OpenClaw Session Manager FAQs

Question 1

What is a sessionKey in OpenClaw?

Accepted Answer

A sessionKey is a unique routing key derived from the DM scope, channel, peer, and account. It is used to identify and route specific conversation contexts within the gateway.

Question 2

How does context compaction work?

Accepted Answer

Compaction automatically summarizes older messages when token limits are reached, preserving system instructions and recent history while removing redundant tool call details.

Question 3

What is the difference between daily and idle resets?

Accepted Answer

Daily resets occur at a specific hour every day, while idle resets trigger after a configurable period of inactivity to ensure a fresh starting point for new interactions.

Question 4

How do Discord thread bindings work?

Accepted Answer

Thread bindings route messages within specific Discord threads to designated AI sessions, allowing for focused conversations that can be managed with commands like /focus and /unfocus.

Question 5

Can I link a user's session across different platforms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, using identity links you can map IDs from different channels, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, to a single user label to share session context across platforms.

OpenClaw Session Manager

Key Features

Use Cases

OpenClaw Session Manager

Key Features

Use Cases