Link Aggregation: Save and Organize Research Links
Automatically categorize and store research links so every source you find is organized and retrievable.
What You Will Get
After this setup, every useful link you encounter during research gets saved, categorized, and tagged by OpenClaw. Instead of scattered bookmarks across browsers, tabs you forgot about, and links buried in chat messages, you have a single organized library of research sources.
The agent extracts metadata from each link, including the title, domain, publication date, and a brief summary. It assigns a category based on the content and adds your custom tags. The result is a structured collection you can filter, search, and export at any time.
This is essential for long-running research projects where you gather sources over weeks or months. When it is time to compile your findings, every link is already organized with context, making the synthesis process dramatically faster.
Setup Steps
Configure OpenClaw for research link aggregation.
Create Your Link Database
Set up a structured file where OpenClaw stores links. A JSON file or markdown table works well. Each entry should include: URL, title, domain, date saved, category, tags, a one-sentence summary, and the research project it belongs to.
Configure Auto-Capture
Write a prompt instruction that tells OpenClaw to save any URL you share during a conversation. The agent should automatically fetch the page title, generate a summary, and assign a category. Ask for confirmation before saving if you prefer explicit control.
Define Categories and Tags
Create a category hierarchy that matches your research areas: Technology, Business, Science, Design, and so on. Add sub-categories as needed. Also define a set of common tags like 'primary source,' 'opinion,' 'data,' and 'tutorial' to add another layer of organization.
Enable Project-Based Grouping
When working on a specific research project, tell OpenClaw to tag all new links with that project name. Later, you can retrieve every link associated with a project by asking 'show me all links for the market analysis project.'
Set Up Search and Retrieval
Configure a search tool that queries your link database by keyword, category, tag, or project. The agent should return matching links with their summaries, sorted by date or relevance. Limit results to 15 per query.
Build Export Functionality
Enable OpenClaw to export your link collection in multiple formats: markdown for sharing, CSV for spreadsheets, and a formatted bibliography for academic use. Specify which project or category to export, or export everything.
Test the Full Research Workflow
Conduct a mini research session: search for information on a topic, save five links, tag them to a project, then ask OpenClaw to list all links for that project. Verify the metadata, categories, and summaries are accurate and the list is well-organized.
Tips and Best Practices
Save Links Immediately
When you find a useful source, save it right away. Context fades quickly, and a link without context is much less useful than one captured with a summary in the moment.
Review and Prune Monthly
Once a month, ask OpenClaw to list links you saved but never referenced again. Archive or delete irrelevant ones to keep your database clean and focused.
Use Links in Your Writing
When writing a report or document, ask OpenClaw to suggest links from your database that support a specific point. This turns your link library into a citation tool.
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