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# agent

# `openclaw agent`

Run an agent turn via the Gateway (use `--local` for embedded).
Use `--agent <id>` to target a configured agent directly.

Related:

* Agent send tool: [Agent send](/tools/agent-send)

## Examples

```bash theme={null}
openclaw agent --to +15555550123 --message "status update" --deliver
openclaw agent --agent ops --message "Summarize logs"
openclaw agent --session-id 1234 --message "Summarize inbox" --thinking medium
openclaw agent --agent ops --message "Generate report" --deliver --reply-channel slack --reply-to "#reports"
```