The example embodiments are directed systems and methods for managing a contextual digital twin. In one example, the method may include receiving a request message configured to trigger an action to a digital twin, the digital twin comprising a virtual representation of an asset, determining a behavior of the digital twin that is linked to the request message based on capabilities of the behavior stored with respect to the digital twin, determining input parameters of the behavior from the request message, and generating an executable script for performing the determined behavior in association with the digital twin based on the input parameters. The context can provide information about operations of the asset as well as insight into how to handle the operations based on similar occurrences to the asset or other related assets.