Clawd → Moltbot → OpenClaw. A weekend build that became an open agent platform with global community momentum.
100k stars and 2M visitors in the first wave of adoption.
Run agents locally with clear permissions and auditable automation.
WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, and Slack integrations ship out of the box.
Shared governance, transparent development, and open security reviews.
Install OpenClaw in one step, then launch the onboarding wizard.
$ curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install | sh
$ openclaw onboardChoose curl, npm, or pnpm based on your environment.
$ curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install | sh
$ npm install -g openclaw
$ pnpm add -g openclawUse the guided flow to initialize your workspace and baseline policies.
$ openclaw onboardConfigure OAuth or API keys for secured operations and service access.
$ openclaw auth login
$ openclaw auth add --provider oauth
$ openclaw auth add --provider api-keyBring up the local gateway and verify your dashboard is reachable.
$ openclaw gateway up
$ openclaw dashboard openPair chat apps using QR or token-based flows with approval checkpoints.
Scan the QR code and approve device pairing.
$ openclaw channels add whatsappAuthorize with a bot token and apply scope rules.
$ openclaw channels add telegramConnect the OpenClaw bot to approved servers.
$ openclaw channels add discordUse app tokens for scoped, workspace-safe automation.
$ openclaw channels add slackEnforce safety modes and approvals before agents can respond in DMs.
$ openclaw pair
$ openclaw safety enable --mode strictVerify channel health, permissions, and policy compliance.
$ openclaw verifyDeploy apps, enable remote access, and extend capabilities with modules.
Install approved agent apps and automation packs.
Securely enable remote control and monitored operations.
Use dashboards and audit logs to keep deployments compliant.
Official OpenClaw resources and community hubs.