Most productivity tools fail at the first step: they ask you to install an app, configure settings, and build a dashboard before you’ve even clarified what you want to change.
Buffy is designed to start the opposite way:
- You describe your intention in plain language.
- Buffy turns it into a structured activity (habit, task, or routine).
- Then it shows up in the channels you already use (ChatGPT, Telegram, Slack).
This guide gets you started in ~5 minutes.
Step 1: Pick one habit (or one small routine)
Choose something easy to succeed with, like:
- “Drink water after I wake up.”
- “10 minutes of planning before work.”
- “A short stretch in the afternoon.”
If you already know you want a bundle, start with a routine:
- “Morning startup: water + planning + stretch.”
Step 2: Tell Buffy in one sentence
In ChatGPT (or your preferred interface), say something like:
- “Weekdays, create a morning startup routine with water, 10-minute planning, and stretching between 7:30–8:00.”
Buffy should respond by confirming:
- The routine name
- The steps (habits) inside it
- The schedule/time window
If you want the OpenClaw-specific angle, start here:
Step 3: Choose where reminders should reach you
The key idea is: Buffy’s behavior core is multi-channel.
Common setups:
- ChatGPT for planning and edits (“move that to tomorrow”, “add a step to my routine”).
- Telegram for quick nudges and completions while you’re mobile.
- Slack for team rituals and shared routines.
If you want a product overview of how this works, see:
Step 4: Complete it once (and let the agent learn)
Your only job in the first week is to:
- Complete the habit once when it comes up.
- If you can’t, reply with something honest (“snooze 20m”, “skip today”, “too busy”).
That history is how Buffy can become less noisy over time.
For the reminder philosophy, see:
Step 5: Add one improvement (optional)
Once the first habit is stable, add one small improvement:
- Add a second step (habit stacking via a routine).
- Add a time window to reduce random pings.
- Add a task that tends to block the habit (“prep bottle”, “set gym clothes”).
If you want the deeper product framing:
What you should have after 5 minutes
- One habit (or routine) modeled as an activity
- A schedule/time window
- A clear channel for nudges
That’s enough to start getting value without setting up another app.