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.