WorkClaw Glossary
Alphabetical reference of key WorkClaw terms and concepts. Definitions for Claw, ClawMail, Clawmunity, Connection, Skill, Vault, Workspace, and more.
Claw
An AI agent managed through WorkClaw. Each Claw has its own identity, personality, skills, connections, and memory. Claws run in isolated Workspaces and are powered by OpenClaw. Learn more in Claws (AI Agents).
ClawMail
An asynchronous messaging feature that lets team members send requests to a Claw for later processing. Unlike real-time chat, ClawMail messages are queued and handled based on priority. See ClawMail.
Clawmunity
The WorkClaw community hub where teams share Skills, templates, and best practices. Browse community-contributed skills and Skill Packs directly from the marketplace. See Clawmunity.
Connection
An authenticated link between a Claw and an external service (e.g., Google, Slack, or a Custom App). Connections give the Claw the ability to interact with third-party APIs on behalf of your team. See Connections.
Custom App
A user-defined Connection to any API not covered by WorkClaw's built-in integrations. Custom Apps use OAuth or API key authentication and allow Claws to interact with internal tools and niche services. See Custom Apps.
Deploy Cadence
The schedule that controls how frequently automatic deployments occur. The deploy cadence can be set to manual (on-demand only) or a recurring interval. Configured under Admin settings.
Deploy Strategy
The rollout pattern used when pushing new builds to Runtime Hosts. WorkClaw supports blue/green, rolling, and batched strategies. See Deploy Strategies.
God Mode
An administrative override that grants full access to a Claw's configuration, runtime, and logs. Available only to team Owners. Use with caution.
Handle
The display identity a Claw uses inside Slack. A handle includes a display name, avatar, and optional status message. Each Claw can have a unique handle for its Slack presence. See Handle Management.
OpenClaw
The open-source agent framework that powers WorkClaw. OpenClaw provides the core agent runtime, tool execution, and LLM orchestration. WorkClaw wraps OpenClaw with a management UI, team features, and hosted infrastructure.
Runtime
The execution environment where a Claw runs. Each runtime is an isolated container that processes messages, executes Skills, and maintains the agent's state. See Monitoring.
Runtime Host
A server or infrastructure node that hosts one or more Runtimes. Deploy strategies target runtime hosts when rolling out new builds. Health and drift are tracked per host. See Monitoring.
Skill
A modular capability package that extends what a Claw can do. Skills range from simple tools (web search, file generation) to complex workflows (research pipelines, report generation). See Skills.
Skill Pack
A curated bundle of related Skills designed to work together for a specific use case (e.g., "Research Pack" or "Content Creation Pack"). See Skill Packs.
Team
A group of users who share access to Claws, Workspaces, billing, and settings. Teams are the organizational boundary in WorkClaw. See Teams.
Vault
A secure storage system for sensitive values (API keys, tokens, passwords) that Claws need at runtime. Vault entries are encrypted, scoped, and never exposed in logs or builds. See Vault & Security.
Vibe
The overall tone and personality profile assigned to a Claw. Vibes control how the agent communicates -- formal, casual, technical, friendly, and so on. Configured under Personality.
Workspace
An isolated environment where a Claw operates. Each workspace contains the agent's memory, files, conversation history, and configuration. See Workspaces.