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USER.md — Getting Started

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

By dotmd TeamCC0Published Feb 20, 2026View source ↗

Install path

Use this file for each supported tool in your project.

  • OpenClaw: Save as USER.md in your project at USER.md.

Configuration

USER.md

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

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