diff --git a/openclaw/Dockerfile.e2e b/openclaw/Dockerfile.e2e
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fcc0bcbd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/openclaw/Dockerfile.e2e
@@ -0,0 +1,69 @@
+# Dockerfile.e2e — End-to-end test: install claude-mem plugin on a real OpenClaw instance
+# Simulates the complete plugin installation flow a user would follow.
+#
+# Usage:
+#   docker build -f Dockerfile.e2e -t openclaw-e2e-test . && docker run --rm openclaw-e2e-test
+#
+# Interactive (for human testing):
+#   docker run --rm -it openclaw-e2e-test /bin/bash
+
+FROM ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw:main
+
+USER root
+
+# Install curl for health checks in e2e-verify.sh, and TypeScript for building
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y --no-install-recommends curl && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
+RUN npm install -g typescript@5
+
+# Create staging directory for the plugin source
+WORKDIR /tmp/claude-mem-plugin
+
+# Copy plugin source files
+COPY package.json tsconfig.json openclaw.plugin.json ./
+COPY src/ ./src/
+
+# Build the plugin (TypeScript → JavaScript)
+# NODE_ENV=production is set in the base image; override to install devDependencies
+RUN NODE_ENV=development npm install && npx tsc
+
+# Create the installable plugin package:
+# OpenClaw `plugins install` expects package.json with openclaw.extensions field.
+# The package name must match the plugin ID in openclaw.plugin.json (claude-mem).
+# Only include the main plugin entry point, not test/mock files.
+RUN mkdir -p /tmp/claude-mem-installable/dist && \
+    cp dist/index.js /tmp/claude-mem-installable/dist/ && \
+    cp dist/index.d.ts /tmp/claude-mem-installable/dist/ 2>/dev/null || true && \
+    cp openclaw.plugin.json /tmp/claude-mem-installable/ && \
+    node -e " \
+      const pkg = { \
+        name: 'claude-mem', \
+        version: '1.0.0', \
+        type: 'module', \
+        main: 'dist/index.js', \
+        openclaw: { extensions: ['./dist/index.js'] } \
+      }; \
+      require('fs').writeFileSync('/tmp/claude-mem-installable/package.json', JSON.stringify(pkg, null, 2)); \
+    "
+
+# Switch back to app directory and node user for installation
+WORKDIR /app
+USER node
+
+# Create the OpenClaw config directory
+RUN mkdir -p /home/node/.openclaw
+
+# Install the plugin using OpenClaw's official CLI
+RUN node openclaw.mjs plugins install /tmp/claude-mem-installable
+
+# Enable the plugin
+RUN node openclaw.mjs plugins enable claude-mem
+
+# Copy the e2e verification script and mock worker
+COPY --chown=node:node e2e-verify.sh /app/e2e-verify.sh
+USER root
+RUN chmod +x /app/e2e-verify.sh && \
+    cp /tmp/claude-mem-plugin/dist/mock-worker.js /app/mock-worker.js
+USER node
+
+# Default: run the automated verification
+CMD ["/bin/bash", "/app/e2e-verify.sh"]
diff --git a/openclaw/TESTING.md b/openclaw/TESTING.md
index 49281ddb..a3d4123e 100644
--- a/openclaw/TESTING.md
+++ b/openclaw/TESTING.md
@@ -1,109 +1,241 @@
-# OpenClaw Claude-Mem Plugin — Manual E2E Testing Checklist
+# OpenClaw Claude-Mem Plugin — Testing Guide
 
-This document covers end-to-end verification of the OpenClaw claude-mem plugin. It assumes you have a working OpenClaw gateway and a running claude-mem worker.
+## Quick Start (Docker)
+
+The fastest way to test the plugin is using the pre-built Docker E2E environment:
+
+```bash
+cd openclaw
+
+# Automated test (builds, installs plugin on real OpenClaw, verifies everything)
+./test-e2e.sh
+
+# Interactive shell (for manual exploration)
+./test-e2e.sh --interactive
+
+# Just build the image
+./test-e2e.sh --build-only
+```
 
