A comprehensive first-run setup wizard designed to interview users and architect the fundamental identity, memory, and security layers of a new AI agent.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-startup
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-startup 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 Startup?
OpenClaw Startup is the definitive onboarding tool for the OpenClaw ecosystem. It simplifies the complex process of initializing an AI agent by conducting a structured Identity Interview to generate core personality files like SOUL.md and IDENTITY.md. This skill ensures that every new deployment follows best practices for Openclaw Skills by automating the creation of memory scaffolding and operational configurations.
Beyond simple file generation, it acts as a technical architect for your workspace. It scaffolds durable memory structures, establishes priority tracking, and implements security baselines tailored to the user's specific professional needs. Whether you are a developer launching a new sub-agent or a user resetting a workspace to a clean baseline, this skill provides a conversational yet rigorous path to a production-ready AI agent.
OpenClaw Startup Use Cases
- Initializing a brand new OpenClaw agent from a blank slate.
- Onboarding new users to the Openclaw Skills ecosystem with a guided setup.
- Resetting an existing agent workspace to a standardized clean baseline.
- Rapidly scaffolding personality and identity files for specialized sub-agents.
- Implementing a security and operational cron baseline for existing agents.
How OpenClaw Startup Works
- Identity Interview: Conducts an 8-question deep dive to define the agent's tone, boundaries, and primary mission.
- File Generation: Synthesizes interview data into SOUL.md, USER.md, IDENTITY.md, and AGENTS.md files.
- Memory Scaffolding: Executes an automated script to build the memory directory, log structures, and priority trackers.
- Cron Integration: Configures essential background tasks like heartbeats and daily workspace backups using the OpenClaw CLI.
- Security Hardening: Walks the user through a security checklist to establish access controls and injection defense rules.
- Verification: Runs a final health check to ensure all files exist and the agent responds correctly within the Openclaw Skills framework.
OpenClaw Startup Setup
To begin the onboarding process for your agent, trigger the wizard with a natural language command. If you are using the CLI for Openclaw Skills, ensure your environment is ready:
# Trigger the startup wizard within your agent interface
# "set up my agent" or "initialize workspace"
# The skill will automatically call the internal install script during Phase 2:
bash ./scripts/install.sh
OpenClaw Startup Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes the agent workspace into a standardized taxonomy:
| File/Directory | Purpose |
|---|---|
SOUL.md |
Defines agent identity, personality, and behavioral boundaries. |
MEMORY.md |
A durable index of facts and long-term knowledge. |
ACTIVE.md |
Real-time tracker for current priorities and active tasks. |
memory/ |
Directory for daily logs and deferred intents. |
.learnings/ |
Automated capture of errors and iterative agent improvements. |
OpenClaw Startup Advanced Features
- Resume Logic: Automatically detects existing configuration files and offers to resume partial setups or start fresh.
- Automated Memory Loop: Integrates with agent-memory-loop for continuous learning and error correction.
- ClawHub Integration: Recommends and installs complementary Openclaw Skills like cognition, summarize, and agent-hardening during the final phase.
- Customizable Templates: Uses a robust asset system to scaffold files based on user-defined communication styles and professional roles.
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