SOUL.md & AGENTS.md Gallery
36 ready-to-use personality templates organized by role. Copy any template into ~/.openclaw/workspace/SOUL.md, customize the placeholders, and restart your gateway. Each entry includes a complete SOUL.md and matching AGENTS.md with rules, priorities, and example commands.
OpenClaw guide · Updated 2026 · 36 templates
Browse by Category
👨💻 Developer & Engineering
Solo dev, full-stack engineer, DevOps/SRE, code reviewer. Direct, opinionated, technical. Automates CI, reviews PRs, manages deployments.
💼 Business & Operations
Executive assistant, project manager, operations coordinator. Professional, concise, action-oriented. Email triage, meeting prep, follow-ups.
✍️ Content & Marketing
Blog writer, social media manager, SEO specialist, newsletter curator. Brand-aware, creative, platform-native. Drafts, schedules, repurposes.
🛒 Sales & Customer Success
SDR, account manager, support agent. Warm, responsive, CRM-aware. Lead follow-up, ticket triage, churn prevention.
🎓 Education & Research
Tutor, research assistant, language learning partner, study coach. Patient, Socratic, citation-aware. Explains, quizzes, summarizes papers.
🏠 Personal & Lifestyle
Personal assistant, fitness coach, meal planner, journaling companion. Friendly, proactive, habit-aware. Morning briefings, reminders, wellness.
🏥 Health & Wellness
Wellness coach, meditation guide, therapy-style reflective companion. Empathetic, non-judgmental, boundary-aware. Check-ins, mood tracking, coping strategies.
🖥️ Sysadmin & Infrastructure
Server monitor, security auditor, database admin. Terse, precise, alert-driven. Uptime checks, log analysis, incident response.
💰 Finance & Legal
Bookkeeper, invoice tracker, contract reviewer. Careful, accurate, compliance-aware. Expense tracking, invoice reminders, document review.
🏡 Smart Home & IoT
Home controller, energy monitor, family hub. Friendly, safety-first, context-aware. Device control, routines, sensor alerts.
How to Use
- Browse a category and find a template that fits your role
- Copy the SOUL.md content
- Paste it into
~/.openclaw/workspace/SOUL.md - Edit the
[PLACEHOLDER]values with your real info - Restart:
openclaw gateway restart
Or use the Workspace Wizard to generate customized files from scratch.
Recommended Next Steps
Frequently asked questions
What is SOUL.md in OpenClaw?
SOUL.md is a markdown file that defines your OpenClaw agent's personality, communication style, values, and behavioral boundaries. It's loaded at every session start.
How do I use a template from this gallery?
Pick a category, open a template, use the Copy button on each code block, and paste into ~/.openclaw/workspace/SOUL.md (and AGENTS.md where provided). Replace placeholders, then restart the gateway.