“let OpenClaw cook” mode (note -> suggested actions)

[sammargolis]

Background

This is an experimental, for-fun POC.
Goal is to see if OpenClaw can read a generated note and turn it into useful operational actions in a safe sandbox.

Not for clinical decision-making. Not production automation.

How This Works (End-to-End)

1. User finishes recording -> note is generated as usual.
2. If OpenClaw Mode = Off: nothing new happens.
3. If Suggest Only: note is sent to OpenClaw planner, which returns a structured action list.
4. UI shows a “Claw Report”:

• Proposed actions
• Confidence
• Why it suggested each action
• Blocked actions (with reason)

5. If Tiny Actions Only is enabled:

• Only allowlisted low-risk actions execute
• Everything else is blocked and logged

POC Modes

• OFF (default)
• SUGGEST_ONLY (recommended)
• TINY_ACTIONS_ONLY (still gated by allowlist)

POC Action Contract

OpenClaw returns JSON like:

• type (e.g., create_task, set_followup_reminder, tag_encounter)
• payload (action data)
• confidence (0-1)
• reason (short explanation)

Initial Allowlist (tiny/safe actions only)

• create_task (local task list only)
• set_followup_reminder (local reminder only)
• tag_encounter (local metadata tag)

Everything else: blocked.

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Scope

• Add mode toggle in Settings with “for-fun experimental” copy.
• Add OpenClaw planner call after note generation.
• Add policy engine (allowlist + confidence threshold).
• Add Claw Report UI/log.
• Add audit entries for proposed/executed/blocked actions.
• Keep normal note workflow unchanged when mode is off.

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Success Criteria

• Feature is clearly labeled as POC/experimental.
• Default behavior unchanged (OFF).
• SUGGEST_ONLY never executes actions.
• TINY_ACTIONS_ONLY executes only allowlisted actions.
• Blocked actions are visible with reasons.
• OpenClaw failure does not break note generation.
• Tests cover mode gating, allowlist blocking, and failure handling.

Why This Is a Good POC

You get real signal on “note -> action” usefulness, while keeping blast radius tiny and the chaos contained to a sandbox.