DEFINITION
AGENTS.md
AGENTS.md — Agent Operating Instructions
Definition
The core workspace file in OpenClaw that defines operational rules, memory strategy, coding standards, heartbeat behavior, and tool usage guidelines. Every OpenClaw agent reads AGENTS.md on each session — it's the agent's rulebook.
Examples in the Wild
- Example 1:'Every task mentioned = tracked in TASKS.md'
- Example 2:'Run subagents for heavy work, keep main session lean'