What this skill does
Enable and configure Moltbot/Clawdbot memory search for persistent context. Use when setting up memory, fixing "goldfish brain," or helping users configure memorySearch in their config. Covers MEMORY.md, daily logs, and vector search setup.
Memory Setup 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 Memory Setup
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
memory-setupand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Memory Setup with a single command:
openclaw skills add memory-setup
This pulls memory-setup from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/memory-setup/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Memory Setup
Once installed, Memory Setup 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:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
memory-setup-1.0.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/memory-setup/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Memory Setup?
Install Memory Setup in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for memory-setup, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add memory-setup. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/memory-setup/.
Is Memory Setup free?
Yes. Memory Setup is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Memory Setup do?
Enable and configure Moltbot/Clawdbot memory search for persistent context. Use when setting up memory, fixing "goldfish brain," or helping users configure memorySearch in their config. Covers MEMORY.md, daily logs, and vector search setup.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models