Setup Guides & Tutorials
Tutorials, guides, and courses for OpenClaw
OpenClaw Integration Guide
Using OpenRouter as LLM provider with OpenClaw for model flexibility
How to Deploy OpenClaw on Vultr
Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04 with Serverless Inference
Official OpenClaw Documentation (docs.openclaw.ai)
The official documentation hub for OpenClaw. Comprehensive reference covering installation methods, configuration options, channel setup (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, etc.), node pairing, skills development, troubleshooting, and advanced features. Your go-to resource for technical details and official guidance.
OpenClaw + Mac Mini Complete Guide
Deep dive — M4 Pro 64GB as sweet spot, local models, Ollama config, 24/7 operation
OpenClaw Full Tutorial for Beginners
Complete video course covering install, config, skills, messaging channels, security
OpenClaw Security Best Practices Guide
Comprehensive security guide covering multi-layered protection for OpenClaw deployments. Learn about access control, session isolation, credential management, threat mitigation, Docker hardening, network security, and operational best practices. Essential reading before deploying OpenClaw with sensitive data or in production environments.
Don't Launch Your Bot Before Reading This
Security-first setup guide — common mistakes, hardening steps
OpenClaw: The Open Source AI Assistant You Actually Own
Self-hosted guide with introduction to architecture
The Most Powerful AI Tool Setup Guide (Video)
Enthusiastic video guide demonstrating one-click VPS installation of OpenClaw. Covers real-world workflows, practical use cases, and honest discussion of security considerations. Shows how to get started quickly while understanding the risks and best practices for safe deployment.
How to Run OpenClaw on DigitalOcean
Official DigitalOcean 1-Click App guide with Docker deployment and security hardening. Uses pre-configured Droplet image with OpenClaw, Docker Compose, and UFW firewall pre-installed. Covers initial setup via web UI, API key configuration, channel connections, and production security best practices. Faster than manual setup, ideal for users wanting reliable cloud hosting with minimal configuration effort.
How to Build an OpenClaw Agent in 10 Minutes
A lightning-fast beginner guide to building your first OpenClaw AI agent. Learn what makes OpenClaw different from chatbots: it runs locally, stays persistent, remembers context, and actually executes tasks. Covers installation with npm, basic setup, architecture overview (messaging gateway, agent core, memory system, execution layer), and walks through building a personal AI research assistant that delivers daily summaries. Perfect for developers new to AI agents who want minimal configuration and maximum learning.
Getting Started (Official)
The official OpenClaw quick start guide for getting from zero to your first chat in minimal time. Uses the one-line installer and interactive onboard wizard to configure API keys (Anthropic/OpenAI), set up workspace, install the Gateway daemon, and connect your first messaging channel. Teaches core commands like openclaw gateway, openclaw dashboard for token access, and openclaw doctor for troubleshooting. Essential reading before diving into advanced features.
OpenClaw VPS Setup with Hostinger (Video)
Focused video tutorial showing how to deploy OpenClaw on Hostinger VPS specifically. Demonstrates the deployment process, connecting messaging apps like Telegram and Discord, and getting your AI assistant running in the cloud. Ideal if you already have or plan to use Hostinger hosting.
OpenClaw Hardware Requirements
Detailed hardware requirements breakdown based on real-world usage patterns. RAM is the bottleneck—2GB absolute minimum for basic operation, 4GB recommended for stable performance, 16GB for production workloads. Explains why OpenClaw is memory-hungry (Node.js runtime, persistent gateway, Control UI, model orchestration), common crash symptoms, and why swap doesnt save you. Includes VPS vs local machine reality check and honest tier recommendations. Essential for planning deployment infrastructure.
Nader Dabit's DigitalOcean Quick Setup
Concise DigitalOcean deployment gist by developer Nader Dabit. Step-by-step commands: create Premium AMD droplet (2GB RAM/1 CPU), SSH setup, create sudo user clawuser, install OpenClaw via npm, run onboard wizard for API keys, start gateway, and access Control UI via SSH tunnel. Includes troubleshooting with openclaw doctor command. No-fluff approach for experienced developers who want fast deployment.
OpenClaw Deploy Cost Guide ($0-8/mo)
Comprehensive cost analysis from $0/month to production pricing. Compares cloud providers: Oracle Cloud free tier ARM (4 OCPU + 24GB RAM forever free with PAYG upgrade), Hetzner CAX11 ($4/mo stable option), AWS/GCP/Azure (~$13-31/mo). Breaks down LLM API pricing with vision support (Gemini Flash-Lite free tier, Claude Haiku 3 ~$1-3/mo, GPT-4.1-mini ~$4/mo). Includes token usage calculations for 50 messages/day and recommended combinations for different budgets. Decision flowchart helps choose optimal setup.
How to Set Up and Use OpenClaw (53-Min Complete Video Guide)
Comprehensive 53-minute video tutorial perfect for beginners. Covers prerequisites, installation, security setup, integrating WhatsApp/Discord/Telegram, managing skills, building custom agents, multi-agent configurations, and sandboxing. Includes timestamps for easy navigation to specific topics.
