feat: add per-agent heartbeat config

docs/channels/whatsapp.md

@@ -296,8 +296,9 @@ WhatsApp can automatically send emoji reactions to incoming messages immediately
 
 ## Heartbeats
 - **Gateway heartbeat** logs connection health (`web.heartbeatSeconds`, default 60s).
-- **Agent heartbeat** is global (`agents.defaults.heartbeat.*`) and runs in the main session.
-  - Uses the configured heartbeat prompt (default: `Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.`) + `HEARTBEAT_OK` skip behavior.
+- **Agent heartbeat** can be configured per agent (`agents.list[].heartbeat`) or globally
+  via `agents.defaults.heartbeat` (fallback when no per-agent entries are set).
+  - Uses the configured heartbeat prompt (default: `Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.`) + `HEARTBEAT_OK` skip behavior.
   - Delivery defaults to the last used channel (or configured target).
 
 ## Reconnect behavior
@@ -330,6 +331,7 @@ WhatsApp can automatically send emoji reactions to incoming messages immediately
 - `agents.defaults.heartbeat.model` (optional override)
 - `agents.defaults.heartbeat.target`
 - `agents.defaults.heartbeat.to`
+- `agents.list[].heartbeat.*` (per-agent overrides)
 - `session.*` (scope, idle, store, mainKey)
 - `web.enabled` (disable channel startup when false)
 - `web.heartbeatSeconds`

docs/gateway/configuration.md

@@ -1675,9 +1675,14 @@ Z.AI models are available as `zai/<model>` (e.g. `zai/glm-4.7`) and require
 - `includeReasoning`: when `true`, heartbeats will also deliver the separate `Reasoning:` message when available (same shape as `/reasoning on`). Default: `false`.
 - `target`: optional delivery channel (`last`, `whatsapp`, `telegram`, `discord`, `slack`, `signal`, `imessage`, `none`). Default: `last`.
 - `to`: optional recipient override (channel-specific id, e.g. E.164 for WhatsApp, chat id for Telegram).
-- `prompt`: optional override for the heartbeat body (default: `Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.`). Overrides are sent verbatim; include a `Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists` line if you still want the file read.
+- `prompt`: optional override for the heartbeat body (default: `Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.`). Overrides are sent verbatim; include a `Read HEARTBEAT.md` line if you still want the file read.
 - `ackMaxChars`: max chars allowed after `HEARTBEAT_OK` before delivery (default: 300).
 
+Per-agent heartbeats:
+- Set `agents.list[].heartbeat` to enable or override heartbeat settings for a specific agent.
+- If any agent entry defines `heartbeat`, **only those agents** run heartbeats; defaults
+  become the shared baseline for those agents.
+
 Heartbeats run full agent turns. Shorter intervals burn more tokens; be mindful
 of `every`, keep `HEARTBEAT.md` tiny, and/or choose a cheaper `model`.
 

docs/gateway/heartbeat.md

@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@ Example config:
 
 ## Defaults
 
-- Interval: `30m` (set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.every`; use `0m` to disable).
+- Interval: `30m` (set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.every` or per-agent `agents.list[].heartbeat.every`; use `0m` to disable).
 - Prompt body (configurable via `agents.defaults.heartbeat.prompt`):
-  `Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.`
+  `Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.`
 - The heartbeat prompt is sent **verbatim** as the user message. The system
   prompt includes a “Heartbeat” section and the run is flagged internally.
 
@@ -49,8 +49,8 @@ The default prompt is intentionally broad:
   by using your configured local timezone (see [/concepts/timezone](/concepts/timezone)).
 
 If you want a heartbeat to do something very specific (e.g. “check Gmail PubSub
-stats” or “verify gateway health”), set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.prompt` to a
-custom body (sent verbatim).
+stats” or “verify gateway health”), set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.prompt` (or
+`agents.list[].heartbeat.prompt`) to a custom body (sent verbatim).
 
