My OpenClaw setup that finally works (Complete Walkthrough)

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Mar 19, 2026

Moritz Kremb, a Berlin AI workflow builder and OpenClaw power user, shares the setup that finally made the tool click. He walks through memory fixes, model choices, heartbeat tuning, browser modes, and security basics. Then he shows two standout builds: a no-slop short-form video system and a conversational CRM wired into everyday tools.

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Make Memory Save Before You Expect Recall

Fix memory by ensuring OpenClaw actually writes memory.md and daily memory files, instead of assuming recall is broken.
Moritz Kremb added a heartbeat instruction that saves summaries every 30 minutes and flushes memory before compaction.

Use OAuth And Set Up Backup Brains

Use OAuth with an existing $20 OpenAI subscription to avoid runaway API costs, then add backup models.
Moritz Kremb keeps OpenAI as brain one, Anthropic as fallback, and aggregators like OpenRouter behind that chain.

Separate Telegram Threads To Prevent Context Bleed

Split OpenClaw conversations into Telegram groups and topic threads so content, journaling, agency work, and admin do not bleed together.
Moritz Kremb adds group-specific system prompts so each thread keeps its own role and context.

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