Full OpenClaw Setup Tutorial (Video)
Step-by-step video tutorial covering VPS deployment, Telegram integration, skills installation, Google services connection, scheduling tasks, and security configuration. Walks through each step methodically, making it easy to follow along and set up your own 24/7 OpenClaw instance.
OpenClaw Video Guides & Demos (YouTube Playlist)
Curated YouTube playlist containing multiple OpenClaw guides and demonstrations. A great resource for visual learners who want to watch several different approaches to setting up and using OpenClaw. Covers various deployment methods, integrations, and use cases across multiple videos.
Deploy OpenClaw on Cloudflare/Vercel/SimpleClaw
Serverless deployment options comparison
Cloud vs Local Deployment: 5 Key Dimensions
Decision guide comparing cloud vs local across cost, security, performance, maintenance, scale
OpenClaw: The AI Assistant That Actually Does Things
Thoughtful overview explaining what makes OpenClaw different from chatbots: full computer access (runs autonomously on dedicated hardware), persistent memory (learns patterns over time), and the heartbeat feature (proactive monitoring like JARVIS). Covers real-world use cases (email/calendar management, daily briefings, automated organization), security reality (prompt injection risks, recommendations for read-only access initially), and implications for the future of AI agents. Great for understanding the why before the how.
OpenClaw Tutorial: Installation to First Chat
Step-by-step written guide from install to first chat message
OpenClaw Review: Setup on a $5 VPS
Real-world review — €5 VPS, 2 vCPU, 4GB RAM never hit limits. Mac Mini overkill for API use
Codecademy 20-Minute OpenClaw Quick Start
Fast-paced 20-minute tutorial from Codecademy designed to get you chatting with OpenClaw as quickly as possible. Covers the one-line installer, QuickStart onboarding wizard, AI model configuration, and accessing the Control UI. Perfect for when you want to test OpenClaw without spending an hour on setup.
Is OpenClaw Worth the Hype? 10 Day Review
Tests 5 platforms, recommends Hetzner CX21. Honest pros/cons assessment
exe.dev One-Click OpenClaw Template
The fastest way to deploy OpenClaw! Visit exe.new/openclaw to automatically create a VM, install OpenClaw, and configure it with your API keys. The Shelley assistant guides you through entering your Anthropic/Claude API key and optional Discord token. Perfect for quick testing or production deployment without manual server setup.
OpenClaw Mac Mini Complete Guide
Hardware selection, HDMI dummy plug, LaunchAgent auto-start, security checklist
What is OpenClaw? Self-Hosted AI Agent Guide
Overview + VPS deployment guide on Contabo
OpenClaw VPS and Docker Setup (Video Tutorial)
Video walkthrough showing how to deploy OpenClaw on a VPS using Docker. Demonstrates the differences between local and cloud deployment, setting up API keys for Anthropic/ChatGPT, configuring Telegram integration, and installing skills like Google Workspace. Great for users wanting 24/7 cloud hosting.
Run OpenClaw Safely with Docker
Safety-focused Docker deployment guide for beginners
Master OpenClaw in 30 Minutes
Safe setup + 5 real use cases + memory configuration + Google Workspace
How to Deploy OpenClaw with xCloud
Fully managed hosting deployment walkthrough
Security-Hardened 1-Click Deploy (Technical Deep Dive)
Technical breakdown of how DigitalOcean built their hardened OpenClaw image
Get OpenClaw Quick Start Guides (getopenclaw.ai)
User-friendly quick start documentation at getopenclaw.ai/docs. Focuses on getting you up and running quickly with streamlined guides for channel setup and gateway configuration. Less technical than the main docs, perfect for beginners who want clear, simple instructions without overwhelming detail.
30-Minute OpenClaw Setup & Safety Guide
Peter Yang's comprehensive 30-minute tutorial on how to set up and run OpenClaw safely. Covers the full setup process with security considerations.
Tailscale + Mosh: Lightweight Remote Access for OpenClaw
Alternative to TeamViewer for remote OpenClaw access. Tailscale provides private mesh network (no exposed ports), Mosh handles SSH with graceful reconnection (survives Wi-Fi drops, laptop sleeps). More reliable and lighter weight.
OpenClaw Sentinel Script: Architecture & Gotchas
Full writeup with architecture details, common gotchas, and a sentinel script for monitoring OpenClaw health. By Artem Tolmachev. Includes feature request for HTTP health endpoint.
Video Tutorial: Installing OpenClaw from Scratch by Curtis Qiu
Video tutorial by web3 developer Curtis Qiu showing how to install and run your own open-source OpenClaw agent system. Covers full installation process with emphasis on owning the stack rather than renting cloud solutions.
30-Minute OpenClaw Setup and Safety Guide
Complete 30-minute tutorial to set up and run OpenClaw safely. Covers installation, configuration, and security best practices for personal AI agent deployment.
