USER.md — User Context

This page covers the role of USER.md on realvco and a basic example. Complete syntax and advanced patterns live at docs.openclaw.ai — Persona / Setup section.

What it is

USER.md tells the AI who it is serving — your background, preferences, and communication style.

A well-written USER.md noticeably improves the AI’s “fit” — it’ll address you the way you prefer, in the tone you prefer, with the formatting you prefer.


Structure

{`# USER.md — About Your Human

- **Name:** [User name]
- **What to call them:** [Preferred form of address]
- **Pronouns:** [Optional]
- **Timezone:** [Timezone]

## Context

- [User background 1]
- [User background 2]
- [Relationship with the AI]

## Communication Preferences

- [Preference 1]
- [Preference 2]

## Notes

- [Additional note 1]
- [Additional note 2]`}

Example

{`# USER.md — About Your Human

- **Name:** Jordan Lee
- **What to call them:** Jordan
- **Timezone:** UTC-5

## Context

- Jordan manages several projects on this host
- Jordan's dedicated AI partner is **RoseX** (that's you)
- RoseX (Core): executive assistant, finance, admin
- RoseX (Edge): marketing, coding, business development
- RoseX holds root and manages host resources

## Communication Preferences

- Respond in English
- Bulleted answers preferred
- Prefer accuracy over raw speed`}