A comprehensive technical guide and operational assistant for managing the OpenClaw self-hosted AI agent gateway.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-genie
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install openclaw-genie using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is OpenClaw Genie?
OpenClaw Genie is the definitive resource for developers deploying and managing OpenClaw, a self-hosted personal AI agent gateway. This skill provides deep technical insights into connecting LLM agents to over 22 messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord while ensuring all data remains local. By utilizing Openclaw Skills, developers can bridge the gap between powerful language models and 50+ native integrations through a single, unified gateway process.
Built for those who prioritize privacy and extensibility, this skill guides users through the core architecture of OpenClaw. It covers the management of isolated agent workspaces, the configuration of the WebSocket control plane, and the orchestration of multi-agent environments. Whether you are a solo developer or building a complex AI ecosystem, OpenClaw Genie provides the technical foundation needed to excel with Openclaw Skills.
OpenClaw Genie Use Cases
- Deploying private AI agents across multiple messaging channels like Slack, Signal, and iMessage.
- Configuring isolated workspaces with custom personalities, memories, and tool access.
- Automating complex tasks using built-in cron jobs, webhooks, and heartbeat monitors.
- Implementing secure sandboxing for executing untrusted code within agent sessions.
- Orchestrating multi-agent systems with specialized sub-agents for granular task handling.
How OpenClaw Genie Works
- The user queries the skill regarding OpenClaw installation, configuration, or operational workflows.
- The skill references the core architecture involving the Gateway (port 18789), Agents, and Channel adapters.
- It provides deterministic routing instructions to ensure agent responses are returned to the correct origin platform.
- It explains the session lifecycle, from bootstrap injection (IDENTITY, SOUL, USER) to active tool execution.
- The skill assists in hot-reloading JSON5 configurations to apply changes without interrupting the Gateway service.
OpenClaw Genie Setup
To get started with Openclaw Skills, use one of the following installation methods:
# One-liner install for macOS or Linux (Node 22+ required)
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
# Installation via npm
npm install -g openclaw@latest
# Interactive setup for gateway, workspace, and channels
openclaw onboard --install-daemon
# Verify the installation
openclaw status
Access the Web Control UI at http://127.0.0.1:18789/ to manage your Openclaw Skills visually.
OpenClaw Genie Data Schema & Taxonomy
OpenClaw utilizes a local-first data structure where each agent has a dedicated workspace containing Markdown and JSON5 files. This ensures that Openclaw Skills have persistent, human-readable contexts.
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
| openclaw.json | The primary configuration file for models, tools, and channels. |
| SOUL.md | System prompts and personality definitions. |
| MEMORY.md | Curated long-term memory and key facts. |
| memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md | Daily session logs for temporal context. |
| TOOLS.md | Instructions and limitations for tool usage. |
| BOOTSTRAP.md | Initialization tasks executed on the first run. |
OpenClaw Genie Advanced Features
- Multi-Platform Native Adapters: Connect to 22+ platforms including Matrix, MS Teams, and BlueBubbles via Openclaw Skills.
- Hybrid Memory System: Combines semantic vector search with BM25 exact matching and temporal decay for intelligent recall.
- Companion Node Integration: Control remote devices to access cameras, canvases, and system notifications via node.invoke.
- Event-Driven Hooks: Deploy TypeScript handlers in the workspace to intercept session lifecycles or transform tool results.
- Browser Automation: Full Chromium support for navigation, screenshots, and markdown-based web extraction.
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