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Cron vs heartbeat: when to use each
Choose between exact-time scheduling and context-aware periodic work.
Sessions, subagents, and handoffs explained
Route work into the right context and delegation model.
OpenClaw section
Automations
Use this section when you need to design OpenClaw workflows that run on the right timing model, in the right session shape, with clear artifacts, verification, and recovery behavior.
Core idea
Good automations are workflows, not just scheduled commands.
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The automation lane
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Reliable automation patterns
Design automations around artifacts, verification, observable receipts, and narrow repair.
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Automation debugging and recovery
Diagnose weak workflows by symptom and choose the smallest effective recovery action.