A supplemental file for detailed agent backstory and context
IDENTITY.md is a supplemental OpenClaw configuration file that provides deeper backstory, expertise areas, and contextual knowledge about the agent. While SOUL.md covers personality and behavior, IDENTITY.md covers who the agent 'is' in terms of background, expertise, and domain knowledge.
IDENTITY.md is typically referenced by SOUL.md and loaded alongside it at startup. It might contain the agent's area of expertise, simulated professional background, key facts it should always know, or domain-specific knowledge that informs its responses. Persona creators on community marketplaces often include detailed IDENTITY.md files.
A well-written IDENTITY.md makes an agent feel genuinely knowledgeable in its domain. A financial advisor agent with a detailed IDENTITY.md responds with appropriate terminology and reasoning patterns rather than generic AI answers.
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