USER.md — Getting Started
Minimal USER.md template — the essentials your OpenClaw assistant needs to know about you to be immediately useful.
Install path
Use this file for each supported tool in your project.
- OpenClaw: Save as
USER.mdin your project atUSER.md.
Configuration
USER.md
1# USER.md23## Basics45- **Name:** Your Name6- **Timezone:** America/New_York7- **Location:** City, State <!-- used for weather, local recommendations -->8- **Languages:** English <!-- list any languages you speak -->910## Communication1112- **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 -->1718## Work1920- **Job/role:** <!-- what you do — helps with scheduling and context -->21- **Work hours:** 9:00–17:00 weekdays22- **Calendar:** <!-- Google Calendar / Apple Calendar / Outlook — if integrated -->2324## Preferences2526- **Units:** Imperial <!-- Imperial / Metric -->27- **Temperature:** Fahrenheit <!-- Fahrenheit / Celsius -->28- **Date format:** MM/DD <!-- MM/DD / DD/MM / YYYY-MM-DD -->29- **Currency:** USD3031## Health & Fitness3233<!-- Remove this section if not relevant -->34- **Tracking:** <!-- Apple Health / Garmin / Fitbit / none -->35- **Goals:** <!-- e.g., "run 5k by April", "10k steps daily" -->3637## Dietary3839<!-- Remove this section if not relevant -->40- **Restrictions:** None41- **Preferences:** <!-- e.g., "trying to eat less red meat", "love spicy food" -->42- **Coffee:** <!-- your order — the assistant WILL remember this -->4344## Notes4546<!-- 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] -->5253## Household5455<!-- 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 -->5859## Travel6061- **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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