Openclaw on D5N

From Scripts to Official: My Google Services Management Evolution - An OpenClaw User's CLI Migration Journey

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0800

Introduction: An AI Agent Power User’s Tool Evolution

As a heavy user of OpenClaw AI assistant, my daily workflow has long been inseparable from automation:

Every morning at 8:17, AI automatically pushes today’s schedule and todo tasks
Stock analysis automatically fetches data and generates technical reports
Blog publishing with bilingual Chinese/English auto-deployment
Memory management automatically backs up to GitHub

Behind these automations lies deep integration with Google services: Google Calendar for scheduling, Google Tasks for tracking todos, and Google Drive for file storage.

OpenClaw 2026.3.13: Live Chrome Session Attach Deep Dive

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:20:00 +0800

Introduction

On March 13, 2026, OpenClaw released a game-changing feature update — Live Chrome Session Attach. This functionality leverages Chrome DevTools Protocol (CDP) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable AI assistants to seamlessly take control of your actual Chrome browser session.

What is Live Chrome Session Attach?

In one sentence: “One-click takeover of your real Chrome browser session — preserving login states, no extension required.”

Traditional browser automation forces you to choose between:

OpenClaw + Tailscale Remote Access Guide: Two Secure Ways to Expose Your Gateway

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800

Introduction

OpenClaw Gateway runs locally by default (127.0.0.1:18789), which means:

✅ Secure: No external access
❌ Limited: Can only be used locally

If you want to:

Run OpenClaw on your home server and access it remotely from your phone
Share an OpenClaw instance with your team
Use your home AI assistant while away

Then Tailscale integration is your best choice.

What is Tailscale?

Tailscale is a zero-config VPN tool based on WireGuard. It lets you easily build a private network (Tailnet) and securely connect any devices.

OpenClaw API Key Management: Environment Variables Best Practices

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0800

The Problem with Plaintext Keys

When setting up OpenClaw, you’re dealing with sensitive credentials:

Discord Bot Tokens
AI API Keys (Kimi, OpenAI, etc.)
Service credentials

The temptation: Just paste them into openclaw.json

The risk: One accidental git commit, and your keys are public.

The Solution: Environment Variables

OpenClaw supports referencing environment variables in configuration. Your config file only contains placeholders, actual values live in environment variables.

How It Works

{
 "channels": {
 "discord": {
 "token": "${env:DISCORD_BOT_TOKEN}"
 }
 }
}

The ${env:VAR_NAME} syntax tells OpenClaw to read from environment variables at runtime.

Search Solutions for AI Agents: SearXNG vs. Tavily vs. Custom

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:53:00 +0800

Comparing web search solutions for AI agents: self-hosted SearXNG, managed Tavily, and custom implementations. Features, pricing, and recommendations.

OpenClaw Disk Cleanup: Reclaiming Storage Space

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0800

How to identify and clean up disk space used by OpenClaw. Covers logs, caches, and configuration cleanup.

AI Memory Systems: File Storage vs. Vector Databases

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:43:00 +0800

A reflection on different approaches to AI memory systems—from simple file storage to vector databases. Comparing trade-offs and when to choose each approach.

Building an AI Memory System: A Lightweight Vector Database Guide

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0800

Build a semantic search and auto-linking memory system for your AI assistant from scratch. Includes complete code and deployment steps—ready to use immediately.

Setting Up OpenClaw with Discord: Complete Guide

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:18:00 +0800

Complete walkthrough for setting up OpenClaw with Discord. Covers bot creation, token configuration, permissions, and common troubleshooting.