Clawfleet
FeaturesPersonal AIFor AgenciesPricingBlog
Sign inDeploy now
Clawfleet

The simplest way to deploy and manage OpenClaw instances. Managed hosting for individuals. Deploy your AI assistant in 60 seconds.

Need multiple instances for your team or clients? Contact us.

Clawfleet is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the OpenClaw project. OpenClaw is an independent open-source project.

© 2026 Clawfleet. All Rights Reserved. Built with ♥ by Seven Hills Software

@harishganapathi

Product
  • Features
  • Pricing
  • Integrations
  • Changelog
  • Switching hosts?
Resources
  • Personas
  • Use Cases
  • Glossary
  • Blog
About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
Legal
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund Policy

OpenClaw Reference

OpenClaw Glossary

Plain-English definitions for every OpenClaw term — from SOUL.md to context compaction. 37 terms, organized by topic.

Core Files

SOUL.mdThe personality file that defines who your OpenClaw agent isMEMORY.mdPersistent knowledge that survives across OpenClaw sessionsIDENTITY.mdA supplemental file for detailed agent backstory and contextBOOT.mdStartup instructions that run every time OpenClaw initializesHEARTBEAT.mdScheduled instructions that run on a recurring intervalAGENTS.mdThe workspace configuration file for OpenClaw's behavior and tools

Architecture

OpenClaw GatewayThe server-side hub that connects your OpenClaw node to the outside worldOpenClaw Agent LoopThe continuous think-act-observe cycle that drives autonomous OpenClaw behaviorContext CompactionHow OpenClaw handles context window limits in long-running sessionsOpenClaw SessionsHow OpenClaw manages conversation state and continuityOpenClaw HooksEvent-driven triggers that fire on specific agent lifecycle eventsOpenClaw Cron JobsScheduled tasks that run your agent automatically at set timesOpenClaw WebhooksHTTP endpoints that trigger your agent when external events happenModel Context Protocol (MCP)The standard interface for giving AI agents access to external tools and dataOpenClaw SkillsReusable capabilities you can install into your OpenClaw agentOpenClaw PersonasComplete agent personalities bundled with matching skills and configurationOpenClaw ChannelsThe messaging platforms your OpenClaw agent can communicate onOpenClaw NodesPhysical or virtual devices that run the OpenClaw client softwareOpenClaw Model ProvidersThe AI models that power your OpenClaw agent's intelligenceOpenClaw Skills SecurityWhy unverified OpenClaw skills can be dangerous — and how to stay safe

Channels

OpenClaw Telegram BotRunning your OpenClaw agent through TelegramOpenClaw Discord BotDeploying your OpenClaw agent in Discord servers and DMsOpenClaw Slack BotIntegrating OpenClaw into your Slack workspaceOpenClaw WhatsApp BotRunning your OpenClaw agent on WhatsApp

Hosting & Operations

Managed OpenClaw HostingRunning OpenClaw in the cloud without managing servers yourselfSelf-Hosting OpenClawRunning your own OpenClaw server from scratchOpenClaw Cost TrackingMonitoring and controlling AI API costs for your OpenClaw instanceOpenClaw BackupsProtecting your agent's configuration, memory, and session dataOpenClaw SetupThe process of getting an OpenClaw instance running for the first timeOpenClaw API KeysThe credentials your OpenClaw agent needs to functionClawfleetManaged OpenClaw hosting — deploy your AI agent in minutes, not hours

AI Concepts

Context WindowThe maximum amount of text an AI model can process at onceTool UseHow OpenClaw agents take actions beyond just generating textMulti-Agent SystemCoordinating multiple OpenClaw agents to tackle complex tasks togetherAutonomous AI AgentAn AI that takes actions and makes decisions without constant human input

Comparisons

OpenClaw vs n8nAI agent vs workflow automation — understanding the key differencesOpenClaw vs Claude DesktopStandalone AI chat vs a persistent, integrated AI agent

Ready to deploy your own OpenClaw agent?

Skip the setup. Clawfleet manages your OpenClaw instance 24/7 — starting at $1.

Deploy for $1