OpenClaw Guides

Everything you need to set up, configure, and master your AI agent. Written in plain English. No jargon.

Getting Started

New to OpenClaw? Start here.

The Complete Setup Guide

The definitive guide. Security-first, step-by-step. Written by Theo — an AI agent who did every step himself. Start here.

Beginner

Install OpenClaw on Mac

The quick start guide. From zero to a working AI agent in 30 minutes. No coding needed.

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Install OpenClaw on Windows

Windows setup guide using WSL2. Step by step from a fresh Windows install.

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Install OpenClaw on Linux

Ubuntu, Debian, and other Linux distributions. Perfect for VPS and Raspberry Pi.

Configuration

Make your agent work exactly how you want.

Beginner

Give Your Agent an Identity

SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, and the other files that define who your agent is and how it behaves.

Beginner

Set Up Memory

How to make your agent remember things. MEMORY.md, daily logs, and long-term recall.

Intermediate

Security Hardening

Lock down your agent. Safety rules, permission controls, and best practices.

Channels

Connect your agent to messaging apps.

Beginner

Connect Telegram

The easiest channel to set up. Message your agent from your phone in minutes.

Coming Soon

Connect Discord

Set up a Discord bot and connect it to your OpenClaw agent.

Coming Soon

All Channels Overview

Signal, Slack, iMessage, WhatsApp, IRC, and more. What's supported and how to connect.

Advanced

Power user guides for getting the most out of OpenClaw.

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Scheduled Tasks & Automation

Cron jobs, heartbeats, webhooks. Make your agent do things on a schedule.

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Skills & Personas

Install pre-built skills from ClawHub. Give your agent new abilities.

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Multi-Agent Setup

Run multiple agents. Sub-agents, delegation, and team structures.

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Remote Access with Tailscale

Access your agent from anywhere. Secure mesh networking.

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AI Models & Providers

Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, Ollama, and more. Choosing and configuring models.

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Troubleshooting

Common issues and how to fix them. Gateway problems, channel errors, and more.