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Heartbeats let an OpenClaw agent check email, calendar, and notifications on its own. Here's how heartbeats work, how they differ from cron, and how to set up a HEARTBEAT.md checklist that doesn't burn tokens.
Both OpenClaw and n8n are self-hosted and open-source, but they take very different approaches to automation. Here's how to choose — or use both.
OpenClaw and Zapier both automate work, but they approach it from opposite directions. Here's an honest comparison to help you pick the right tool — or use both.
Set up timed automations with OpenClaw cron jobs — morning briefings, inbox checks, reminders, and recurring tasks. Complete scheduling tutorial with examples.
Real examples of small teams using OpenClaw to consolidate email tools, CRM, task managers, report generators, and monitoring — at a fraction of the cost.
Discover why small businesses are turning to AI assistants for email triage, calendar management, customer inquiries, and more — without enterprise pricing.
Stop drowning in email. Learn how AI agents handle email differently than rules and filters, with practical workflows for triage, drafting, and follow-ups.
Stop wasting hours on repetitive tasks. These 5 OpenClaw automations will reclaim your day and let you focus on work that matters.