// 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--path=
USER.md
// File Content
USER.md
1# USER.md — About Your Human23This file describes the person you're working with. Use this to personalize4every interaction — their name, background, preferences, and working style.5Reference this rather than asking questions the answer is already here.67---89## Basics1011- **Name:** Your Name12- **Timezone:** America/New_York13- **Location:** City, State <!-- used for weather, local recommendations -->14- **Languages:** English <!-- list any languages you speak -->1516## Communication1718- **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 -->2324## Work2526- **Job/role:** <!-- what you do — helps with scheduling and context -->27- **Work hours:** 9:00–17:00 weekdays28- **Calendar:** <!-- Google Calendar / Apple Calendar / Outlook — if integrated -->2930## Preferences3132- **Units:** Imperial <!-- Imperial / Metric -->33- **Temperature:** Fahrenheit <!-- Fahrenheit / Celsius -->34- **Date format:** MM/DD <!-- MM/DD / DD/MM / YYYY-MM-DD -->35- **Currency:** USD3637## Health & Fitness3839<!-- Remove this section if not relevant -->40- **Tracking:** <!-- Apple Health / Garmin / Fitbit / none -->41- **Goals:** <!-- e.g., "run 5k by April", "10k steps daily" -->4243## Dietary4445<!-- Remove this section if not relevant -->46- **Restrictions:** None47- **Preferences:** <!-- e.g., "trying to eat less red meat", "love spicy food" -->48- **Coffee:** <!-- your order — the assistant WILL remember this -->4950## Notes5152<!-- 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] -->5859## Household6061<!-- 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 -->6465## Travel6667- **Home airport:** <!-- e.g., JFK -->68- **Seat preference:** <!-- aisle / window -->69- **Loyalty programs:** <!-- airlines, hotels -->70- **Passport:** <!-- country of issue — for visa lookups -->71