openclaw: command not found — How to Fix It
Fix 'openclaw: command not found' in bash, zsh, fish and PowerShell: find npm's global bin, add it to PATH on macOS, Linux, WSL or Windows, and verify.
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Operational guides
Explore in-depth architecture guides, security checklists, and operational best practices for deploying and managing OpenClaw AI agents.
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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.
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.
OpenClaw API Key Security: Leaks & Spending
Protect OpenClaw provider keys, distinguish budget alerts from enforced limits, review tool access, and rotate exposed credentials.
How Much Does OpenClaw Cost? 2026 Budget Guide
Budget OpenClaw hosting, model usage, tools, storage, and backups. Check current provider pricing and distinguish alerts from enforced limits.
Is OpenClaw Safe? Practical Security Checklist
Is OpenClaw safe? The real risks (exposed gateways, key leaks, prompt injection, unvetted skills) and a 10-point hardening checklist for your instance.
OpenClaw Not Working? 12 Fixes for Common Failures
OpenClaw not working? 12 fixes for the most common failures: gateway startup, channel pairing, API key errors, post-2.0 upgrade issues, and slow responses.
OpenClaw 2.0 Upgrade Guide: Backup, Migrate, Roll Back
Prepare an OpenClaw upgrade with a verified backup, check session migration and channels, and understand recovery options before changing your installation.
OpenClaw 2.0: What's New & Key Features
OpenClaw 2.0 (2026.8.1) is the project's biggest update: simpler onboarding, SQLite sessions, a rebuilt browser, shared cloud sessions, and a security overhaul.
Best OpenClaw Skills: Selection & Safety Guide
Choose OpenClaw skills by task fit, source quality, requested access, and update history. A practical ClawHub review checklist for operators.
How to Run OpenClaw Locally: Quickstart Guide
Run the OpenClaw Gateway on your computer, open the local dashboard, verify model access, and understand what stays local.
OpenClaw Install Errors & command not found
Fix 'openclaw: command not found', Gateway install blocked [unsafe-permissions], Node version, npm EACCES, port in use and 'requires working inference'.
OpenClaw Performance: Diagnose Slow Replies
Diagnose slow OpenClaw replies by separating Gateway health, model latency, tool time, context growth, and host resource pressure.
Best OpenClaw Hosting & VPS Providers: 2026 Buyer's Guide
Compare the best OpenClaw hosting and Linux VPS providers (Vultr, DigitalOcean, Hetzner, RunPod) by RAM sizing, Docker storage, SSH privacy, and total cost.
OpenClaw Configuration Guide: JSON5 & CLI
Find openclaw.json, understand agents.defaults and Gateway settings, and validate OpenClaw configuration changes using the official CLI.
OpenClaw vs CrewAI: Which Fits Your Task?
Compare OpenClaw's self-hosted assistant and Gateway with CrewAI's Python workflow framework. Choose by task, configuration, and operational needs.