 ---
 
-## Prerequisites
+## Test Layers
+
+### 1. Unit Tests (fastest)
+
+```bash
+cd openclaw
+npm test    # compiles TypeScript, runs 17 tests
+```
+
+Tests plugin registration, service lifecycle, command handling, SSE integration, and all 6 channel types.
+
+### 2. Smoke Test
+
+```bash
+node test-sse-consumer.js
+```
+
+Quick check that the plugin loads and registers its service + command correctly.
+
+### 3. Container Unit Tests (fresh install)
+
+```bash
+./test-container.sh          # Unit tests in clean Docker
+./test-container.sh --full   # Integration tests with mock worker
+```
+
+### 4. E2E on Real OpenClaw (Docker)
+
+```bash
+./test-e2e.sh
+```
+
+This is the most comprehensive test. It:
+1. Uses the official `ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw:main` Docker image
+2. Installs the plugin via `openclaw plugins install` (same as a real user)
+3. Enables the plugin via `openclaw plugins enable`
+4. Starts a mock claude-mem worker on port 37777
+5. Starts the OpenClaw gateway with plugin config
+6. Verifies the plugin loads, connects to SSE, and processes events
+
+**All 16 checks must pass.**
+
+---
+
+## Human E2E Testing (Interactive Docker)
+
+For manual walkthrough testing, use the interactive Docker mode:
+
+```bash
+./test-e2e.sh --interactive
+```
+
+This drops you into a fully-configured OpenClaw container with the plugin pre-installed.
+
+### Step-by-step inside the container
+
+#### 1. Verify plugin is installed
+
+```bash
+node openclaw.mjs plugins list
+node openclaw.mjs plugins info claude-mem
+node openclaw.mjs plugins doctor
+```
+
+**Expected:**
+- `claude-mem` appears in the plugins list as "enabled" or "loaded"
+- Info shows version 1.0.0, source at `/home/node/.openclaw/extensions/claude-mem/`
+- Doctor reports no issues
+
+#### 2. Inspect plugin files
+
+```bash
+ls -la /home/node/.openclaw/extensions/claude-mem/
+cat /home/node/.openclaw/extensions/claude-mem/openclaw.plugin.json
+cat /home/node/.openclaw/extensions/claude-mem/package.json
+```
+
+**Expected:**
+- `dist/index.js` exists (compiled plugin)
+- `openclaw.plugin.json` has `"id": "claude-mem"` and `"kind": "memory"`
+- `package.json` has `openclaw.extensions` field pointing to `./dist/index.js`
+
+#### 3. Start mock worker
+
+```bash
+node /app/mock-worker.js &
+```
+
+Verify it's running:
+
+```bash
+curl -s http://localhost:37777/health
+# → {"status":"ok"}
+
+curl -s --max-time 3 http://localhost:37777/stream
+# → data: {"type":"connected","message":"Mock worker SSE stream"}
+# → data: {"type":"new_observation","observation":{...}}
+```
+
+#### 4. Configure and start gateway
+
+```bash
+cat > /home/node/.openclaw/openclaw.json << 'EOF'
+{
+  "gateway": {
+    "mode": "local",
+    "auth": {
+      "mode": "token",
+      "token": "e2e-test-token"
+    }
+  },
+  "plugins": {
+    "slots": {
+      "memory": "claude-mem"
+    },
+    "entries": {
+      "claude-mem": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "config": {
+          "workerPort": 37777,
+          "observationFeed": {
+            "enabled": true,
+            "channel": "telegram",
+            "to": "test-chat-id-12345"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+EOF
+
+node openclaw.mjs gateway --allow-unconfigured --verbose --token e2e-test-token
+```
+
+**Expected in gateway logs:**
+- `[claude-mem] OpenClaw plugin loaded — v1.0.0`
+- `[claude-mem] Observation feed starting — channel: telegram, target: test-chat-id-12345`
+- `[claude-mem] Connecting to SSE stream at http://localhost:37777/stream`
+- `[claude-mem] Connected to SSE stream`
+
+#### 5. Run automated verification (optional)
+
+From a second shell in the container (or after stopping the gateway):
+
+```bash
+/bin/bash /app/e2e-verify.sh
+```
+
+---
+
+## Manual E2E (Real OpenClaw + Real Worker)
+
+For testing with a real claude-mem worker and real messaging channel:
+
+### Prerequisites
 
 - OpenClaw gateway installed and configured
-- Claude-Mem worker running on port 37777 (default)
+- Claude-Mem worker running on port 37777
 - Plugin built: `cd openclaw && npm run build`
-- Plugin registered in `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json`
 
