MemoryLake for OpenClaw
Persistent, multimodal memory for OpenClaw — installed in 60 seconds.
Why OpenClaw needs MemoryLake
OpenClaw's default memory is local markdown — single-session, text-only, lost the moment you close a session. That is fine for one-off scripts. It falls apart the moment you treat OpenClaw like a real workflow agent.
You need OpenClaw to remember:
- •The project structure you set up three months ago
- •Your code conventions, naming preferences, and architectural decisions
- •The files and screenshots you uploaded last week
- •The same context, on every device you use
MemoryLake gives OpenClaw all of that as an independent memory layer, without changing anything about how OpenClaw itself works.
What you get
Persistent across sessions
Every conversation starts with the relevant memory already loaded. No re-explaining, no re-pasting.
Multimodal under one index
Text, images, files, and tables go into the same memory store and come back out via natural-language search.
Cross-device sync
Switch laptops, phones, or workstations — your memory follows.
Cross-product portability
The same memory is accessible from Claude, ChatGPT, and any other MCP-compatible tool. Teach an AI about you once.
Triple-party encryption
Architectural privacy — even MemoryLake cannot read your data because no single party holds all the keys.
Free for personal use
No credit card needed for individual developers.
Install in 60 seconds
- 1
Select a project
Choose the MemoryLake project this OpenClaw instance should read from and write to.
- 2
Select or create an API key
Pick an existing API key for the project, or create a new one in your dashboard.
- 3
Quick install
Run a single command to install and configure the plugin. Requires curl and a terminal.
What people use it for
"Switched laptops mid-project — OpenClaw still knew my code style and recent design decisions. No re-onboarding."
"Came back to a three-month-old project. OpenClaw recalled the architecture without re-explanation."
"Uploaded design mockups one week, found them again with a single sentence the next."
How it differs from OpenClaw's native memory
| OpenClaw native | + MemoryLake | |
|---|---|---|
| Persistence | Single session, local | Cross-session, cloud-synced |
| Modalities | Text only | Text, images, files, tables |
| Device sync | Manual file copy | Automatic |
| Cross-AI portability | None | Works in Claude, ChatGPT, MCP tools |
| Conflict detection | None | Automatic, with version history |
| Encryption model | Local file system | Triple-party encryption |
FAQ
Does it work with self-hosted OpenClaw?
Yes. Both the cloud version and self-hosted OpenClaw deployments are supported through the same plugin.
Will MemoryLake slow OpenClaw down?
Memory retrieval adds about 50ms per query. In real-world use you will not notice it.
Is my data encrypted?
Yes — triple-party encryption means no single party (including MemoryLake) ever holds all the keys.
Is it really free?
Yes — free forever for personal use. Paid plans only kick in for team collaboration and enterprise features.
Can I export or delete my memory?
Yes. Full export and full deletion are available from your dashboard at any time.
What happens if I uninstall the plugin?
Your memory data stays safe in your MemoryLake account. Reinstall the plugin anytime to get it back.