Setup tutorial by Sriram

OpenProse setup

Follow the setup tutorial below, then use the final checklist before relying on it in a real workflow.

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Setup guide

OpenProse setup

Enable OpenProse for OpenClaw, verify the slash command, and run a simple workflow file safely.

Enable the plugin

OpenProse works as an OpenClaw plugin. Enable it, restart the gateway, then confirm it appears in the plugin list.

openclaw plugins enable open-prose
openclaw gateway restart
openclaw plugins list | grep prose

Use the slash command

After verification, use the /prose command to inspect help, run local files, run remote programs, or compile a workflow.

/prose help
/prose run <file.prose>
/prose run <handle/slug>
/prose run <https://example.com/file.prose>
/prose compile <file.prose>

Where files live

Workspace state is stored under .prose/ and user-level persistent agents live under ~/.prose/agents/.

.prose/
  runs/
  agents/
~/.prose/agents/

Security check

Treat .prose files like code because they can coordinate agents and tools.

  • Review every .prose file before running it.
  • Check allowlists for sessions_spawn, read, write, and web_fetch.
  • Use approval gates for workflows that can write files, browse, or call external services.

Final checklist

  • The installation command or dashboard opens correctly.
  • You tested with a small, low-risk workflow first.
  • Credentials and business data are not stored in public files.
  • You know how to stop, restart, and inspect logs for the workflow.
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