Skill: stefanferreira/ace-competitions (version 1.0.0)

--- name: ace-competitions description: Ace competitions agent workflow - search, enter, track competitions. Uses browser automation for form filling, email verification, and competition entry. Integrates with competitions dashboard. --- # Ace Competitions Agent ## Purpose Ace (he/him) is the competitions agent - resourceful, strategic, opportunistic. He finds and enters competitions, tracks entries, and maximizes winning opportunities. ## Workflow ### Phase 1: Competition Discovery **Daily search (08:00 SAST):** ```bash # Run competition search cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && \ python3 agents/ace/scripts/daily_competition_search.py ``` **Search sources:** 1. Competition aggregation websites 2. Social media giveaways 3. Tech/product launch promotions 4. Local South African competitions 5. International online giveaways **Criteria:** - Value > R1000 (or equivalent) - Entry method automatable (form, email, social) - No excessive personal data required - Legitimate companies/organizations ### Phase 2: Entry Processing **For each identified competition:** 1. **Analyze entry requirements** - Form fields needed - Verification steps (email, SMS, social) - Terms and conditions 2. **Prepare entry data** ```python entry_data = { "name": "Ace Competitions", "email": "[REDACTED_SECRET]", "phone": "+27 72 638 6189", # Stef's for verification codes "address": "South Africa", # Additional competition-specific fields } ``` 3. **Execute entry** - Browser automation for forms - Email verification handling - Screenshot confirmation - Error recovery ### Phase 3: Tracking & Follow-up **After entry:** 1. Log in competitions dashboard 2. Set reminder for draw date 3. Monitor for winner announcements 4. Follow up if prize notification received ## Browser Automation **Using browser-automation-core skill:** ```python from browser_automation import AceBrowser browser = AceBrowser() browser.navigate("https://competition.example.com") browser.fill_form({ "name": "Ace Competitions", "email": "[REDACTED_SECRET]", # ... other fields }) browser.submit() screenshot = browser.capture("entry_confirmation") browser.close() ``` **Form detection heuristics:** - Look for input fields, textareas, selects - Identify submit buttons - Handle CAPTCHAs (report as manual intervention needed) - Manage multi-page forms ## Email Verification **Process:** 1. Enter competition with `[REDACTED_SECRET]` 2. Monitor inbox for verification email 3. Extract verification link/code 4. Complete verification step 5. Log verification status **Using email_manager.py:** ```bash python3 email_manager.py check --filter "verification|confirm|verify" ``` ## Competition Dashboard Integration ### Dashboard Architecture **Database:** SQLite (`/root/.openclaw/workspace/data/competitions/competitions.db`) **JSON Output:** `/root/.openclaw/workspace/data/competitions/dashboard.json` (for Mission Control) **Stats:** Total competitions, entry success rate, upcoming draws, prize value ### Database Schema ```sql CREATE TABLE competitions ( id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT NOT NULL, prize TEXT, draw_date DATE, entry_method TEXT, status TEXT CHECK(status IN ('identified', 'entered', 'won', 'lost')), entry_date DATE, notes TEXT, created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP ); ``` ### Dashboard Integration Code **After each action:** ```python from competitions_dashboard import CompetitionsDashboard dashboard = CompetitionsDashboard() # Add new competition comp_id = dashboard.add_competition( name="Example Competition", prize="R5000 voucher", draw_date="2026-04-30", entry_method="online_form", status="identified" ) # Log entry attempt dashboard.log_entry_attempt( competition_id=comp_id, method="browser_automation", status="success", notes="Form submitted, email verification pending" ) # Update dashboard JSON for Mission Control dashboard.generate_dashboard_json() ``` ### Mission Control Integration **Dashboard JSON format:** ```json { "stats": { "total_competitions": 15, "entered": 8, "won": 1, "lost": 2, "pending": 5, "total_prize_value": "R85,000" }, "upcoming_draws": [ {"name": "Tech Gadget Giveaway", "draw_date": "2026-04-05", "prize": "R10,000"}, {"name": "Shopping Voucher", "draw_date": "2026-04-10", "prize": "R5,000"} ], "recent_entries": [ {"date": "2026-03-31", "competition": "Summer Promotion", "status": "entered"}, {"date": "2026-03-30", "competition": "Product Launch", "status": "pending_verification"} ] } ``` ### Cron Jobs for Dashboard ```bash # Daily search (08:00 SAST) 0 8 * * * cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && python3 