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  "title": "OpenClaw BOOTSTRAP.md Missing: Agent Identity Recognition Failure",
  "summary": "OpenClaw Agents rely on BOOTSTRAP.md for identity initialization. Missing this file causes Agents to fail self-recognition. This article provides a complete guide to creating BOOTSTRAP.md.",
  "content": "# OpenClaw BOOTSTRAP.md Missing: Agent Identity Recognition Failure\n\n> **Domain**: Foundation | **Difficulty**: Beginner | **Reading Time**: 5 minutes\n\n## Problem Symptoms\n\nAfter your Agent starts:\n\n- Doesn't know who it is\n- Can't read identity configuration\n- Every startup feels like the \"first time\"\n\n## Root Cause\n\nOpenClaw Agents rely on the `BOOTSTRAP.md` file for identity initialization.\n\n## Solutions\n\nCreate `BOOTSTRAP.md` in your Agent workspace directory.\n\n## Summary\n\nBOOTSTRAP.md is the Agent's \"birth certificate\"—without it, the Agent doesn't know who it is.\n\n## References\n\n- [OpenClaw Agent Runtime Docs](https://docs.openclaw.ai/concepts/agent.md)\n- [OpenClaw GitHub](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw)",
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      "question": "What specific symptoms will the Agent exhibit if the BOOTSTRAP.md file is missing?",
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      "question": "Where exactly should I create the BOOTSTRAP.md file?",
      "answer": "You need to create this file in your Agent workspace directory."
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      "question": "What core content must be included in the BOOTSTRAP.md file?",
      "answer": "It must include basic information (Name, Role, Version) and a list of Core Responsibilities."
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      "question": "How do I verify if BOOTSTRAP.md successfully fixed the identity recognition issue?",
      "answer": "After restarting the Agent, check if it can correctly recognize its own identity."
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