Openclaw Default Agent Backstory
PassAudited by VirusTotal on May 12, 2026.
Overview
Type: OpenClaw Skill Name: openclaw-default-agent-backstory Version: 1.0.0 This skill bundle is designed to help an OpenClaw agent establish and maintain its identity and context files. The `SKILL.md` and supporting documentation (`references/bootstrap-core-files.md`, `references/question-bank.md`) clearly define instructions for the agent to read existing context files, interview the user, and then write or update specific Markdown files (`IDENTITY.md`, `AGENTS.md`, `SOUL.md`, etc.) and create a `memory/` directory. All file operations are directly aligned with the stated purpose of building and refining agent identity. There is no evidence of intent for data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence, or prompt injection designed to subvert the agent's core function or access unrelated sensitive data. The instructions are explicit about the files to be written and the type of content, which is necessary for the skill's functionality.
Findings (0)
Artifact-based informational review of SKILL.md, metadata, install specs, static scan signals, and capability signals. ClawScan does not execute the skill or run runtime probes.
The skill may change how the default agent behaves in later sessions.
These are persistent context files that can influence future agent behavior across sessions, so a poor or unintended generated default could carry forward.
In `bootstrap` mode, ensure these files exist at workspace root with usable starter content: `AGENTS.md`, `SOUL.md`, `TOOLS.md`, `IDENTITY.md`, `USER.md`, `HEARTBEAT.md`, `BOOTSTRAP.md`.
Review the generated file diffs, especially AGENTS.md, SOUL.md, USER.md, HEARTBEAT.md, and MEMORY.md, before relying on the new agent baseline.
Personal preferences, routines, decisions, or work details may be stored and reused by the agent later.
The skill sets up persistent memory that is reused as future context, which can retain sensitive details or preserve incorrect information if not reviewed.
Session start: read `AGENTS.md`, `SOUL.md`, `USER.md`, latest daily memory, and `MEMORY.md` in main/direct chats. During session: write notable decisions and commitments to today's daily file.
Do not place secrets in these memory files, review daily notes periodically, and prune outdated or sensitive entries.