OpenClaw

Open-source assistant that gets real work done

OpenClaw is a local-first, open-source personal AI assistant: channel ingress + tool execution + automation, with a clear Gateway security boundary.

Start with the Wizard and complete a minimal, verifiable flow:

Auth → Gateway → channels

Common entry points:

Getting started
Channels
Tools (focus: Exec / Browser / Web)
Automation (focus: Webhooks / Cron jobs)
Gateway (focus: Configuration / Security / Troubleshooting)

Good for: unifying multiple chat entry points into one controlled execution plane; alerting/reporting via webhooks/cron; automating repeatable tasks with Browser/Exec.

Install

Pick your OS and package manager.

terminal

Requires Node.js (recommended: Node ≥ 22).

What it does

Short, practical building blocks.

Local-first, cross-platform

Runs on macOS / Windows / Linux. Workspace and configuration live on your own machines; connect Providers and external services only when you choose.

Messaging channels as entrypoints

Chat via WhatsApp / Telegram / Discord, with a unified message handling flow.

Tool-driven, verifiable execution

Browser / Exec / Web tools turn chat into actions, with approval and isolation options to manage risk.

Gateway security boundary

Keep agents running on your LAN/local machine; expose HTTP triggers via Webhooks with scoped auth and permissions (see Gateway / Security).

Automation and triggers

Compose Cron jobs, Hooks, Webhooks, and Gmail Pub/Sub for alerts, reporting, and daily routines.

Workspace, skills, and memory

Turn repeatable workflows into reusable Skills, scripts, and configuration—organized per project (see Agent workspace), with memory used within controlled boundaries.

Works with

Channels and integrations.

WhatsApp Telegram Discord Gmail Webhooks

Start here

Docs entry points for common tasks.

Getting started

Minimal, verifiable path: install → wizard → Control UI.

Wizard

Finish auth, Gateway, and channels end-to-end.

Gateway configuration

Core config keys + examples (remote + security baseline).

Tools and approvals

Turn “say” into “do” with Exec/Browser/Web and approvals.

Channels

Pick a channel → connect → troubleshoot.

Automation

Cron / Hooks / Webhooks / Gmail Pub/Sub for workflows.