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How OpenClaw config works
Most config mistakes are not exotic. They are path mistakes, type mistakes, scope mistakes, or verification mistakes.
Config ruleKnow the field path, use the right value shape, preserve siblings, and verify the runtime actually applied the change.
Core model
The four config questions to ask every time
Right pathDid the field go in the correct object path?
Right typeDid the value use the correct type or enum shape?
Right scopeDid the edit preserve sibling settings instead of clobbering them?
Right verificationDid the runtime actually apply the change, whether by hot reload or restart?
Examples
Common safe config examples
Model routing changeUpdate the field, preserve nearby config, then verify status or behavior changed as expected.
Browser/network settingChange only the specific browser safety field you need, then test the exact blocked route again.
Channel policy changeAdjust the narrow policy field, then test both the allowed and disallowed paths.
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