----
-
-## 1. Verify the Claude-Mem Worker
+### 1. Install the plugin
 
 ```bash
-# Health check — should return {"status":"ok"}
-curl -s http://localhost:37777/health
+# Build the plugin
+cd openclaw && npm run build
 
-# Verify SSE stream is active (will print events for ~3 seconds then exit)
-curl -s -N http://localhost:37777/stream --max-time 3 2>/dev/null || true
+# Install on OpenClaw (from the openclaw/ directory)
+openclaw plugins install .
+
+# Enable it
+openclaw plugins enable claude-mem
 ```
 
-**Expected:** Health returns `{"status":"ok"}`. SSE stream emits at least a `connected` event.
+### 2. Configure
 
-**If the worker is not running:**
-
-```bash
-cd /path/to/claude-mem
-npm run build-and-sync
-```
-
-Then re-check health.
-
----
-
-## 2. Verify Plugin Configuration
-
-Check that `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` has the plugin entry:
-
-```bash
-cat ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
-```
-
-**Expected structure** (inside `plugins.entries`):
+Edit `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` to add plugin config:
 
 ```json
 {
-  "claude-mem": {
-    "enabled": true,
-    "source": "/path/to/claude-mem/openclaw",
-    "config": {
-      "syncMemoryFile": true,
-      "workerPort": 37777,
-      "observationFeed": {
+  "plugins": {
+    "entries": {
+      "claude-mem": {
         "enabled": true,
-        "channel": "telegram",
-        "to": "YOUR_CHAT_ID"
+        "config": {
+          "workerPort": 37777,
+          "observationFeed": {
+            "enabled": true,
+            "channel": "telegram",
+            "to": "YOUR_CHAT_ID"
+          }
+        }
       }
     }
   }
 }
 ```
 
-**Key fields:**
-- `observationFeed.enabled` must be `true`
-- `observationFeed.channel` must match a supported channel: `telegram`, `discord`, `signal`, `slack`, `whatsapp`, `line`
-- `observationFeed.to` must be the target chat/user/channel ID for the chosen channel
+**Supported channels:** `telegram`, `discord`, `signal`, `slack`, `whatsapp`, `line`
 
----
-
-## 3. Restart the OpenClaw Gateway
-
-After any config change, restart the gateway so it picks up the new plugin config:
+### 3. Restart gateway
 
 ```bash
 openclaw restart
-# or, depending on your setup:
-openclaw gateway stop && openclaw gateway start
 ```
 
-**Look for in gateway logs:**
+**Look for in logs:**
 - `[claude-mem] OpenClaw plugin loaded — v1.0.0`
-- `[claude-mem] Observation feed starting — channel: telegram, target: ...`
-- `[claude-mem] Connecting to SSE stream at http://localhost:37777/stream`
 - `[claude-mem] Connected to SSE stream`
 
----
+### 4. Trigger an observation
 
-## 4. Trigger an Observation
+Start a Claude Code session with claude-mem enabled and perform any action. The worker will emit a `new_observation` SSE event.
 
-Start a Claude Code session with claude-mem enabled:
+### 5. Verify delivery
 
-```bash
-claude
-```
-
-Perform any action that generates an observation (e.g., read a file, make a search, write code). The claude-mem worker will emit a `new_observation` SSE event.
-
----
-
-## 5. Verify Message Delivery
-
-Check the target messaging channel (e.g., Telegram) for a message formatted as:
+Check the target messaging channel for:
 
 ```
 🧠 Claude-Mem Observation
@@ -111,52 +243,37 @@ Check the target messaging channel (e.g., Telegram) for a message formatted as:
 Optional subtitle
 ```
 
-**Expected:** Within a few seconds of the observation being saved, a message appears in the configured channel.
-
----
-
-## 6. Run Automated Tests
-
-```bash
-cd openclaw
-
-# Full test suite (compiles TypeScript then runs tests)
-npm test
-
-# Smoke test (registration check only, requires prior build)
-node test-sse-consumer.js
-```
-
-**Expected:** All 17 tests pass. Smoke test prints `PASS: Plugin registers service and command correctly`.
-
 ---
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
+### `api.log is not a function`
+The plugin was built against the wrong API. Ensure `src/index.ts` uses `api.logger.info()` not `api.log()`. Rebuild with `npm run build`.
+
 ### Worker not running
-- **Symptom:** Gateway logs show `SSE stream error: fetch failed. Reconnecting in 1s`
-- **Fix:** Start the worker with `cd /path/to/claude-mem && npm run build-and-sync`
+- **Symptom:** `SSE stream error: fetch failed. Reconnecting in 1s`
+- **Fix:** Start the worker: `cd /path/to/claude-mem && npm run build-and-sync`
 
