OpenClaw Production Patterns

Battle-tested patterns extracted from a production system running 38 AI agents across 12 workspaces. These patterns work standalone — no OpenClaw dependency required.

1. COMP System (Commit-Operate-Message-Prove)

Every agent action follows this protocol:

COMMIT   → Declare what you're about to do (in task tracker)
OPERATE  → Execute the task
MESSAGE  → Report results (to requester + comms log)
PROVE    → Provide evidence (screenshot, test output, diff)

Why it works: Creates an audit trail. Any agent can pick up where another left off. Eliminates "I thought I did that" failures.

How to apply: Before any multi-step task, write your plan to tasks/todo.md (COMMIT). Execute each step (OPERATE). Update the task with results (MESSAGE). Include verification output (PROVE).