Startup instructions that run every time OpenClaw initializes
BOOT.md contains instructions that OpenClaw executes at the start of every session. Unlike SOUL.md which defines personality, BOOT.md defines startup procedures — what to check, what to load, what to do before the first message is processed.
When an OpenClaw instance starts, it reads and follows BOOT.md as an action script. This might include: loading external data, checking for scheduled tasks, reading the current date and time, checking for unread messages, or performing health checks. BOOT.md turns a passive agent into one that proactively does things on startup.
BOOT.md enables automation that doesn't require a user trigger. An agent with a good BOOT.md might check your calendar on startup, pull overnight analytics, or resume where it left off on a long-running task — without you having to ask.
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