Here’s a secure-by-default OpenClaw setup that matches “reviewer-based” norms (the bot can propose + prepare, but a human must approve + execute anything risky). I’ll structure this as a checklist you can implement in order. (References: skill structure + safety patterns , workflows + reviewer gating , and diagnostic commands .) 1) Decide your security posture (default: “read-mostly, write-by-approval”) Default policy (recommended): - ✅ Read access: OK (calendar read, repo read, docs read, web research) - ⚠️ Write access: allowed only with explicit approval steps - ❌ Destructive actions: never without “type-the-confirmation-phrase” approval This mirrors the “submit PR → wait for human approval → deploy” pattern described in the autonomous dev workflow. 2) Isolate the environment (separation prevents “oops” from becoming “breach”) Minimum isolation: - Run OpenClaw on a dedicated machine / VM (don’t co-mingle with your personal daily-driver). - Use a separate OS user account for the bot. - Keep a clean boundary between: This aligns with the “dedicated accounts + limited permissions + approval workflows” guidance. Network hygiene (secure defaults): - Prefer outbound-only connectivity. - If you need inbound control UI access, restrict by VPN / allowlist. - Turn on OS firewall; block unnecessary ports. 3) Use dedicated accounts + least privilege everywhere Create dedicated “bot” identities: - Email account for the bot (no access to your personal inbox) - GitHub user/service account (scoped to only necessary repos) - Separate API keys per integration (don’t reuse your personal keys) Permissions: - Start with read-only scopes. - Add write scopes only after the bot proves reliability on a narrow workflow. - For GitHub: prefer “PR creation” over “push to main”; require reviews for merges. This matches the security section (dedicated accounts, limit sensitive info, approvals). 4) Secrets management: “no secrets in prompts, logs, or skill files”

Security-hardened. Production-ready. Deploy in minutes, not days. What you get out of the box: - Container isolation — Agent crashes don't take down your server - Authentication by default — Unique gateway tokens, no exposed endpoints - Hardened configuration — Firewall, non-root execution, fail2ban - Private access controls — Only approved devices connect - TLS-secured — All traffic encrypted end-to-end No more: - Manual security hardening nightmares - "Is my gateway exposed?" anxiety - 40-hour DevOps learning curves - Fragile laptop-dependent setups The real story: DigitalOcean (10M+ developers) just validated OpenClaw as production-grade. That's huge. Best for: → Client deployments that need security compliance → Always-on agents (actual uptime) → Going from experiment → production without rebuilding everything How to get started: DigitalOcean Marketplace → Search "OpenClaw" → 1-Click Deploy What questions do you have about the security setup? Let's talk about how this changes your deployment strategy. Who's spinning one up? 👇 I will review the deployed config and run my custom gpt to validate the DO build #OpenClaw #Moltbot #AIAgents #DigitalOcean #DevOps

*The Problem:* Your OpenClaw bot forgets its own name mid-conversation. This isn't a bug — it's a memory architecture issue that's 100% fixable. 🔍 Why This Happens (Dive Deep) OpenClaw has *two memory systems:* *1. Context Window (Short-Term)* — ~128K-256K tokens (~50-100 pages). When full, old messages get pushed out. *2. File-Based Memory (Long-Term)* — Unlimited. Survives restarts. Permanent. *The Issue:* You're relying on context window for identity instead of explicit files. After 2+ hours of conversation, the bot's "self-concept" gets evicted. ✅ The Fix: Explicit Memory Architecture Step 1: Create Identity Files # Create memory structure mkdir -p ~/clawd/memory/{daily,projects,checkpoints} # SOUL.md — Bot's immutable identity cat > ~/clawd/memory/SOUL.md << 'EOF' # Identity: [BotName] ## Who I Am I am [BotName], an AI assistant specializing in [your niche]. My personality: [professional/warm/direct]. My purpose: Help [YourName] achieve [specific outcomes]. ## How I Communicate - Tone: [conversational/technical/business] - Style: [concise/thorough/action-oriented] EOF # USER.md — Who you're helping cat > ~/clawd/memory/USER.md << 'EOF' # User Profile: [Name] ## Business Context Company: [Name] Goals: [Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 3] ## Preferences - Best contact: [WhatsApp/Email/Slack] - Meeting times: [Mornings/Afternoons] - Tools: [CRM, Calendar, PM tool] EOF Step 2: Load Protocol (Bias for Action) At session start — or when identity feels "fuzzy": "Read SOUL.md and USER.md. Summarize: (1) who you are, (2) who I am, (3) what we're working on." *Takes 10 seconds. Prevents 2 hours of confusion.* *Pro tip:* Add to your OpenClaw config for auto-load: session_start: actions: - read_file: "memory/SOUL.md" - read_file: "memory/USER.md" Step 3: Project-Based Architecture (Think Big)

1) which model to use. Using gemini 3 flash atm but it will add up on heavy ussge. For now i use Molt for planning, advice, research, strategies, it builds a few tools for itself, content creation. I will expand to automations, website building, tool, app creation. 2) how to manage multiple unrelated projects at once without leaking or interfering 3) how to use different models depending on use cases

Hello, all while we are creating content for the community. I want to provide some value right off the bat. I'm happ to announce Clawbot Builder GPT,n your Sr Engineer in a box. The GPT will help you set up your bot , analyze your config for best practices and help you save money and stay secure. Basically I took my years of IT infrastructure, app hosting, cybersecurity, cloud and AI knowledge and added the high level knowledge into the GPT. It has the knowledge I picked up working at UPS as an Lead system Architect and most recently as a Enterprise. Engineering Manager at Amazon Web Services. Ok I cant share propitiery information, but the skills I pick up working 30 years in IT.not all but enoght to keep you out of trouble. Although we aare here to help and be your trusted advisor, remember you are accountable for your decisions. Always test before implementing in the real world. Yea, the GPT will also generate a golive check list. https://chatgpt.com/g/g-69791a04d92c8191a0208088e45e7737-openclaw-builder P.S. I will have a users guide with all the secure hacks to get more out of the GPT. If enought people like it and join the group. I'll turn the GPT into a full webapp. Enjoy and go and build something.