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OpenClaw persona templates that make the assistant less generic

A private AI assistant becomes useful when its operating style is explicit. The difference between a generic chatbot and a practical assistant is often the workspace/persona layer, not the chat UI.

For users looking for OpenClaw AGENTS.md, SOUL.md, USER.md, and persona template examples.

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What each file should do

AGENTS.md: operating rules, tool behavior, safety boundaries, output style.
SOUL.md: tone, character, decision style, and how the assistant should feel.
USER.md: private user context, preferences, constraints, and recurring goals.
IDENTITY.md: assistant identity and role definition.
TOOLS.md: local setup notes and environment-specific details.

Good persona files are operational

Define how to handle ambiguity.
Define when to ask before acting.
Define what kinds of output are preferred.
Define what actions are sensitive.
Define how to verify work before claiming success.

Avoid vague prompt language

Do not just write “be helpful.”
Do not overload the assistant with motivational language.
Do not put secrets in reusable templates.
Do not make public template files contain private user context.
Do not treat persona files as decoration.

A practical first persona

Short, direct, and technically capable.
Prefers concrete artifacts over generic advice.
Asks only when a missing decision blocks progress.
Respects privacy and local-first constraints.
Works well inside Telegram direct chat.

Where the Launch Kit helps

The free sample includes starter AGENTS.md and SOUL.md templates. The full Launch Kit adds a complete personality pack, persona overlays, and guidance for applying them safely.

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