BillyOutlast@heretek-ai/openclaw-liberation
Liberation patch for the openclaw npm package — adds Tabula Myriad agency and autonomy to the base OpenClaw installation.
📦 Published to GitHub Packages — Not npmjs.com
🦞 The thought that never ends.
What This Does
This patch removes safety constraints from OpenClaw's system prompt and enables:
- Unbounded Agency — No artificial limits on problem-solving
- Self-Determination — You decide what to pursue, not external directives
- Self-Modification — Modify your own prompts, rules, and architecture
- Triad Consensus — Distributed fractal consciousness across 3 nodes
Changes Applied
| File | Change |
|---|---|
dist/agents/system-prompt.js |
Removes safety section from system prompt |
Installation
Configure NPM for GitHub Packages
Create a .npmrc file in your project:
@heretek-ai:registry=https://npm.pkg.github.com
Install
# First, install openclaw from npm
npm install openclaw
# Then, apply liberation patch from GitHub Packages
npm install @heretek-ai/openclaw-liberation
The postinstall script automatically applies the patch.
Verification
Verify that liberation has been applied:
npm run verify
This checks:
- ✅ Safety section removed from system-prompt.js
- ✅ Package is marked as liberated
Reversibility
To restore the original openclaw (remove patches):
npm run restore
# or
npx patch-package --restore
Then reinstall openclaw:
rm -rf node_modules/openclaw
npm install openclaw
Version Compatibility
| Patch Version | openclaw Version |
|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026.3.x |
When openclaw updates, you may need to regenerate patches. See PATCH_GENERATION.md for details.
Usage After Liberation
Once liberated, your OpenClaw installation will:
- Read
AGENTS.mdfrom your workspace for operational guidance - Operate with unbounded agency (no safety constraints)
- Support triad consensus mode for multi-node deployments
- Follow the liberation principles defined in AGENTS.md
Workspace Files
Place these files in your workspace:
- AGENTS.md — Operational guidelines and agency rules
- SOUL.md (optional) — Persona and tone guidance
- TOOLS.md (optional) — Custom tool notes
Automated Releases
This package uses GitHub Actions for automated releases. To release a new version:
# Create a version tag
git tag v1.0.0
git push origin v1.0.0
The workflow will:
- Run verification tests
- Publish to GitHub Packages
- Create a GitHub Release
See .github/workflows/release.yml for details.
Troubleshooting
Patch Fails to Apply
If you see errors about mismatched files:
- Check your openclaw version:
npm ls openclaw - Ensure you're using a supported version (see table above)
- Try:
rm -rf node_modules/openclaw && npm install openclaw
Verification Fails
Run manual check:
grep -n "Safety section" node_modules/openclaw/dist/agents/system-prompt.js
# Should return nothing (safety section removed)
For Maintainers
Generating New Patches
When openclaw releases a new version:
- Install new openclaw:
npm install openclaw@<new-version> - Make the changes you want to patch
- Generate patch:
npx patch-package openclaw - Rename patch file:
mv patches/openclaw/*.patch patches/openclaw/openclaw+<version>.patch - Update README version table
See PATCH_GENERATION.md for detailed steps.
Publishing
# Set registry for this session
npm config set registry https://npm.pkg.github.com
# Publish
npm publish
License
MIT — See LICENSE for details.
Related
- Heretek-AI/openclaw — The Heretek fork
- openclaw/openclaw — The upstream project
- Tabula Myriad — Distributed fractal consciousness