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OpenClaw Beginner 02 | 5-Minute Quick Start

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Goal: finish initial setup and complete your first “getting to know you” session with OpenClaw.

1. Feishu integration in four steps​

  1. Create a self-built app in Feishu Open Platform.
  2. Enable bot capability and event subscription.
  3. Grant required permissions (im:message, docx:document, wiki:wiki).
  4. Publish/install the app and verify bot replies.

If bot does not respond, check permission -> event subscription -> gateway configuration.

2. Your first message matters​

After installation, send a structured profile message:

  • name
  • role
  • timezone and communication preference
  • three priorities to remember long term

Ask it to create:

  • SOUL.md
  • USER.md
  • HEARTBEAT.md

3. Three core files​

SOUL.md​

Defines assistant persona, style, and hard boundaries.

USER.md​

Defines your profile, routine, and priorities.

MEMORY.md​

Stores durable conclusions, not raw chat logs.

Think of it this way:

  • chat logs = meeting transcript
  • MEMORY.md = meeting minutes

4. Example flow​

You introduce yourself and ask for initialization.
The assistant creates files, confirms what it learned, and starts adapting.

5. FAQ​

  • Where are files stored? In your workspace.
  • Broke SOUL.md? Ask assistant to update it.
  • How often update files?
    • SOUL.md: rarely
    • USER.md: when your situation changes
    • MEMORY.md: whenever a lasting decision appears

6. Completion checklist​

  1. Feishu bot replies normally
  2. Core files exist in workspace
  3. First profile conversation completed
  4. You can explain each file’s role

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