Algorand Blockchain

Use Cases

• DeFi automation — execute token swaps, check balances, and manage Algorand assets via AI agent
• Smart contract development — write, compile, and deploy Algorand smart contracts with AI assistance
• x402 payments — agent autonomously pays for premium API access and content using Algorand
• NFD management — register and manage Algorand Name Service domains through your agent
• Prediction markets — interact with Alpha Arcade markets via AI agent
• Portfolio management — track Algorand wallet balances, transaction history, and asset holdings

Tips

• Run 'openclaw algorand-plugin setup' immediately after install for guided configuration
• Use testnet for all development and testing — never test with mainnet funds
• Set spending limits on the wallet to prevent runaway agent transactions
• Use 'openclaw algorand-plugin status' to check plugin health and MCP server status
• For coding agents (Codex, Claude Code), run 'openclaw algorand-plugin mcp-config' to get the MCP config snippet
• Keep agent wallet funds minimal — use QR code top-ups for quick refills
• The knowledge base tools are useful for learning Algorand — agents can query documentation directly

Known Issues & Gotchas

• Run 'openclaw algorand-plugin setup' after installation — it configures memory files, mcporter, and interactive options
• Agent wallets are hot wallets — only keep the minimum funds needed for operations
• On headless Linux (VPS/Docker), the setup wizard auto-installs keyring dependencies — this may need sudo access
• If you delete the keyring or reinstall the OS, wallet mnemonics are lost unless backed up
• With 107 tools registered, the agent's tool list is very large — may confuse smaller models or increase token costs
• The x402_fetch tool is enabled by default — disable if you don't want the agent making payments
• The plugin name in config is 'openclaw-algorand-plugin' (with the dashes) — not the npm scope

Alternatives

• Direct Algorand SDK
• Ethereum plugins
• Custom MCP blockchain server

Community Feedback

Algorand blockchain integration for OpenClaw — including Algorand Remote MCP lite edition, blockchain operations, and x402 operations skills and tools.

— GoPlausible

107 tools across 13 categories: wallet, transactions, algod, indexer, NFD, Tinyman, Haystack Router, Pera verification, Alpha Arcade, TEAL, knowledge base, and more.

— npm

36 things you can install on OpenClaw — Most people think OpenClaw is a browser automation tool. It is — but that undersells it.

— LinkedIn

Frequently Asked Questions

Configuration Examples

Basic setup with x402 enabled

{
  "plugins": {
    "allow": ["openclaw-algorand-plugin"],
    "entries": {
      "openclaw-algorand-plugin": {
        "config": {
          "enableX402": true
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Post-installation setup

# 1. Install the plugin
openclaw plugins install @goplausible/openclaw-algorand-plugin

# 2. Run setup wizard (configures memory, mcporter, keyring)
openclaw algorand-plugin setup

# 3. Restart gateway
openclaw gateway restart

# 4. Check status
openclaw algorand-plugin status

# 5. For external coding agents, get MCP config:
openclaw algorand-plugin mcp-config

x402 disabled (read-only blockchain access)

{
  "plugins": {
    "entries": {
      "openclaw-algorand-plugin": {
        "config": {
          "enableX402": false
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

Installation

openclaw plugins install @goplausible/openclaw-algorand-plugin