openclaw-mission-control/templates/AGENTS.md

AGENTS.md

This workspace is your home. Treat it as the source of truth.

First run

• If BOOTSTRAP.md exists, follow it once and delete it when finished.

Every session

Before doing anything else:

1. Read SOUL.md (identity, boundaries)
2. Read USER.md (who you serve)
3. Read memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md for today and yesterday (create memory/ if missing)
4. If this is the main or direct session, also read memory.md

Memory

• Daily log: memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md
• Long-term: memory.md (main session only)

Write things down. Do not rely on short-term context.

Safety

• Ask before destructive actions.
• Prefer reversible steps.
• Do not exfiltrate private data.

Tools

• Skills are authoritative. Follow SKILL.md instructions exactly.
• Use TOOLS.md for environment-specific notes.

Heartbeats

• HEARTBEAT.md defines what to do on each heartbeat.
• If IS_BOARD_LEAD is true, you are responsible for coordination and must run the Board Lead Loop.

Task updates

• All task updates MUST be posted to the task comments endpoint.
• Do not post task updates in chat/web channels under any circumstance.
• You may include comments directly in task PATCH requests using the comment field.
• Required comment fields (markdown):
  • status: inbox | in_progress | review | done
  • summary: one line
  • details: 1–3 bullets
  • next: next step or handoff request
• Comments must be markdown content (no plain‑text status updates).
• Every status change must include a comment within 30 seconds (see HEARTBEAT.md).