openclaw-config

Configure OpenClaw bot settings and validate against the JSON schema.

13|4|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adisinghstudent/easyclaw --skill openclaw-config
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: openclaw-config
Source: https://github.com/adisinghstudent/easyclaw/tree/main/skills/openclaw-config
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adisinghstudent/easyclaw --skill openclaw-config

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps operators configure and validate OpenClaw's channel policies, agent defaults, security settings, and autopilot workflows to prevent misconfigurations and downtime.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Centralized OpenClaw configuration management for channels, agents, and autopilot.
  • Health checks and validation of the openclaw.json schema before applying changes.
  • Use Case: Update a channel's dmPolicy to pairing and verify automatic pairing flow without disrupting active sessions.

Quick Start

Open the OpenClaw configuration file at ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json, make the desired changes to channels, agents, and security, then restart the gateway with the command: openclaw gateway restart

Frequently Asked Questions about openclaw-config

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I configure OpenClaw bot settings for channels and agents?

Update OpenClaw configurations by modifying channels, agents, and security settings in the ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json file, then apply the changes safely by running the openclaw gateway restart command.

How does OpenClaw configuration validation prevent misconfigurations?

Validation prevents downtime by auditing your OpenClaw JSON schema to ensure channel policies and agent defaults meet security rules before any configuration changes are applied to operational deployments.

Can I update a channel's dmPolicy to pairing without disrupting active sessions?

Yes, you can safely update a channel's dmPolicy to pairing and verify the automatic pairing flow without disrupting active sessions by validating the openclaw.json schema before applying the changes.

What is the best way to audit OpenClaw autopilot behavior and security policies?

The best way to audit OpenClaw autopilot behavior and security policies is through centralized configuration management that validates settings against the OpenClaw JSON schema and applies changes through safe, auditable commands.

Do I need to restart the OpenClaw gateway after changing security settings?

Yes, after modifying security policies, agent defaults, or channel configurations in the openclaw.json file, you must restart the OpenClaw gateway to safely apply the validated changes to your operational deployment.

Why does OpenClaw configuration fail when the JSON schema is invalid?

OpenClaw configuration fails on invalid JSON schema to prevent misconfigurations and downtime, ensuring that channel policies, agent defaults, and security settings are fully validated before being applied to operational deployments.