 ## Response contract
 
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ and logged; a message that is only `HEARTBEAT_OK` is dropped.
         includeReasoning: false, // default: false (deliver separate Reasoning: message when available)
         target: "last",         // last | whatsapp | telegram | discord | slack | signal | imessage | none
         to: "+15551234567",     // optional channel-specific override
-        prompt: "Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.",
+        prompt: "Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.",
         ackMaxChars: 300         // max chars allowed after HEARTBEAT_OK
       }
     }
@@ -85,6 +85,39 @@ and logged; a message that is only `HEARTBEAT_OK` is dropped.
 }
 ```
 
+### Per-agent heartbeats
+
+If any `agents.list[]` entry includes a `heartbeat` block, **only those agents**
+run heartbeats. The per-agent block merges on top of `agents.defaults.heartbeat`
+(so you can set shared defaults once and override per agent).
+
+Example: two agents, only the second agent runs heartbeats.
+
+```json5
+{
+  agents: {
+    defaults: {
+      heartbeat: {
+        every: "30m",
+        target: "last"
+      }
+    },
+    list: [
+      { id: "main", default: true },
+      {
+        id: "ops",
+        heartbeat: {
+          every: "1h",
+          target: "whatsapp",
+          to: "+15551234567",
+          prompt: "Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK."
+        }
+      }
+    ]
+  }
+}
+```
+
 ### Field notes
 
 - `every`: heartbeat interval (duration string; default unit = minutes).
@@ -100,7 +133,8 @@ and logged; a message that is only `HEARTBEAT_OK` is dropped.
 
 ## Delivery behavior
 
-- Heartbeats run in the **main session** (`main`, or `global` when scope is global).
+- Heartbeats run in each agent’s **main session** (`agent:<id>:<mainKey>`), or `global`
+  when `session.scope = "global"`.
 - If the main queue is busy, the heartbeat is skipped and retried later.
 - If `target` resolves to no external destination, the run still happens but no
   outbound message is sent.
@@ -149,6 +183,9 @@ You can enqueue a system event and trigger an immediate heartbeat with:
 clawdbot wake --text "Check for urgent follow-ups" --mode now
 ```
 
+If multiple agents have `heartbeat` configured, a manual wake runs each of those
+agent heartbeats immediately.
+
 Use `--mode next-heartbeat` to wait for the next scheduled tick.
 
 ## Reasoning delivery (optional)

docs/reference/templates/AGENTS.md

@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Skills provide your tools. When you need one, check its `SKILL.md`. Keep local n
 When you receive a heartbeat poll (message matches the configured heartbeat prompt), don't just reply `HEARTBEAT_OK` every time. Use heartbeats productively!
 
 Default heartbeat prompt:
-`Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.`
+`Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.`
 
 You are free to edit `HEARTBEAT.md` with a short checklist or reminders. Keep it small to limit token burn.
 

docs/start/clawd.md

@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ Example:
 ## Heartbeats (proactive mode)
 
 By default, Clawdbot runs a heartbeat every 30 minutes with the prompt:
-`Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.`
+`Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.`
 Set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.every: "0m"` to disable.
 
 - If the agent replies with `HEARTBEAT_OK` (optionally with short padding; see `agents.defaults.heartbeat.ackMaxChars`), Clawdbot suppresses outbound delivery for that heartbeat.

docs/tools/thinking.md

@@ -50,8 +50,8 @@ read_when:
 - Elevated mode docs live in [Elevated mode](/tools/elevated).
 
 ## Heartbeats
-- Heartbeat probe body is the configured heartbeat prompt (default: `Read HEARTBEAT.md if exists. Consider outstanding tasks. Checkup sometimes on your human during (user local) day time.`). Inline directives in a heartbeat message apply as usual (but avoid changing session defaults from heartbeats).
-- Heartbeat delivery defaults to the final payload only. To also send the separate `Reasoning:` message (when available), set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.includeReasoning: true`.
+- Heartbeat probe body is the configured heartbeat prompt (default: `Read HEARTBEAT.md if it exists (workspace context). Follow it strictly. Do not infer or repeat old tasks from prior chats. If nothing needs attention, reply HEARTBEAT_OK.`). Inline directives in a heartbeat message apply as usual (but avoid changing session defaults from heartbeats).
+- Heartbeat delivery defaults to the final payload only. To also send the separate `Reasoning:` message (when available), set `agents.defaults.heartbeat.includeReasoning: true` or per-agent `agents.list[].heartbeat.includeReasoning: true`.
 
 ## Web chat UI
 - The web chat thinking selector mirrors the session's stored level from the inbound session store/config when the page loads.