A comprehensive onboarding package that guides users through the initial setup, personality definition, and security hardening of their AI agent via an interactive dialogue.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-starter-kit
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-starter-kit 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 Starter Kit?
The OpenClaw Starter Kit is a foundational skill designed to simplify the transition for new users entering the ecosystem. It provides a structured, step-by-step onboarding process that transforms complex configurations into a conversational interface. By using this kit, developers can quickly establish a fully functional environment, ensuring their AI agent has a clear persona, organized memory, and robust security protocols from the very first interaction.
This package is a vital entry point for anyone looking to leverage Openclaw Skills effectively. It automates the creation of essential system files like SOUL.md and USER.md while providing clear roadmaps for advanced features such as web search integration and multi-channel communication. It ensures that your workspace follows best practices for data organization and agent behavior, making it the ideal starting point for building sophisticated automated workflows.
OpenClaw Starter Kit Use Cases
- Initializing a fresh AI agent workspace with standardized file structures.
- Defining specific agent personalities and communication styles (professional, casual, expert).
- Hardening agent security by configuring allowlists and API key management.
- Setting up automated daily routines and heartbeat check-ins.
- Rapidly installing and configuring recommended Openclaw Skills like Brave Search or GitHub integrations.
How OpenClaw Starter Kit Works
- The user triggers the onboarding process using natural language commands like setup guide or starter kit.
- The skill initiates a Phase 1 dialogue to gather persona details (name, role, tone) and user preferences.
- It automatically generates the core file structure, including the memory directory and long-term indexing files.
- In Phase 2, the skill guides the user through API integrations and suggests high-utility plugins from the Openclaw Skills repository.
- Phase 3 focuses on security, helping the user configure environment variables and action-approval modes.
- Finally, it scans the environment to generate a comprehensive setup report and provides an advanced roadmap for future scaling.
OpenClaw Starter Kit Setup
To deploy the starter kit within your environment, use the standard CLI command to fetch it from the Openclaw Skills library:
openclaw skills install starter-kit
Once installed, you can begin the interactive setup by simply asking your agent:
openclaw chat "start setup"
OpenClaw Starter Kit Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes the agent workspace into a logical hierarchy to ensure data persistence and clear metadata taxonomy:
| File/Folder | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
SOUL.md |
Markdown | Defines the agent's name, persona, primary role, and behavioral boundaries. |
USER.md |
Markdown | Stores user-specific context, including professional interests and timezone. |
MEMORY.md |
Markdown | The primary index for the agent's long-term memory system. |
memory/knowledge/ |
Directory | Stores learned data and specialized research materials. |
memory/projects/ |
Directory | Contains logs and records related to specific developer projects. |
HEARTBEAT.md |
Markdown | Configuration for automated daily tasks, reminders, and status checks. |
OpenClaw Starter Kit Advanced Features
- Automated security audit that scans for exposed API keys and sensitive data.
- Integration guides for the Brave Search API to enable real-time web research capabilities.
- Custom cron job configuration for scheduling automated reports or notifications.
- Multi-agent support roadmaps for coordinating between different specialized Openclaw Skills.
- Built-in troubleshooting module to diagnose gateway connection or Node.js version conflicts.
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