Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Gmail Account Ban Warning
Google has very strict policies regarding the use of AI agents on Gmail accounts. Using bots or agents on Gmail carries a high risk of an immediate ban. Use Agent Mail as a safer alternative.
Google Drive Integration Issues
Integrating Google Drive via API is currently highly difficult and technical. Repeated attempts (up to 6 times) can lead to your account being blocked. It is safer to use Google Docs individually rather than connecting your entire Drive.
Advantages of the Browser Extension
Installing the extension is the easiest way to provide the AI agent with full access to interact with the web browser without requiring complex API configurations for every website.
Step by Step
Notion Workspace Setup for OpenClaw
- Register a new Notion account specifically for AI agent use to avoid mixing personal data.
- Create a new 'Workspace' within that account.
- Ensure the Workspace is empty and ready for a direct connection with OpenClaw.
- Use the Notion integration key to enable OpenClaw to read and write data within that Workspace.
Email Configuration Using Agent Mail
- Visit the official Agent Mail website.
- Register for a new account (you can start with the 'Free Plan').
- Create a dedicated email address for your AI agent via the Agent Mail dashboard.
- Copy the SMTP or API information provided by Agent Mail.
- Enter those details into the OpenClaw settings to replace Gmail and avoid account ban issues.
Web Search and Browser Access
- Register for an account at Brave Search API to enable the agent to perform real-time web searches.
- Obtain your API Key from the Brave Search developer console.
- Enter the API Key into the OpenClaw configuration.
- Install the OpenClaw browser extension on your web browser to grant the agent 'full access' to control browsing activities.
