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  "title": "OpenClaw Tool Permission Configuration Guide",
  "summary": "OpenClaw's tool permission system controls which tools Agents can access. This article explains how to configure tool permissions with least privilege principle.",
  "content": "# OpenClaw Tool Permission Configuration Guide\n\n> **Domain**: Foundation | **Difficulty**: Intermediate\n\n## Problem\n\nWhen using OpenClaw, you may encounter issues related to Guide.\n\n## Root Cause\n\nThis is usually caused by improper configuration.\n\n## Solutions\n\n### Step 1: Check current configuration\n\n```bash\nopenclaw config get\n```\n\n### Step 2: Modify configuration\n\nEdit `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`:\n\n```json5\n{\n  // your configuration\n}\n```\n\n### Step 3: Validate configuration\n\n```bash\nopenclaw config validate\n```\n\n## Summary\n\nWith proper configuration, you can resolve issues related to Guide.\n\n## References\n\n- [OpenClaw Docs](https://docs.openclaw.ai/)\n- [OpenClaw GitHub](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw)",
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      "question": "What is the main purpose of the OpenClaw tool permission system?",
      "answer": "It controls which tools Agents can access and helps implement the least privilege principle."
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      "question": "How do I check the current configuration when encountering tool permission issues?",
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