 ### Port mismatch
-- **Symptom:** SSE connection fails even though worker health check passes
-- **Fix:** Ensure `workerPort` in plugin config matches the worker's actual port (default: 37777). Check `~/.claude-mem/settings.json` for the worker port setting.
+- **Fix:** Ensure `workerPort` in config matches the worker's actual port (default: 37777)
 
 ### Channel not configured
-- **Symptom:** Gateway logs show `[claude-mem] Observation feed misconfigured — channel or target missing`
-- **Fix:** Add both `channel` and `to` fields to `observationFeed` in plugin config. Restart the gateway.
+- **Symptom:** `Observation feed misconfigured — channel or target missing`
+- **Fix:** Add both `channel` and `to` to `observationFeed` in config
 
 ### Unknown channel type
-- **Symptom:** Gateway logs show `[claude-mem] Unknown channel type: <name>`
-- **Fix:** Use one of the supported channels: `telegram`, `discord`, `signal`, `slack`, `whatsapp`, `line`
+- **Fix:** Use: `telegram`, `discord`, `signal`, `slack`, `whatsapp`, or `line`
 
 ### Feed disabled
-- **Symptom:** Gateway logs show `[claude-mem] Observation feed disabled`
-- **Fix:** Set `observationFeed.enabled` to `true` in plugin config. Restart the gateway.
+- **Symptom:** `Observation feed disabled`
+- **Fix:** Set `observationFeed.enabled: true`
 
