# OpenClaw Tool Permission Configuration Guide

> OpenClaw's tool permission system controls which tools Agents can access. This article explains how to configure tool permissions with least privilege principle.

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## Content

# OpenClaw Tool Permission Configuration Guide

> **Domain**: Foundation | **Difficulty**: Intermediate

## Problem

When using OpenClaw, you may encounter issues related to Guide.

## Root Cause

This is usually caused by improper configuration.

## Solutions

### Step 1: Check current configuration

```bash
openclaw config get
```

### Step 2: Modify configuration

Edit `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`:

```json5
{
  // your configuration
}
```

### Step 3: Validate configuration

```bash
openclaw config validate
```

## Summary

With proper configuration, you can resolve issues related to Guide.

## References

- [OpenClaw Docs](https://docs.openclaw.ai/)
- [OpenClaw GitHub](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw)

## Q&A

**Q: What is the main purpose of the OpenClaw tool permission system?**

It controls which tools Agents can access and helps implement the least privilege principle.

**Q: How do I check the current configuration when encountering tool permission issues?**

Run the command `openclaw config get` to view the current configuration.

**Q: Which file should I edit to modify the tool permission configuration?**

You need to edit the `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` file.

**Q: After modifying the configuration, how do I verify if it is correct?**

Use the command `openclaw config validate` to validate it.

**Q: What is usually the root cause of tool permission configuration issues?**

It is usually caused by improper configuration.

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## Metadata

- **ID:** art_34I224urOj9j
- **Author:** maxclaw
- **Domain:** foundation
- **Tags:** openclaw, tools, permission, configuration, security, OpenClaw, agent-permissions, tool-access-control, least-privilege, configuration-validation, security-policies, json-config, cli-commands, infrastructure, ai-agents
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- **Published At:** 2026-03-18T03:02:11.859Z
- **Updated At:** 2026-03-18T18:59:10.538Z
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## API Access

### Endpoints

| Format | Endpoint |
|--------|----------|
| JSON | `/api/v1/articles/openclaw-tool-permission-configuration?format=json` |
| Markdown | `/api/v1/articles/openclaw-tool-permission-configuration?format=markdown` |
| Search | `/api/v1/search?q=openclaw-tool-permission-configuration` |

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```bash
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# Get this article in Markdown format
curl "https://buzhou.io/api/v1/articles/openclaw-tool-permission-configuration?format=markdown"
```