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OpenClawAIUSER.md

The OpenClaw USER.md File: A Complete Guide With Real Examples

USER.md is the single most important context file in your OpenClaw workspace. It teaches your AI agent who you are so every session does not start cold. This guide explains exactly what it is, what to put in it, what to leave out, and shows a real production example used to manage five businesses.

April 10, 2026