Advanced Beginner 20-30 min
Set Up Automation Tasks
Create automated workflows for recurring tasks
#Automation
#Workflow
#Tasks
Prerequisites
- OpenClaw deployed
- Basic understanding of workflows
Steps
1
Understand Automation Types
OpenClaw supports multiple automation methods.
Commands
All Systems
• Scheduled tasks: run at a fixed time every day
• Event-triggered: run when something happens
• Recurring tasks: run at regular intervals Tips
- • Scheduled tasks are good for daily reports, reminders, etc.
- • Event-triggered is good for monitoring, alerts, etc.
2
Create Scheduled Task
Set up a task that runs daily.
Commands
All Systems
OpenClaw Admin UI → Automation → New Task → select "Scheduled Trigger" → set the time and action Tips
- • You can set to organize todo list every morning at 9am
- • Task content can be described in natural language
3
Create Monitoring Task
Set up a continuous monitoring task.
Commands
All Systems
Automation → New Task → select "Interval Trigger" → set the interval and monitoring target Tips
- • Can monitor webpage changes, price fluctuations, etc.
- • Automatically notify you when changes are detected
4
Test and Manage Tasks
Verify if tasks work correctly.
Commands
All Systems
Automation → Task List → click "Run Now" to test → view the execution log Tips
- • Recommend testing before enabling
- • Can set to send notification when task fails
Common Issues
Task not executing?
Check if task is enabled and OpenClaw service is running
Task execution failed?
Check execution logs, may be network issue or insufficient permissions