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What Is OpenClaw? The Personal AI Agent Runtime (2026)
OpenClaw is a free, open-source AI assistant that runs on your own machine and answers in WhatsApp, Telegram, and Discord. How it works and what it costs.
Independent OpenClaw guides
Run OpenClaw with confidence.
Practical help to install your assistant, keep it secure, and solve the problems that come after setup.
A community wiki for people running their own OpenClaw assistant.
About this independent resource →What are you working on?
Find the next step for your setup.
Install & deploy
From your first local setup to an always-on Docker or VPS deployment.
Deployment guide →Secure your setup
Protect API keys, manage tool permissions, and isolate agent access.
Security guide →The essentials
A useful reference from first install to everyday operation.
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How to Install OpenClaw on Mac, Linux & Windows
Install OpenClaw with the official installer, complete onboarding, start the Gateway service, and check your first assistant reply.
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OpenClaw Configuration Guide: JSON5 & CLI
Find openclaw.json, understand agents.defaults and Gateway settings, and validate OpenClaw configuration changes using the official CLI.
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OpenClaw CLI Guide: Setup, Config & Diagnostics
Use the OpenClaw CLI to onboard, manage the Gateway, inspect JSON5 config, check health, and troubleshoot a personal assistant.
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OpenClaw Docker Installation: Compose Setup
Install the OpenClaw Gateway with official Docker Compose scripts and images, then check persistent state, private access, and container health.
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Best VPS for OpenClaw: Hosting Selection Guide
Compare OpenClaw VPS and managed hosting choices using storage, private access, runtime support, backups, and total cost instead of unverified benchmarks.
More from the wiki
Deployment notes, integrations, and operational guides.
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How to Sandbox OpenClaw: Docker Isolation Guide (2026)
Configure OpenClaw tool sandboxing with the supported schema, understand session scope, and inspect effective mounts, network access, and policy.
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OpenClaw Team Sessions: Access & Sharing
Set up authenticated OpenClaw team access, distinguish read-only Session Share from cloud execution, and review the Gateway trust boundary.
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How to Set Up OpenClaw on Telegram (2026 Step-by-Step)
Connect OpenClaw to Telegram in 15 minutes: create the bot, add the token safely, approve device pairing, and lock it down so only you can talk to your agent.
Need the source of truth?
Use the official documentation for current commands, supported versions, and release details.