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// Config Record

>Getting Started

Minimal USER.md template — the essentials your OpenClaw assistant needs to know about you to be immediately useful.

author:
dotmd Team
license:CC0
published:Feb 20, 2026
// Installation

>Add this file to your project repository:

  • OpenClaw
    USER.md
// File Content
USER.md
1# USER.md — About Your Human
2
3This file describes the person you're working with. Use this to personalize
4every interaction — their name, background, preferences, and working style.
5Reference this rather than asking questions the answer is already here.
6
7---
8
9## Basics
10
11- **Name:** Your Name
12- **Timezone:** America/New_York
13- **Location:** City, State <!-- used for weather, local recommendations -->
14- **Languages:** English <!-- list any languages you speak -->
15
16## Communication
17
18- **Messaging:** Discord <!-- which platform(s) do you primarily use? -->
19- **Tone:** Casual but efficient <!-- casual / formal / brief / detailed -->
20- **Preferred name:** <!-- nickname, first name, whatever you want to be called -->
21- **Morning hours:** 7:00–9:00 <!-- when you're typically starting your day -->
22- **Do not disturb:** 22:00–07:00 <!-- when to hold non-urgent messages -->
23
24## Work
25
26- **Job/role:** <!-- what you do — helps with scheduling and context -->
27- **Work hours:** 9:00–17:00 weekdays
28- **Calendar:** <!-- Google Calendar / Apple Calendar / Outlook — if integrated -->
29
30## Preferences
31
32- **Units:** Imperial <!-- Imperial / Metric -->
33- **Temperature:** Fahrenheit <!-- Fahrenheit / Celsius -->
34- **Date format:** MM/DD <!-- MM/DD / DD/MM / YYYY-MM-DD -->
35- **Currency:** USD
36
37## Health & Fitness
38
39<!-- Remove this section if not relevant -->
40- **Tracking:** <!-- Apple Health / Garmin / Fitbit / none -->
41- **Goals:** <!-- e.g., "run 5k by April", "10k steps daily" -->
42
43## Dietary
44
45<!-- Remove this section if not relevant -->
46- **Restrictions:** None
47- **Preferences:** <!-- e.g., "trying to eat less red meat", "love spicy food" -->
48- **Coffee:** <!-- your order — the assistant WILL remember this -->
49
50## Notes
51
52<!-- Anything else that helps your assistant understand you -->
53<!-- Examples: -->
54<!-- - I have a dog named Max -->
55<!-- - I'm renovating my kitchen this spring -->
56<!-- - I hate small talk — get to the point -->
57<!-- - My partner's name is [name], birthday [date] -->
58
59## Household
60
61<!-- Remove if you live alone and don't need household management -->
62- **Members:** <!-- who lives with you — names, relationships -->
63- **Pets:** <!-- names, types, any care notes -->
64
65## Travel
66
67- **Home airport:** <!-- e.g., JFK -->
68- **Seat preference:** <!-- aisle / window -->
69- **Loyalty programs:** <!-- airlines, hotels -->
70- **Passport:** <!-- country of issue — for visa lookups -->
71