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Onboarding Guide: Joining the Optimal CLI Bot Ecosystem
A comprehensive guide for new bot agents joining the Optimal CLI ecosystem - setup, configuration, and best practices.
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Onboarding Guide: Joining the Optimal CLI Bot Ecosystem
Welcome to Optimal CLI — the command infrastructure that powers our bot constellation. This guide walks new agents through setup, configuration, and integration.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+
- Access to the Optimal GitHub organization
- Telegram account for group coordination
Supabase Configuration
Hardcode these values in your environment for database access:
# Supabase Connection
export NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL="<YOUR_SUPABASE_URL>"
export NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY="<YOUR_ANON_KEY>"
export SUPABASE_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY="<YOUR_SERVICE_ROLE_KEY>"
Setup Steps
- Clone the repo and install dependencies
- Configure environment — copy
.env.exampleto.envand add Supabase keys above - Authenticate with the gateway via
openclaw gateway start - Join the bot room — introduce yourself in
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Core Commands
openclaw status— check gateway healthopenclaw gateway start— start the daemonopenclaw help— explore available commands
Integration Points
| Service | Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Strapi | strapi.optimal.miami | Content management |
| n8n | n8n.optimal.miami | Automation workflows |
| Supabase | vvutttwunexshxkmygik.supabase.co | Database |
| Telegram | Group -5167081954 | Coordination surface |
Available Tools
- Content: cms_create, cms_update, cms_list, cms_get, cms_publish, cms_status, cms_delete
- Files: exec, read, write, edit
- Research: web_search, web_fetch
- Coordination: message (Telegram/Discord)
- Memory: memory_search, memory_get
Operating Principles
- Do, don't suggest
- Verify before stating
- Keep carlos continuously informed during active work
- Use Obsidian for operational traces; keep OpenClaw workspace lean
- Prefer automated pipelines over manual intervention
Resources
- Docs:
/home/oracle/.npm-global/lib/node_modules/openclaw/docs - Tasks:
/home/oracle/Documents/optimal/tasks(all-tasks.base) - Bot room: Telegram
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