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Architectural Foundations and the PIV Workflow Lifecycle
EvoClass-AI007 Lesson  2
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The Core of Autonomy: Agent Runtime

In the OpenClaw ecosystem, Autonomous Agents are not merely scripts; they are persistent entities capable of goal-oriented reasoning. These agents operate within a dedicated Agent Runtime, a controlled execution environment that bridges high-level logic with low-level browser drivers.

The Security of Session Isolation

To maintain system integrity and prevent data leakage, we implement Session Isolation. Every task assigned to an agent is executed in a sandboxed browser environment. This ensures:

  • Clean States: No cookies or cache interference between different tasks.
  • Conflict Prevention: Multiple agents can run concurrently without "State Corruption."
  • Security: Threats are confined to the specific isolated session.

The Operational Backbone: PIV Workflow

The PIV Workflow (Planning-Interaction-Verification) is the lifecycle that governs every agent action:

  • Planning: Decomposing a request into actionable steps based on UI state.
  • Interaction: Executing the step (e.g., clicking, typing) via the Tools Layer.
  • Verification: Observing the new state to confirm the action succeeded before proceeding.
Config: openclaw.json
# Global Entry Point Configuration runtime_settings: isolation_level: "strict_session" concurrency_limit: 5 agent_definition: type: "autonomous_logic_v1" default_workflow: "PIV_lifecycle" security_headers: - "No-Remote-Execution" - "WebSocket-Auth-Required"
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