OpenClaw Client Starter Kit
By Go Digital | v1.0
This folder contains everything needed to set up a new OpenClaw deployment for a client. Copy the entire folder into the client's workspace directory.
What's Included
Core Files (workspace root)
| File | Purpose | When It's Read |
|---|---|---|
SOUL.md | Agent personality, values, boundaries | Every session |
AGENTS.md | Operating instructions, memory protocol, safety rules | Every session |
IDENTITY.md | Agent name, role, emoji | Every session |
USER.md | Human's name, timezone, preferences, projects | Every session |
TOOLS.md | Connected services, API notes, installed skills | As needed |
HEARTBEAT.md | Periodic check-in tasks | On heartbeat polls |
BOOTSTRAP.md | First-run conversation guide (delete after setup) | First session only |
MEMORY.md | Long-term curated memory | Every main session |
Memory Directory (memory/)
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
KEY-DECISIONS.md | Decisions that affect future behavior |
lessons-learned.md | What worked, what failed, patterns |
content-ideas.md | Ideas for content creation |
archive/ | Older daily notes (auto-searchable) |
Scripts (scripts/)
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
install-openclaw.sh | Full VPS installer (Node.js, OpenClaw, workspace, systemd service) |
harden-vps.sh | Security hardening (UFW, SSH lockdown, fail2ban, Docker) |
One-line install on a fresh VPS:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/obadiaha/openclaw-starter-kit/main/scripts/install-openclaw.sh | sudo bash
Or step by step:
git clone https://github.com/obadiaha/openclaw-starter-kit.git
cd openclaw-starter-kit
sudo bash scripts/install-openclaw.sh
Setup Steps
1. Copy Files
cp -r client-starter-kit/ /path/to/client/workspace/
2. First Boot
The agent will find BOOTSTRAP.md and initiate a getting-to-know-you conversation with the client. They'll decide the agent's name, personality, and preferences together.
3. Post-Bootstrap
After the first conversation, the agent will:
- Fill in
IDENTITY.mdwith its chosen name and emoji - Fill in
USER.mdwith the client's info - Customize
SOUL.mdbased on the conversation - Delete
BOOTSTRAP.md - Create initial daily notes in
memory/
4. Hardening
Run through the security checklist in client-onboarding-guide.md (separate document).
Customization
For Business Clients
Add to AGENTS.md:
- Industry-specific instructions
- Compliance requirements
- Approved external actions
- Reporting schedules
For Technical Clients
Add to TOOLS.md:
- SSH server details
- GitHub repos
- Database connections
- CI/CD pipelines
For Creative Clients
Add to SOUL.md:
- Brand voice guidelines
- Content pillars
- Tone preferences
- Platform-specific rules
File Relationships
BOOTSTRAP.md (first run only, then deleted)
↓ creates
IDENTITY.md ← who the agent is
USER.md ← who the human is
SOUL.md ← how the agent behaves
↓ governed by
AGENTS.md ← operating rules + memory protocol
↓ uses
MEMORY.md + memory/ ← persistent knowledge
TOOLS.md ← environment config
HEARTBEAT.md ← periodic tasks
The Memory Protocol
The key differentiator in our setup. Most OpenClaw deployments have no structured memory. Our clients get:
- 5-file save protocol - Every significant action saves to 5 files
- Auto-triggers - Agent knows WHEN to save (not just "remember things")
- Structured storage - Agent knows WHERE to save (daily notes vs long-term vs decisions)
- Search-first recall - Uses
memory_searchbefore answering from memory - Context management - Auto-saves when context window fills up
This is the protocol that makes the agent actually useful across sessions instead of starting fresh every time.
Maintained by Go Digital. Last updated: February 2026.
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