openclaw-cheatsheet

Quick reference for every OpenClaw CLI command, sub-command, and flag. Use when the user asks about OpenClaw CLI usage (agent, message, config, gateway, cron...

Security Scan

This is an instruction-only cheatsheet for the OpenClaw CLI; its requested footprint matches its purpose and it does not ask for credentials or perform installs.

Purpose & Capability

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Assessment

This cheatsheet appears coherent and low-risk: it only reads its own included documentation and provides CLI examples. Before installing or using it: 1) Confirm you do not want the agent to execute commands automatically — the skill may suggest commands but does not itself run them. 2) Be aware the examples reference local scripts (~/ .openclaw/...), node, and obsidian-cli; ensure those tools are present before copying commands. 3) The reference mentions environment variables (e.g., DISCORD_PANEL_WEBHOOK_URL) — do not paste real secrets into chat when asking for help. 4) If you allow the agent to run commands, restrict its shell access and always double-check destructive commands (the cheatsheet already instructs to confirm dangerous actions).

Primary reference: references/openclaw-cheatsheet.md

When to invoke

• User asks for an OpenClaw command, flag list, or usage example.
• User asks how to send messages, manage cron jobs, configure channels/models, run the gateway, etc.
• Before any operational change (config set, gateway restart, cron add/edit, channels add/remove, models set, hooks install/enable).
• User says "check the cheatsheet" or asks "what flags does X have?"

Rules

1. Always read references/openclaw-cheatsheet.md before answering CLI questions — never guess flags.
2. If the cheatsheet doesn't cover a flag, verify with openclaw <command> --help.
3. Never run destructive or state-changing commands (config set, gateway restart, cron rm, channels remove, reset, uninstall) without confirming with the user first.
4. Keep answers concise — surface only the sections relevant to the request.

Response pattern

1. Pull the relevant section(s) from the cheatsheet.
2. Provide 1-3 copy-paste-ready examples tailored to the user's context.
3. For dangerous operations (restart, update, config change, delete, uninstall), include a warning line before the command.
4. If the user is new, add a one-line explanation of what each flag does.

Coverage (sections in the cheatsheet)

Section	Key sub-commands
Global Options	--dev, --profile, --no-color, -V
Agent	agent (run a single agent turn)
Message	send, read, edit, delete, search, broadcast, react, reactions, thread, pin/unpin/pins, poll, ban/kick/timeout, permissions, emoji, sticker, event, member, role, channel, voice
Config	get, set, unset, wizard
Sessions	sessions (list, filter by active/store)
Gateway	run, status, start/stop/restart, install/uninstall, discover, call, probe, usage-cost
Daemon	Legacy alias for gateway service management
Skills	list, info, check
Agents	list, add, delete, set-identity
Memory	search, index, status
Cron	add, edit, list, rm, run, runs, status, enable/disable
Hooks	list, info, enable/disable, install, check, update
Models	list, set, scan, status, aliases, auth, fallbacks/image-fallbacks
Channels	list, add, login/logout, remove, status, capabilities, resolve, logs
Directory	self, peers list, groups list, groups members
Health / Status / Doctor / Logs	diagnostics and log tailing
Obsidian	create, print, search, search-content, delete

Reference

• references/openclaw-cheatsheet.md — authoritative, kept up-to-date with OpenClaw 2026.2.17+