A complete technical reference for managing OpenClaw configurations, CLI operations, and multi-channel AI agent deployments.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-ref
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-ref using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is OpenClaw Reference Manual?
This skill serves as the authoritative technical manual for OpenClaw, a powerful framework designed for deploying and managing AI agents across diverse communication channels. It synthesizes complex documentation into actionable insights for configuring the openclaw.json file, managing model providers, and securing gateway access. By utilizing this resource within the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, developers can ensure their agent deployments are robust, scalable, and correctly configured.
The skill covers the entire lifecycle of an AI agent, from initial installation and environment setup to advanced automation via hooks and cron jobs. It acts as a specialized knowledge base that allows an AI coding agent to provide precise technical guidance, preventing common configuration errors that could lead to system downtime.
OpenClaw Reference Manual Use Cases
- Updating the openclaw.json configuration with precise field paths and data types.
- Executing CLI commands for model management, scanning, and system updates.
- Configuring multi-channel integrations for platforms like Telegram, Discord, and Slack.
- Setting up automated workflows using Cron tasks and Webhooks.
- Performing system diagnostics and troubleshooting using the built-in doctor utility.
How OpenClaw Reference Manual Works
- The user or agent queries the skill to locate specific documentation for a task, such as model switching or gateway security.
- The skill identifies the relevant reference file from the core, channels, or automation directories.
- Technical specifications are extracted, such as the exact JSON path needed for a configuration change in Openclaw Skills.
- The agent verifies the proposed changes against the core configuration schema to ensure compatibility.
- Post-configuration, the skill guides the user to run diagnostic commands to validate the system state.
OpenClaw Reference Manual Setup
To utilize this reference skill effectively, ensure you have the OpenClaw environment initialized.
# Install the OpenClaw CLI
npm install -g openclaw
# Initialize your configuration
openclaw init
# Verify your setup
openclaw doctor
Ensure that your environment variables for API keys are configured using the ${VAR_NAME} syntax within your config files to maintain security.
OpenClaw Reference Manual Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill references a structured taxonomy of documentation files to provide accurate data:
| Directory | Contents | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| core/ | config-fields.md, cli.md, models.md | Essential system settings and command references. |
| channels/ | telegram.md, discord.md, slack.md | Integration parameters for messaging platforms. |
| automation/ | cron.md, hooks-webhooks.md | Scheduling and event-driven trigger definitions. |
| troubleshooting/ | general.md, channels-gateway.md | Rapid issue classification and resolution steps. |
OpenClaw Reference Manual Advanced Features
- Multi-agent support for delegating tasks between different AI models.
- Secure API gateway management with built-in sandbox environments.
- Dynamic failover configuration for model providers to ensure high availability.
- Real-time log streaming and monitoring for debugging complex interactions.
- Automated configuration repair and migration tools for version upgrades.
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