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openclaw-agent-template
A minimal, opinionated starter kit for creating OpenClaw agents — drop it into any workspace and your agent has identity, memory, and operating rules from day one.
Quick Start
# 1. Clone this template
git clone https://github.com/dtzp555-max/openclaw-agent-template.git my-agent
cd my-agent
# 2. Copy the files into your workspace's agent config directory
cp -r . /path/to/your/workspace/.openclaw/agent/
# 3. Reload your OpenClaw gateway to pick up the new config
openclaw reload # or restart your Claude Code session
Then open IDENTITY.md and replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your agent's actual name, emoji, and vibe.
Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
SOUL.md |
Core behavior contract — message prefix rules, principles, continuity recovery |
IDENTITY.md |
Who the agent is — name, emoji, creature, vibe, specializations |
USER.md |
Who the agent serves — working style, expertise, preferences |
AGENTS.md |
Workspace rules — session startup, memory policy, safety guardrails |
TOOLS.md |
Available tools and usage guidelines |
MEMORY.md |
Long-term memory — decisions, context, learnings across sessions |
memory/CURRENT_STATE.md |
Short-term state — what's in flight, blocked, or next |
FAQ
Q: Do I need all these files?
Start with SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, and memory/CURRENT_STATE.md — those three give you identity and continuity. Add the rest as your needs grow.
Q: How does the agent pick up changes to these files? The agent reads them at session start. Edit a file and start a new session (or ask the agent to re-read it) for changes to take effect.
Q: Can I use this with a non-OpenClaw Claude Code setup?
Yes. The files are plain markdown. Point your CLAUDE.md at them with @SOUL.md, @IDENTITY.md, etc., and they work as regular context files.