How OpenClaw Works: The Architecture Behind the 'Magic'
OpenClaw agent architecture explained: How autonomous AI agents like ClawdBot create the illusion of sentience using just inputs, queues, and a loop.
(Previously known as ClawdBot / MoltBot)
In this deep dive, I break down the 5 input types that power OpenClaw—Messages, Heartbeats, Crons, Hooks, and Webhooks—and show you the simple formula behind agents that seem to think on their own.
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