Proceed with Caution

Advanced settings can significantly impact OpenClaw's behavior. Always test changes in a non-production environment first. Back up your configuration before making changes.

Automation Rules

Create powerful automation rules with triggers and actions.

Time-Based Automations

# Create time-based automation
clawdbot automation create \
  --name "Morning Routine" \
  --trigger "schedule:0 7 * * *" \
  --actions "weather.report,calendar.today,news.briefing"

# Create conditional automation
clawdbot automation create \
  --name "Energy Saver" \
  --trigger "time > 22:00 AND users.home = 0" \
  --actions "lights.off,thermostat.eco"

Note: Use cron expressions for flexible scheduling.

Event-Based Automations

# Create event-driven automation
clawdbot automation create \
  --name "Meeting Mode" \
  --trigger "calendar.event.starts = 'now'" \
  --actions "dnd.enable,slack.status:meeting,lights.focus"

# Create sensor-based automation
clawdbot automation create \
  --name "Away Mode" \
  --trigger "motion.last_detected > 30min" \
  --actions "security.arm,thermostat.away"

Note: Automations can respond to system events and external sensors.

Performance Tuning

Optimize OpenClaw for your hardware and workload.

Resource Allocation

# Configure memory limits
clawdbot config set performance.memory-limit 8GB
clawdbot config set performance.cpu-cores 8

# Enable performance mode
clawdbot config set performance.mode "max-performance"

# Configure GPU acceleration
clawdbot config set performance.gpu-acceleration true
clawdbot config set performance.neural-engine true

Note: Adjust based on your Mac mini's specifications.

Cache Configuration

# Configure cache settings
clawdbot config set cache.enabled true
clawdbot config set cache.size 2GB
clawdbot config set cache.ttl 3600

# Preload frequently used data
clawdbot cache preload --skills voice,calendar,smart-home

# Clear cache if needed
clawdbot cache clear

Note: Cache improves response times for frequently accessed data.

AI Customization

Customize AI behavior and model selection.

Model Configuration

# Select AI model
clawdbot ai set-model claude-3.5-sonnet

# Configure model parameters
clawdbot ai config set temperature 0.7
clawdbot ai config set max-tokens 4096
clawdbot ai config set top-p 0.9

# Enable context awareness
clawdbot ai config set context-window 100000
clawdbot ai config set memory-retention 7d

Note: Different models offer trade-offs between speed and capability.

Custom Prompts

# Set system prompt
clawdbot ai config set system-role "You are a helpful AI assistant for home automation and productivity."

# Add custom skill prompts
clawdbot ai prompts add \
  --name "home-automation" \
  --prompt "Prioritize energy efficiency and user comfort when controlling smart home devices."

# Test custom prompt
clawdbot ai prompts test --name "home-automation"

Note: Custom prompts tailor OpenClaw's responses to your use cases.

Database & Storage

Configure database settings and data persistence.

Database Configuration

# Configure SQLite database
clawdbot config set database.path "/usr/local/var/clawdbot/data.db"
clawdbot config set database.backup-enabled true
clawdbot config set database.backup-interval 86400

# Enable WAL mode for better performance
clawdbot config set database.wal-mode true

# Configure connection pool
clawdbot config set database.pool-size 10

Note: Backups prevent data loss. Store backups externally.

Storage Management

# Configure data retention
clawdbot config set storage.logs-retention 30d
clawdbot config set storage.metrics-retention 90d
clawdbot config set storage.cache-retention 7d

# Auto-cleanup old data
clawdbot storage cleanup --dry-run
clawdbot storage cleanup --confirm

# Export data
clawdbot storage export --format json --output ./clawdbot-backup.json

Note: Regular cleanup prevents disk space issues.

Integrations

Connect OpenClaw with external services and APIs.

Webhook Integrations

# Create webhook endpoint
clawdbot webhooks create \
  --name "home-assistant" \
  --endpoint /api/webhooks/home-assistant \
  --secret "your-webhook-secret"

# Test webhook
clawdbot webhooks test --name "home-assistant"

# View webhook logs
clawdbot webhooks logs --name "home-assistant"

Note: Webhooks enable real-time integrations with other services.

API Integrations

# Add external API
clawdbot integrations add \
  --name "openai" \
  --api-key "sk-..." \
  --endpoint "https://api.openai.com/v1"

# Add integration with custom headers
clawdbot integrations add \
  --name "custom-api" \
  --endpoint "https://api.example.com" \
  --headers "Authorization:Bearer token,X-Custom-Header:value"

# Test integration
clawdbot integrations test --name "openai"

Note: Store API keys securely. Never commit them to version control.

Scheduling & Cron

Advanced scheduling options for recurring tasks.

Complex Schedules

# Multiple schedules for one task
clawdbot scheduler create \
  --name "Database Backup" \
  --schedules "0 2 * * *,0 14 * * 0" \
  --command "clawdbot backup create"

# Randomized schedules for security
clawdbot scheduler create \
  --name "Security Scan" \
  --schedule "daily@random" \
  --command "clawdbot security scan"

# Conditional scheduling
clawdbot scheduler create \
  --name "System Update" \
  --trigger "updates.available = true" \
  --condition "time > 02:00 AND time < 05:00" \
  --command "clawdbot update install"

Note: Complex schedules provide flexibility and reduce predictability.

Task Dependencies

# Create dependent tasks
clawdbot scheduler create \
  --name "Data Sync" \
  --schedule "0 */4 * * *" \
  --command "clawdbot sync run" \
  --depends-on "network-check"

# Create task chain
clawdbot scheduler chain create \
  --name "Morning Workflow" \
  --tasks "weather.update,calendar.sync,news.fetch" \
  --failure-policy "continue"

# Monitor task execution
clawdbot scheduler logs --tail 50 --follow

Note: Dependencies ensure tasks run in the correct order.

Security Best Practices

API Key Management

Store API keys in environment variables or encrypted configuration files. Never commit keys to version control. Rotate keys regularly.

Network Security

Use HTTPS for all webhooks and API integrations. Whitelist trusted IPs. Validate all incoming webhook signatures.

Automation Safety

Test automations in dry-run mode first. Add failure notifications. Implement circuit breakers for external services.

Data Privacy

Enable encryption for sensitive data. Configure appropriate retention policies. Export and review data regularly.

Performance Optimization Tips

Memory Optimization

Enable neural engine for AI workloads
Limit concurrent skill instances
Adjust AI model context window
Regular cleanup of old logs and metrics

CPU Optimization

Use GPU acceleration when available
Schedule heavy tasks during off-hours
Limit background automation frequency
Enable performance mode for intensive workloads

Network Optimization

Use Ethernet for stable connections
Enable caching for API responses
Batch API requests when possible
Configure webhook timeouts appropriately

Advanced Configuration Complete!

Your OpenClaw installation is now configured for advanced use. Monitor performance with clawdbot stats and logs with clawdbot logs --follow.

Explore Further

Dive deeper into OpenClaw's capabilities or start building custom integrations.

API Documentation - Build with the API
CLI Reference - Command-line reference
Browse Skills - Skills library
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