OpenClaw on Android via Termux - Complete Tutorial (Chinese)
Detailed Chinese tutorial showing how to turn an old Android phone into a personal AI phone by deploying OpenClaw via Termux. Covers full setup process including WSL considerations, fixes for common /tmp path issues, and demonstrates controlling physical hardware like flashlights. Transform spare Android devices into AI agent nodes.
AI-Assisted OpenClaw Deployment (Let LLM Deploy For You)
A Markdown prompt designed for LLMs to read and help deploy your OpenClaw. Works great with Claude Code TUI for interactive setup. Skip reading docs step-by-step - let AI guide the deployment.
OpenClaw on Android: Turn Old Phone into AI Assistant
Complete tutorial for running OpenClaw on an old Android phone. Transform spare hardware into a dedicated AI assistant device with full local access.
OpenClaw Kimi Model Integration - Setup Walkthrough
Thread covering the smooth Kimi model integration with OpenClaw. Demonstrates the new reality: no adapters needed, no hacks required - just install, pick model, paste key, and start building. Makes the point that agent config is no longer the bottleneck - ideas are. Full walkthrough with practical setup steps in thread replies.
NotebookLM + OpenClaw Integration Tutorial
Video tutorial showing how to integrate Google NotebookLM with OpenClaw for enhanced research and content workflows. Covers MCP server route and Chrome extension methods.
Private AI Search with SearXNG + OpenClaw
Self-hosted metasearch integration for private AI search. Every search your AI agent makes is normally logged and profiled - this fixes that. Zero tracking, aggregates 70+ search engines.
Nosana GPU Cloud Deployment Tutorial
VIDEO tutorial for cloud GPU deployment on Nosana. Telegram bot setup, model switching for AI workloads.
NotebookLM + OpenClaw Integration Tutorial
Video tutorial showing how to stack NotebookLM with OpenClaw MCP server for automation. Includes setup flow, authentication, troubleshooting tips.
Mac Mini M4 Setup + Security Guide
Mac Mini M4 setup tutorial with security tips for OpenClaw deployment
Mac Mini M4 Setup + Security Hardening
Mac Mini M4 setup tutorial with security tips for OpenClaw.
OpenClaw iPhone Node Connection Tutorial
Japanese video tutorial demonstrating iPhone integration as an OpenClaw node via Tailscale. Once connected, your AI agent gains remote access to iPhone camera (front/back), GPS location, and screen recording—all controllable through natural commands like 'take a front camera photo' from Discord. Includes source code for self-building while the official iOS app is in preview.
6 AI Agents Company Tutorial
5,700-word comprehensive guide to multi-agent orchestration. VPS + Supabase setup. Highly praised as one of the best multi-agent tutorials available.
Making OpenClaw Proactive - Heartbeats, Crons & Workspace Files
Guide on transforming passive agents into proactive ones using heartbeats, cron jobs, and workspace files.
Making OpenClaw Proactive
Guide on transforming passive agents into proactive ones using heartbeats, cron jobs, and workspace files
Notion Integration Debugging: gpt-4o-mini Limitations
Detailed debugging thread by @gregmwashington on getting OpenClaw Notion integration working. Key insight: gpt-4o-mini was too weak to follow skill instructions reliably, generating bad shell syntax. Solution: switch to gpt-4.1-mini. Valuable lesson that "a skill is just a markdown file that teaches the LLM how to use an API — whether it follows instructions depends on the model." $500 Mac mini setup now successfully bridges Telegram → OpenClaw → Notion.
SNS Automation Lessons: Account Suspension Cautionary Tale
Japanese developer @tooiea2 shares a cautionary tale about using OpenClaw with the Moltbook skill for SNS automation — their account was immediately suspended. A valuable lesson about platform ToS and the risks of AI-driven social media automation. Qiita article provides details on what went wrong.
OpenClaw Technical Testing & Security Insights
A hands-on technical exploration of OpenClaw by @srikanthbellary. Documents what the author learned testing the agentic framework, including security considerations and setup insights. Linked Medium article provides practical guidance for developers evaluating OpenClaw for production use.
OpenClaw Set Up for Under $20/Month on AWS EC2
Video tutorial walking through setting up OpenClaw on a budget. Covers the step-by-step process for getting a working deployment for around $20.
Persistent Memory Guide
Comprehensive guide to three-layer AI agent memory: markdown + ChromaDB vector search + NetworkX knowledge graph. Key insight: memory must be auto-retrieved infrastructure.
OpenClaw Chinese Ecosystem Resources
Comprehensive link compilation: official docs, Chinese docs, deployment guides for AWS/Aliyun/Tencent/Baidu/Volcano Cloud, Docker image for Chinese IMs
Sonnet 4.6 Cost Optimization Guide
12-minute video about Claude Sonnet 4.6 cost optimization strategies
AGENTS.md Practical Tips
4 actionable tips: fix errors immediately, spawn subagents for execution, never force push/delete git history, read docs before config changes
Master OpenClaw in 30 Minutes
Comprehensive 30-minute video tutorial covering 5 real use cases, setup guide, and memory system for OpenClaw.