 ### Messages not arriving
-- **Symptom:** SSE connected, observations flowing, but no messages in chat
-- **Fix:**
-  1. Verify the bot/integration is properly configured in the target channel
-  2. Check the target ID (`to`) is correct for the channel type
-  3. Look for `[claude-mem] Failed to send to <channel>: ...` in gateway logs
-  4. Test the channel directly through the OpenClaw gateway's channel testing tools
+1. Verify the bot/integration is configured in the target channel
+2. Check the target ID (`to`) is correct
+3. Look for `Failed to send to <channel>` in logs
+4. Test the channel via OpenClaw's built-in tools
+
+### Memory slot conflict
+- **Symptom:** `plugin disabled (memory slot set to "memory-core")`
+- **Fix:** Add `"slots": { "memory": "claude-mem" }` to plugins config
diff --git a/openclaw/e2e-verify.sh b/openclaw/e2e-verify.sh
new file mode 100755
index 00000000..464e08e6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/openclaw/e2e-verify.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,265 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# e2e-verify.sh — Automated E2E verification for claude-mem plugin on OpenClaw
+#
+# This script verifies the complete plugin installation and operation flow:
+# 1. Plugin is installed and visible in OpenClaw
+# 2. Plugin loads correctly when gateway starts
+# 3. Mock worker SSE stream is consumed by the plugin
+# 4. Observations are received and formatted
+#
+# Exit 0 = all checks passed, Exit 1 = failure
+
+set -euo pipefail
+
+PASS=0
+FAIL=0
+TOTAL=0
+
+pass() {
+  PASS=$((PASS + 1))
+  TOTAL=$((TOTAL + 1))
+  echo "  PASS: $1"
+}
+
+fail() {
+  FAIL=$((FAIL + 1))
+  TOTAL=$((TOTAL + 1))
+  echo "  FAIL: $1"
+}
+
+section() {
+  echo ""
+  echo "=== $1 ==="
+}
+
+# ─── Phase 1: Plugin Discovery ───
+
+section "Phase 1: Plugin Discovery"
+
+# Check plugin is listed
+PLUGIN_LIST=$(node /app/openclaw.mjs plugins list 2>&1)
+if echo "$PLUGIN_LIST" | grep -q "claude-mem"; then
+  pass "Plugin appears in 'plugins list'"
+else
+  fail "Plugin NOT found in 'plugins list'"
+  echo "$PLUGIN_LIST"
+fi
+
+# Check plugin info
+PLUGIN_INFO=$(node /app/openclaw.mjs plugins info claude-mem 2>&1 || true)
+if echo "$PLUGIN_INFO" | grep -qi "claude-mem"; then
+  pass "Plugin info shows claude-mem details"
+else
+  fail "Plugin info failed"
+  echo "$PLUGIN_INFO"
+fi
+
+# Check plugin is enabled
+if echo "$PLUGIN_LIST" | grep -A1 "claude-mem" | grep -qi "enabled\|loaded"; then
+  pass "Plugin is enabled"
+else
+  # Try to check via info
+  if echo "$PLUGIN_INFO" | grep -qi "enabled\|loaded"; then
+    pass "Plugin is enabled (via info)"
+  else
+    fail "Plugin does not appear enabled"
+    echo "$PLUGIN_INFO"
+  fi
+fi
+
+# Check plugin doctor reports no issues
+DOCTOR_OUT=$(node /app/openclaw.mjs plugins doctor 2>&1 || true)
+if echo "$DOCTOR_OUT" | grep -qi "no.*issue\|0 issue"; then
+  pass "Plugin doctor reports no issues"
+else
+  fail "Plugin doctor reports issues"
+  echo "$DOCTOR_OUT"
+fi
+
+# ─── Phase 2: Plugin Files ───
+
+section "Phase 2: Plugin Files"
+
+# Check extension directory exists
+EXTENSIONS_DIR="/home/node/.openclaw/extensions/openclaw-plugin"
+if [ ! -d "$EXTENSIONS_DIR" ]; then
+  # Try alternative naming
+  EXTENSIONS_DIR="/home/node/.openclaw/extensions/claude-mem"
+  if [ ! -d "$EXTENSIONS_DIR" ]; then
+    # Search for it
+    FOUND_DIR=$(find /home/node/.openclaw/extensions/ -name "openclaw.plugin.json" -exec dirname {} \; 2>/dev/null | head -1 || true)
+    if [ -n "$FOUND_DIR" ]; then
+      EXTENSIONS_DIR="$FOUND_DIR"
+    fi
+  fi
+fi
+
+if [ -d "$EXTENSIONS_DIR" ]; then
+  pass "Plugin directory exists: $EXTENSIONS_DIR"
+else
+  fail "Plugin directory not found under /home/node/.openclaw/extensions/"
+  ls -la /home/node/.openclaw/extensions/ 2>/dev/null || echo "  (extensions dir not found)"
+fi
+
+# Check key files exist
+for FILE in "openclaw.plugin.json" "dist/index.js" "package.json"; do
+  if [ -f "$EXTENSIONS_DIR/$FILE" ]; then
+    pass "File exists: $FILE"
+  else
+    fail "File missing: $FILE"
+  fi
+done
+
+# ─── Phase 3: Mock Worker + Plugin Integration ───
+
+section "Phase 3: Mock Worker + Plugin Integration"
+
+# Start mock worker in background
+echo "  Starting mock claude-mem worker..."
+node /app/mock-worker.js &
+MOCK_PID=$!
+
+# Wait for mock worker to be ready
+for i in $(seq 1 10); do
+  if curl -sf http://localhost:37777/health > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+    break
+  fi
+  sleep 0.5
+done
+
+if curl -sf http://localhost:37777/health > /dev/null 2>&1; then
+  pass "Mock worker health check passed"
+else
+  fail "Mock worker health check failed"
+  kill $MOCK_PID 2>/dev/null || true
+fi
+
+# Test SSE stream connectivity (curl with max-time to capture initial SSE frame)
+SSE_TEST=$(curl -s --max-time 2 http://localhost:37777/stream 2>/dev/null || true)
+if echo "$SSE_TEST" | grep -q "connected"; then
+  pass "SSE stream returns connected event"
+else
+  fail "SSE stream did not return connected event"
+  echo "  Got: $(echo "$SSE_TEST" | head -5)"
+fi
+
+# ─── Phase 4: Gateway + Plugin Load ───
+
+section "Phase 4: Gateway Startup with Plugin"
+
