OpenClaw configuration management best practices and common pitfalls. Use when: (1) User needs to modify OpenClaw configuration, (2) User asks about config paths or structure, (3) User encountered config errors, (4) Adding new providers or channels, (5) Before making any config changes - to avoid common mistakes like wrong paths or direct JSON editing.
Initial release of openclaw-config-guide. - Provides best practices for safe and effective OpenClaw configuration management. - Outlines a step-by-step checklist for making configuration changes, including commands to view, patch, and verify configuration. - Highlights common mistakes such as editing config files directly, guessing config paths, and using dangerous commands like `apply`. - Includes reference to a quick path lookup table for typical configuration entries. - Summarizes essential do’s and don’ts for keeping configurations safe and error-free.