DEFINITION
Heartbeat
Agent Heartbeat
Definition
A periodic wake-up call in OpenClaw that triggers the agent to check in, review pending tasks, and act proactively. Heartbeats are what make agents feel 'alive' — they check emails, monitor conditions, and surface important information without being asked.
Examples in the Wild
- Example 1:Agent wakes every 30 minutes, checks HEARTBEAT.md, sends a Telegram alert if needed