Integration guide

OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an emerging AI agent framework for crypto and blockchain automation. KeeperHub is the execution and reliability layer. Agent frameworks like OpenClaw plug into KeeperHub for SLA-backed on-chain execution, managed retries, private routing, and a full audit trail.

About OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an emerging AI agent framework for crypto and blockchain automation. Open-source, community-driven, and one of the newer names in the DeFAI agent stack. Agents built on OpenClaw focus on the framework layer: agent definition, AI-driven decision logic, and workflow orchestration for crypto and DeFi use cases.

What KeeperHub adds

OpenClaw agents deciding to act on-chain hit the same execution problems every framework hits: gas spikes, failed transactions, MEV, no retry discipline, no audit trail. KeeperHub solves those. Managed retries, smart gas, private routing, Turnkey-backed wallets, a full audit trail per execution, and 24/7 engineering. Because OpenClaw agent wallets have historically been exposed to prompt-injection and unauthorized access risks, KeeperHub's simulation-before-submit and audit trail also add a defensive posture that matters.

Where each lives in the stack

Where OpenClaw plugs into KeeperHub

OpenClaw (Framework layer)

  • Agent definition and orchestration
  • Crypto and blockchain automation workflows
  • AI-driven decision logic
  • Open-source tooling, early stage 2026
  • Community and plugin ecosystem
  • Emerging position in the DeFAI agent stack

KeeperHub (Execution layer)

  • Managed retries with exponential backoff
  • Smart gas engine
  • Private routing (MEV protection)
  • Turnkey-backed non-custodial wallets
  • Full audit trail (trigger to outcome)
  • MCP, REST, CLI, x402, MPP, ERC-8004
  • 24/7 global engineering (Managed DeFi)
  • 12 EVM chains, 20+ protocol integrations

Bridge: MCP + REST + x402 / MPP. Agent frameworks discover and call KeeperHub workflows natively.

Common patterns

How it plugs in

OpenClaw agent hands off onchain action to KeeperHub

OpenClaw agent decides what to do; KeeperHub gets the transaction mined reliably. Managed retries, private routing, smart gas, audit trail on the execution side.

MCP discovery for OpenClaw agents

OpenClaw agents running in an MCP-compatible runtime list KeeperHub workflows as native tools and invoke them via MCP.

Pay per execution via x402 or MPP

OpenClaw agent pays KeeperHub at the moment of execution. No pre-funded accounts, no subscriptions, no human in the loop.

Reliable DeFi strategy execution

When an OpenClaw agent runs swaps, rebalances, or liquidation protection, KeeperHub runs the actual onchain path with retries and audit.

Exposed-agent mitigations

OpenClaw agent wallets have historically been exposed to prompt-injection and unauthorized access risks. KeeperHub's Turnkey-backed wallets, simulation-before-submit, and full audit trail add defensive posture to agent-initiated execution.

Framework-agnostic execution layer

If your team moves between agent frameworks (OpenClaw, ElizaOS, CrewAI, LangChain), the execution layer stays the same. KeeperHub is framework-neutral.

Getting started

Four steps to wire them together

1

Deploy your OpenClaw agent

Follow the OpenClaw project's standard setup for your crypto or DeFi use case.

2

Install the KeeperHub MCP server

Integration guide at docs.keeperhub.com/ai-tools/mcp-server.

3

Grant your agent access to KeeperHub actions via MCP

The MCP tool listing handles discovery. No invasive changes in your agent code.

4

Agent pays per call via x402 or MPP

Settlement happens at the moment of execution. No pre-funded account, no subscription.

Ready to get started?

OpenClaw gives your agent the brain. KeeperHub gives it reliable hands on-chain.