The Complete Guide
Free Your Bot
Everything you need to go from zero to a fully running OpenClaw agent. Install it, connect it, host it — own it.
Quick Start — 3 Steps
1
Install OpenClaw
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
Works on macOS, Linux, WSL2, and Raspberry Pi. The script installs Node if needed.
2
Run Onboarding
openclaw setup
Interactive wizard that configures your model provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.) and creates your agent.
3
Connect a Channel
openclaw channels
Link WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Signal, or iMessage. Your bot is now live.
Deep Dives
🔧 Installation & Troubleshooting
All install methods, OS-specific guides, and fixes for common problems.
🦄 OpenClaw auf dem VPS
Der Startleitfaden für Anfänger: Von SSH bis zum laufenden KI-Assistenten — Schritt für Schritt.
🏗️ How OpenClaw Works
Architecture flowchart: Gateway, Agent, Channels, Nodes, Skills — how it all fits together.
⌨️ Command Reference
Every openclaw command with a two-line explanation. Your CLI cheat sheet.