How OpenClaw Works: The Architecture Behind the 'Magic'

Описание: 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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What you'll learn:
What OpenClaw actually is (an agent runtime with a Gateway)
The 5 input types that create the illusion of autonomy (Messages, Heartbeats, Crons, Hooks, Webhooks)
The formula: Time → Events → Agents → State → Loop
Security realities (26% of skills have vulnerabilities)

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Resources mentioned:
Claire Vo's architecture breakdown (inspiration): https://x.com/clairevo/status/2017741...
OpenClaw Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai/
Cisco Security Research: https://blogs.cisco.com/ai/personal-a...
IBM Analysis: https://www.ibm.com/think/news/clawdb...
Peter Steinberger (creator): https://x.com/steipete
Official OpenClaw: https://x.com/clawdbot

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:27 - The viral phenomenon
1:15 - What OpenClaw actually is
2:17 - The 5 input types
6:38 - Deconstructing the "3am call"
7:29 - The formula revealed
8:17 - Security reality check

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About me:
I'm Damian Galarza, a software engineering leader and former CTO with 15+ years building SaaS products. I make practical AI tutorials and share what I'm learning about AI-augmented development.

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