Architecture

What Is RBAC for AI Agents?

Role-Based Access Control applied to AI agent management — different team members get different permissions for viewing, configuring, and approving agent actions.

In Plain English

RBAC means not everyone on your team can do everything. An admin can configure agents and approve actions. An operator can monitor and trigger actions. An auditor can view logs but not change anything.

Applied to AI agents, RBAC ensures that only authorized team members can modify agent behavior, approve risky actions, or access sensitive audit data.

Why It Matters for OpenClaw

As teams grow, you need granular access control. An intern should not be able to modify production agent policies. RBAC prevents unauthorized changes and provides accountability for who did what.

How Clawctl Helps

Clawctl Business plans include RBAC with admin, operator, and auditor roles. Team plans support 3 team members. Business plans support granular role assignment.

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Common Questions

What roles are available?

Admin (full access), Operator (monitor + trigger), Auditor (view logs only). Enterprise plans support custom roles.

Which plan includes RBAC?

Business plans ($999/mo) and above include full RBAC.

Can I create custom roles?

Enterprise plans support custom role definitions.