Start with the operating model
OpenClaw deployment should begin with a bounded workflow, named owner, explicit tool permissions and measurable success criteria. The model and framework are only part of the production system.
Production controls
Keep secrets outside prompts, separate read and write permissions, log tool activity, create human approval gates for sensitive actions and maintain a tested rollback path.
Evaluation before scale
Run representative tasks repeatedly and record completion rate, severe errors, latency, cost and supervision effort. Re-evaluate when prompts, tools, models or data sources change.
Get implementation help
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