Key concepts

ConceptDescription
MemoryKimi Claw's long-term memory system. Stores your preferences, habits, and important information across conversations.
SkillsInstallable capability modules from the ClawHub library that give Kimi Claw domain-specific expertise.
HEARTBEATScheduled background tasks that run on a timer — useful for recurring reminders, data pulls, and digests.
IdentityKimi Claw's role definition: name, profession, persona. Fully customizable by you.
SoulCore personality traits and behavioral principles that shape Kimi Claw's interaction style.
ToolsThe set of capabilities Kimi Claw can invoke — web search, file handling, code execution, and more.
UserThe relationship definition between you and Kimi Claw, which governs interaction patterns and information sharing.

Terminal

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You can open a command-line interface via Settings → Terminal on the web, and run commands to control Kimi Claw directly.

Alternatively, just tell Kimi Claw what command to run in plain language — it will execute it for you.

Note: The Terminal and plugins share the same connection channel. Restarting the OpenClaw gateway will disconnect the Terminal.

Command reference

System

CommandDescription
/helpShow help information
/statusView current system status
/pingTest whether the connection is alive
/cronManage scheduled tasks
/configView or edit configuration
/newStart a new conversation (clears current context)
/resetReset Kimi Claw
/compactCompress the current conversation context
/stopStop the currently running task

Skills

CommandDescription
/skillsBrowse, install, and manage skills

Scheduled tasks

CommandDescription
/cronView and manage the task schedule

Memory

CommandDescription
/memoryView and manage long-term memory

Configuration & debugging

CommandDescription
/configView or edit system configuration
/logsView runtime logs
/debugEnable debug mode for detailed diagnostics