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openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix Feature Request: Pluggable persistent memory backend for agent context [1 comments, 2 participants]

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Hey OpenClaw team — love what you've built here. One thing I've been thinking about as I run agents across multiple sessions and machines is how to persist agent memory beyond the local workspace.

Right now, context and memory are tied to the local workspace files (AGENTS.md, MEMORY.md, etc.). This works great for single-machine setups, but it gets tricky when:

  • Running agents across multiple devices
  • Wanting shared memory between team members' agents
  • Needing backup/sync without manual git workflows

Would OpenClaw be open to a pluggable memory backend concept? Something like how MCP allows external tool servers, a memory provider interface could let agents read/write context to external stores (cloud, self-hosted, etc.).

I've been experimenting with Awareness for this — it provides a persistent memory cloud layer that agents can query for cross-session context. Not asking for a specific integration, just wondering if this pattern fits the OpenClaw architecture roadmap.

Happy to contribute a design doc or prototype if there's interest.

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Implementing a pluggable memory backend could enable agents to persist memory beyond the local workspace, addressing multi-device and shared memory needs.

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  • Consider designing a memory provider interface to allow agents to read/write context to external stores, such as cloud or self-hosted solutions.
  • Explore existing solutions like Awareness for inspiration on implementing a persistent memory cloud layer.
  • Evaluate the feasibility of integrating a pluggable memory backend into the OpenClaw architecture roadmap.
  • Discuss potential design and implementation details with the OpenClaw team to determine the best approach.

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The implementation details of a pluggable memory backend are unclear and would require further discussion with the OpenClaw team.

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Apply workaround: Implement a custom solution using an existing persistent memory cloud layer, such as Awareness, to test the feasibility of a pluggable memory backend concept.

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