Amygdala Memory skill for OpenClaw

What this skill does

Emotional processing layer for AI agents. Persistent emotional states that influence behavior and responses. Part of the AI Brain series.

The Amygdala Memory skill is part of the Research & Knowledge category — research and knowledge skills that gather, search, and summarize information. You can install it on its own or alongside other research & knowledge skills from the OpenClaw catalog.

How to install the Amygdala Memory skill

The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:

1. Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
2. Open the in-app Skills panel.
3. Search for amygdala-memory and click Install.
4. The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.

Install from the command line

If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add the Amygdala Memory skill with a single command:

openclaw skills add amygdala-memory

This pulls amygdala-memory from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/amygdala-memory/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.

How to use the Amygdala Memory skill

Once installed, the Amygdala Memory skill activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.

Manual install (advanced)

If you prefer manual installation:

1. Click the Download skill .zip button above to grab amygdala-memory-1.7.0.zip directly from our S3 mirror.
2. Unzip into ~/.openclaw/skills/amygdala-memory/ (create the directory if it does not exist).
3. Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Amygdala Memory?

Install Amygdala Memory in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for amygdala-memory, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add amygdala-memory. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/amygdala-memory/.

Is the Amygdala Memory skill free?

Yes. It is free to download and run through ClawHub, with no account or payment required. Each skill is published by its own author under its own licence — see its ClawHub page for the licence and source.

What does Amygdala Memory do?

Emotional processing layer for AI agents. Persistent emotional states that influence behavior and responses. Part of the AI Brain series.

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