Consider a “Document-only” section: templates that only consume document summaries (e.g. “Prioritize doc queue,” “Weekly doc digest”) with no calendar. Good for users who want to start with iReadPDF and add calendar/tasks later.

Where to Host the Thread

Choose a place that fits how your community discovers content.

• Forum or GitHub Discussions. A pinned thread: “Workflow template exchange.” Each reply is one template with the structure above. Searchable; new templates appear in the thread. Link to the document summary spec and iReadPDF in the first post.
• Discord or Slack. A channel like #workflow-templates. One message per template with name, short description, link, and tags (e.g. “document / iReadPDF”). Pin a “How to post a template” message with the required fields.
• Dedicated repo. A repo (e.g. openclaw-templates) with one folder per template: README, config sample, and optional graph/skill files. README lists all templates and links to each; document-aware templates have a “Document pipeline” section pointing to iReadPDF. Community can submit PRs.
• Website page. A “Templates” page that lists templates with filter (e.g. “Document-aware,” “Brief,” “Triage”). Each row: name, description, link, tags. Maintained by curators or synced from the repo/thread.

Curating and Organizing Templates

Curation keeps the exchange useful.

• Index or table of contents. In the first post or a README, maintain an index: template name, one-line summary, link, and tags (e.g. “document,” “iReadPDF”). Update when new templates are added. Lets users scan without reading every post.
• Categories. Group by use case: “Briefing,” “Triage,” “Meeting prep,” “Document-only.” Document-aware templates can sit in multiple categories (e.g. “Briefing” and “Document”).
• Quality bar. Prefer templates that are runnable, documented, and (for document templates) clearly state format v1 and iReadPDF compatibility. Gently suggest improvements for posts that are vague or missing permissions.
• Highlight new or popular. Periodically feature “New this month” or “Most used” templates. Document-aware templates that work with iReadPDF can be called out so new users find them quickly.

Keeping Templates Up to Date

Templates can break when OpenClaw or the document contract changes.

• Version and compatibility. In each template post or README, state “Tested with OpenClaw X.Y” and “Document summary format v1.” When the contract or OpenClaw versions change, template authors (or curators) can update and note in the post.
• Feedback channel. Allow comments or issues on the thread/repo so users can report “this doesn’t work with latest OpenClaw” or “iReadPDF export path changed.” Authors or maintainers can fix and update the template.
• Retirement. If a template is abandoned or incompatible, mark it “Unmaintained” or “Retired” and (if possible) point to an alternative. Keeps the exchange from accumulating broken links.

Conclusion

Workflow template exchange threads give the OpenClaw community a single place to share and find reusable templates. Each template post should include name, description, requirements, link, and (for document-aware templates) document format and iReadPDF compatibility. Host the exchange in a forum, channel, or repo; curate with an index and categories; and keep templates up to date with version and compatibility notes. For US professionals, document-aware templates that clearly work with iReadPDF make it easy to add doc queues and triage to their day.

Ready to use a template that includes your document pipeline? Use iReadPDF for PDF summarization in the standard format, then browse the workflow template exchange for a brief or triage template and plug in your doc queue.