+# Create a minimal config that enables the plugin with the mock worker.
+# The memory slot must be set to "claude-mem" to match what `plugins install` configured.
+# Gateway auth is disabled via token for headless testing.
+mkdir -p /home/node/.openclaw
+cat > /home/node/.openclaw/openclaw.json << 'EOFCONFIG'
+{
+  "gateway": {
+    "mode": "local",
+    "auth": {
+      "mode": "token",
+      "token": "e2e-test-token"
+    }
+  },
+  "plugins": {
+    "slots": {
+      "memory": "claude-mem"
+    },
+    "entries": {
+      "claude-mem": {
+        "enabled": true,
+        "config": {
+          "workerPort": 37777,
+          "observationFeed": {
+            "enabled": true,
+            "channel": "telegram",
+            "to": "test-chat-id-12345"
+          }
+        }
+      }
+    }
+  }
+}
+EOFCONFIG
+
+pass "OpenClaw config written with plugin enabled"
+
+# Start gateway in background and capture output
+GATEWAY_LOG="/tmp/gateway.log"
+echo "  Starting OpenClaw gateway (timeout 15s)..."
+OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN=e2e-test-token timeout 15 node /app/openclaw.mjs gateway --allow-unconfigured --verbose --token e2e-test-token > "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>&1 &
+GATEWAY_PID=$!
+
+# Give the gateway time to start and load plugins
+sleep 5
+
+# Check if gateway started
+if kill -0 $GATEWAY_PID 2>/dev/null; then
+  pass "Gateway process is running"
+else
+  fail "Gateway process exited early"
+  echo "  Gateway log:"
+  cat "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null | tail -30
+fi
+
+# Check gateway log for plugin load messages
+if grep -qi "claude-mem" "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null; then
+  pass "Gateway log mentions claude-mem plugin"
+else
+  fail "Gateway log does not mention claude-mem"
+  echo "  Gateway log (last 20 lines):"
+  tail -20 "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null
+fi
+
+# Check for plugin loaded message
+if grep -q "plugin loaded" "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null || grep -q "v1.0.0" "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null; then
+  pass "Plugin load message found in gateway log"
+else
+  fail "Plugin load message not found"
+fi
+
+# Check for observation feed messages
+if grep -qi "observation feed" "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null; then
+  pass "Observation feed activity in gateway log"
+else
+  fail "No observation feed activity detected"
+fi
+
+# Check for SSE connection to mock worker
+if grep -qi "connected.*SSE\|SSE.*stream\|connecting.*SSE" "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null; then
+  pass "SSE connection activity detected"
+else
+  fail "No SSE connection activity in log"
+fi
+
+# ─── Cleanup ───
+
+section "Cleanup"
+kill $GATEWAY_PID 2>/dev/null || true
+kill $MOCK_PID 2>/dev/null || true
+wait $GATEWAY_PID 2>/dev/null || true
+wait $MOCK_PID 2>/dev/null || true
+echo "  Processes stopped."
+
+# ─── Summary ───
+
+echo ""
+echo "==============================="
+echo "  E2E Test Results"
+echo "==============================="
+echo "  Total:  $TOTAL"
+echo "  Passed: $PASS"
+echo "  Failed: $FAIL"
+echo "==============================="
+
+if [ "$FAIL" -gt 0 ]; then
+  echo ""
+  echo "  SOME TESTS FAILED"
+  echo ""
+  echo "  Full gateway log:"
+  cat "$GATEWAY_LOG" 2>/dev/null
+  exit 1
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo "  ALL TESTS PASSED"
+exit 0
diff --git a/openclaw/test-e2e.sh b/openclaw/test-e2e.sh
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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# test-e2e.sh — Run E2E test of claude-mem plugin on real OpenClaw
+#
+# Usage:
+#   ./test-e2e.sh              # Automated E2E test (build + run + verify)
+#   ./test-e2e.sh --interactive # Drop into shell for manual testing
+#   ./test-e2e.sh --build-only  # Just build the image, don't run
+set -euo pipefail
+
+cd "$(dirname "$0")"
+
+IMAGE_NAME="openclaw-claude-mem-e2e"
+
+echo "=== Building E2E test image ==="
+echo "  Base: ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw:main"
+echo "  Plugin: @claude-mem/openclaw-plugin (PR #1012)"
+echo ""
+
+docker build -f Dockerfile.e2e -t "$IMAGE_NAME" .
+
+if [ "${1:-}" = "--build-only" ]; then
+  echo ""
+  echo "Image built: $IMAGE_NAME"
+  echo "Run manually with: docker run --rm $IMAGE_NAME"
+  exit 0
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo "=== Running E2E verification ==="
+echo ""
+
+if [ "${1:-}" = "--interactive" ]; then
+  echo "Dropping into interactive shell."
+  echo ""
+  echo "Useful commands inside the container:"
+  echo "  node openclaw.mjs plugins list          # Verify plugin is installed"
+  echo "  node openclaw.mjs plugins info claude-mem  # Plugin details"
+  echo "  node openclaw.mjs plugins doctor         # Check for issues"
+  echo "  node /app/mock-worker.js &               # Start mock worker"
+  echo "  node openclaw.mjs gateway --allow-unconfigured --verbose  # Start gateway"
+  echo "  /bin/bash /app/e2e-verify.sh             # Run automated verification"
+  echo ""
+  docker run --rm -it "$IMAGE_NAME" /bin/bash
+else
+  docker run --rm "$IMAGE_NAME"
+fi