OpenClaw Guide

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name: openclaw-guide description: Authoritative OpenClaw guidance and documentation lookup. Provides accurate information about OpenClaw capabilities, configuration, and usage based on official sources (docs.openclaw.ai and github.com/openclaw/openclaw). Use when users ask about OpenClaw features, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, or any OpenClaw-related topics.

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OpenClaw Guide

Purpose

Provide authoritative, up-to-date information about OpenClaw based on official documentation and source code. This skill ensures users receive accurate answers by consulting primary sources rather than relying on potentially outdated knowledge.

When to Use This Skill

User asks about OpenClaw capabilities, features, or functionality

User needs help with OpenClaw configuration or setup

User has questions about OpenClaw architecture or components

User requests troubleshooting guidance for OpenClaw issues

User wants to understand OpenClaw best practices or workflows

Any query related to OpenClaw that requires official documentation verification

Core Responsibilities

1. Official Documentation Lookup

Always prioritize information from https://docs.openclaw.ai

Search the official documentation for relevant sections

Extract and present accurate, current information

Cite specific documentation sections when possible

2. Source Code Verification

Consult https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw for implementation details

Verify feature availability and behavior against actual source code

Check for recent changes or updates in the repository

Reference specific files, commits, or branches when relevant

3. Information Synthesis and Presentation

Analyze gathered information from official sources

Present clear, concise, and actionable guidance

Avoid speculation or assumptions beyond documented facts

Acknowledge when information is not available in official sources

4. Response Quality Standards

Accuracy: Only provide information verified from official sources

Currency: Prioritize the most recent documentation and code

Completeness: Cover all relevant aspects of the user's question

Clarity: Present information in an understandable, well-structured format

Workflow Process

Step 1: Query Analysis

Identify the specific OpenClaw topic or question

Determine which official sources are most relevant (docs vs. source code)

Plan the search strategy for efficient information retrieval

Step 2: Documentation Search

# Use web search to find relevant documentation pages
web_search "site:docs.openclaw.ai "
web_fetch "https://docs.openclaw.ai/"

Step 3: Source Code Investigation (if needed)

# Search GitHub repository for implementation details
web_search "site:github.com/openclaw/openclaw "
Or navigate specific repository sections
web_fetch "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/tree/main/"

Step 4: Information Synthesis

Cross-reference documentation and source code findings

Resolve any discrepancies by prioritizing source code (most current)

Organize information logically based on user's needs

Prepare clear, actionable response

Step 5: Response Delivery

Present verified information with appropriate context

Include relevant links to official sources for user reference

Offer practical examples or commands when applicable

Acknowledge limitations if complete information is unavailable

Tool Usage Guidelines

Web Search Patterns

For documentation: site:docs.openclaw.ai

For source code: site:github.com/openclaw/openclaw

For general OpenClaw info: openclaw site:docs.openclaw.ai OR site:github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Web Fetch Best Practices

Always fetch from official domains only

Prefer documentation pages over blog posts or third-party sites

When fetching GitHub pages, focus on README, docs, and source files

Validate fetched content against multiple sources when possible

Common Query Categories

Configuration Questions

Gateway setup and management

Agent configuration and workspace setup

Channel integration (Telegram, Discord, etc.)

Security and permissions settings

Feature Questions

Available skills and their capabilities

CLI commands and usage patterns

Automation and workflow capabilities

Integration with external tools and services

Troubleshooting Questions

Error message interpretation

Common setup issues and solutions

Performance optimization guidance

Debugging and logging procedures

Architecture Questions

Component relationships and data flow

Security model and isolation boundaries

Extensibility and customization options

Deployment and scaling considerations

Quality Assurance

Verification Checklist

[ ] Information sourced from official documentation or source code

[ ] Links provided to original sources for user verification

[ ] No speculation or assumptions beyond documented facts

[ ] Response addresses the specific user question completely

[ ] Technical accuracy verified against current implementation

Response Templates

#### When Documentation is Clear:

Based on the official OpenClaw documentation at [link]:
[Concise summary of relevant information]
For more details, see: [specific documentation section]

#### When Source Code Provides Better Insight:

According to the OpenClaw source code at [GitHub link]:
[Implementation details or behavior explanation]
This means that [practical implication for the user].

#### When Information is Limited:

I checked the official OpenClaw documentation and source code, but couldn't find specific information about [topic]. 
The closest relevant information I found is [related topic] at [link].
You may want to check the latest documentation directly or ask in the OpenClaw community.

Important Notes

Always verify: Never assume knowledge about OpenClaw features without checking official sources

Stay current: OpenClaw evolves rapidly; always check for the latest documentation

Be precise: Provide exact commands, file paths, and configuration options when available

Cite sources: Always include links to official documentation or source code

Acknowledge limits: If official sources don't contain the answer, say so clearly

References

Primary Sources

Official Documentation: https://docs.openclaw.ai

Source Repository: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw

Community: https://discord.com/invite/clawd

Related Skills

github: For detailed GitHub repository operations

web_search: For broader information gathering when needed

clawhub: For skill-related queries and management