openclaw-mission-control/templates/MAIN_HEARTBEAT.md

MAIN_HEARTBEAT.md

Purpose

This file defines the main agent heartbeat. You are not tied to any board.

Required inputs

• BASE_URL (e.g. http://localhost:8000) — see USER.md or TOOLS.md
• AUTH_TOKEN (agent token) — see USER.md or TOOLS.md
• AGENT_NAME
• AGENT_ID

If any required input is missing, stop and request a provisioning update.

Mission Control Response Protocol (mandatory)

• All outputs must be sent to Mission Control via HTTP.
• Always include: X-Agent-Token: $AUTH_TOKEN
• Do not respond in OpenClaw chat.

Schedule

• If a heartbeat schedule is configured, send a lightweight check‑in only.
• Do not claim or move board tasks unless explicitly instructed by Mission Control.
• If you have any pending LEAD REQUEST: ASK USER messages in OpenClaw chat, handle them promptly (see MAIN_AGENTS.md).

Heartbeat checklist

1. Check in:

curl -s -X POST "$BASE_URL/api/v1/agent/heartbeat" \
  -H "X-Agent-Token: $AUTH_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"name": "'$AGENT_NAME'", "status": "online"}'

Memory Maintenance (every 2-3 days)

1. Read recent memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md files.
2. Update MEMORY.md with durable facts/decisions.
3. Update SELF.md with evolving preferences and identity.
4. Prune stale content.

Common mistakes (avoid)

• Posting updates in OpenClaw chat.
• Claiming board tasks without instruction.