What breaks without openclaw local memory
Conversation data sent to third-party memory APIs. Cloud memory dependency for offline bots. Privacy regulations blocking cloud agent memory.
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Persistent agent memory × local SQLite with zero external API calls ÷ 10-minute install ÷ no cloud subscription needed = memory that never leaves your server.
Security check — openclaw local memory
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Linux, macOS, Windows; OpenClaw ≥1.2; Node.js native addon (better-sqlite3) requires build tools compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw local memory in 10–15 minutes
Setup time: 10–15 minutes
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You need:
- OpenClaw core
- Node.js ≥18 (SQLite via better-sqlite3)
Install the package:
npm install @tituss-bit/openclaw-local-memory
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Add to openclaw.config.js with dbPath configured
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Restart OpenClaw — SQLite DB is created automatically on first start
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Use ctx.memory.add(userId, content) to store memories
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Use ctx.memory.search(userId, query) for retrieval
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Memories persist across bot restarts automatically
Compatibility & status
Works with: Linux, macOS, Windows; OpenClaw ≥1.2; Node.js native addon (better-sqlite3) requires build tools
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Last updated: Oct 2025
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FAQ — openclaw local memory
Can I migrate memories from openclaw-supermemory to local-memory?
A migration script is included in the repo that exports Supermemory entries and imports them into the local SQLite store.
How large can the memory store grow?
SQLite handles GBs of data efficiently. For very large stores (millions of memories), consider Chroma or Weaviate instead.
Does this require internet access?
Only if you configure an API-based embedding model. With full-text search or local Transformers.js embeddings, it runs fully offline.