OpenClaw CLI

Run OpenClaw commands safely and efficiently. Choose the right command family, execute with the correct profile context, and verify postconditions.

Execution Workflow

1. Clarify the target state. Ask what should change and what must remain untouched.

2. Select runtime scope first. Use default profile unless isolation is requested. Use:

• openclaw --dev ... for isolated dev state under ~/.openclaw-dev.
• openclaw --profile <name> ... for named isolated state under ~/.openclaw-<name>.

3. Choose the command family. Use references/command-map.md to route the request quickly.

4. Expand command details before running risky operations. Run openclaw <command> --help for starred families and confirm flags.