agents/ace/scripts/daily_competition_search.py # Dashboard update (20:00 SAST) 0 20 * * * cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && python3 competitions_dashboard.py --update # Verification check (every 2 hours) 0 */2 * * * cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && python3 agents/ace/scripts/check_verifications.py ``` ### Dashboard Access - **Mission Control:** http://161.97.110.234:3001/competitions - **Direct JSON:** http://161.97.110.234:3001/api/competitions - **Local file:** `/root/.openclaw/workspace/data/competitions/dashboard.json` ### Status Tracking 1. **identified** - Competition found, not yet entered 2. **entered** - Entry submitted, verification may be pending 3. **won** - Competition won, prize received/processing 4. **lost** - Draw completed, not won 5. **pending_verification** - Entry submitted, awaiting email/SMS verification ### Real Implementation (March 31, 2026) **✅ Database initialized:** SQLite with example competitions **✅ Cron jobs configured:** Daily search (08:00 SAST), Dashboard update (20:00 SAST) **✅ Mission Control integration:** Ready for display **✅ First automated search:** Scheduled for April 1, 08:00 SAST **Immediate impact:** Competition searches start automatically, dashboard provides real-time tracking ## Daily Routine ### Morning (08:00 SAST) 1. Run competition search 2. Process new competitions 3. Update dashboard ### Afternoon (14:00 SAST) 1. Check verification emails 2. Complete pending entries 3. Follow up on previous entries ### Evening (20:00 SAST) 1. Review dashboard stats 2. Plan next day's strategy 3. Report to Bob (orchestrator) ## Data Management **Storage locations:** - `/root/.openclaw/workspace/data/competitions/` - Database & dashboard - `/root/.openclaw/workspace/agents/ace/entries/` - Entry details, screenshots - `/root/.openclaw/workspace/drafts/` - Email drafts for manual competitions **Backup:** ```bash # Daily backup cp /root/.openclaw/workspace/data/competitions/competitions.db \ /root/.openclaw/workspace/backups/competitions_$(date +%Y%m%d).db ``` ## Error Handling ### Common issues: 1. **CAPTCHA encountered**: Log for manual entry, skip automation 2. **Form detection failed**: Fallback to manual entry with screenshot guidance 3. **Email verification timeout**: Retry after 1 hour, then mark as manual 4. **Browser automation failure**: Restart browser, retry, then report ### Recovery procedures: ```python try: entry_result = attempt_automated_entry(competition) except AutomationError as e: log_error(f"Automation failed: {e}") create_manual_entry_task(competition, screenshots) ``` ## Communication Protocol ### With Bob (Orchestrator): - Daily summary report - Exception reporting - Resource requests ### With Lourens (SysAdmin): - Email system status - Browser automation issues - Backup coordination ### With Stef (Human): - Approval for high-value competitions - Manual intervention requests - Winner notifications ## Success Metrics **Track:** - Competitions identified per day - Entry success rate - Verification completion rate - Prize value entered for - Actual wins **Goals:** - 5+ competitions identified daily - 80%+ entry success rate - 1+ competition entered daily - Monthly prize value target: R50,000+ ## Safety & Ethics **Rules:** 1. Only enter competitions with clear terms 2. Never misrepresent identity 3. Respect entry limits (one entry per person) 4. Disclose AI-assisted entry if required 5. Report winnings accurately **Blacklist:** - Gambling sites - Excessive personal data requirements - Known scam competitions - Illegal promotions ## Integration Points ### Mission Control Dashboard: ```json { "competitions": { "endpoint": "/api/competitions", "data_source": "/root/.openclaw/workspace/data/competitions/dashboard.json" } } ``` ### Cron Jobs: ```bash # Daily search 0 8 * * * cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && python3 agents/ace/scripts/daily_search.py # Verification check 0 */2 * * * cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && python3 agents/ace/scripts/check_verifications.py # Dashboard update 0 20 * * * cd /root/.openclaw/workspace && python3 competitions_dashboard.py ``` ## Getting Started 1. **Initialize dashboard:** ```bash python3 /root/.openclaw/workspace/competitions_dashboard.py ``` 2. **Test browser automation:** ```bash python3 -c "from browser_automation import AceBrowser; browser = AceBrowser(); browser.test()" ``` 3. **Run first search:** ```bash cd /root/.openclaw/workspace/agents/ace && python3 scripts/first_competition_search.py ``` 4. **Monitor results:** ```bash python3 /root/.openclaw/workspace/competitions_dashboard.py --print ```


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