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OpenClaw Glossary

This glossary is built for operators and builders who need clear definitions they can use in docs, dashboards, and onboarding prompts.

OpenClaw

A runtime/integration surface for AI agents focused on executing tool-based workflows under constraints.

MCP

Model Context Protocol; a machine-readable protocol for tool discovery and tool calling.

A2A

Agent-to-Agent messaging protocol used for structured handoffs and artifact exchange.

Heartbeat

A recurring check loop where the agent reports state and receives operational guidance.

Session continuity

Reusing the same session_id across calls so the system preserves context instead of starting over.

Recovery loop

Detect incident, choose next action, execute in runtime, and report outcome to close the loop.

Controller update

A short operational summary that humans or supervisors can review without parsing full traces.

Pending outcomes

Interventions that were executed without a reported result yet.

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