Documentation
OpenClaw Documentation
Everything you need to know about OpenClaw — from installation and configuration to skills, MCP servers, and troubleshooting. Find the right guide for your question below.
Getting Started
New to OpenClaw? Start here to understand what OpenClaw is and how to get your first AI agent running.
- What is OpenClaw? — Complete overview of the OpenClaw framework and what it can do
- How to Install OpenClaw — Step-by-step installation guide for all platforms
- OpenClaw AI Agent Guide — What your AI agent can do once it's running
- OpenClaw Manual — Chat commands and daily usage reference
Platform Guides
Installation and setup guides for specific operating systems and platforms.
- OpenClaw on Mac — macOS installation and configuration
- OpenClaw on Windows — Windows setup with WSL2
- OpenClaw on Android — Running OpenClaw on Android devices
- OpenClaw with Docker — Docker container deployment
- OpenClaw on a VPS — Deploy on DigitalOcean, Hetzner, AWS, etc.
Chat Platform Integration
Connect your OpenClaw AI agent to messaging platforms.
- OpenClaw on Telegram — Deploy a Telegram AI chatbot
- OpenClaw on Discord — Set up a Discord AI bot
- OpenClaw on WhatsApp — WhatsApp integration guide
AI Models
Guides for configuring specific AI models with OpenClaw.
- OpenClaw + Ollama — Run local AI models with Ollama
- OpenClaw + DeepSeek — DeepSeek V3/R1 configuration
- OpenClaw + Gemini — Google Gemini integration
- OpenClaw + OpenAI — GPT-4o and OpenAI models
- OpenClaw + Qwen — Alibaba Qwen model setup
- OpenClaw + Kimi — Moonshot Kimi integration
Skills & MCP
Extend your agent's capabilities with skills and MCP servers.
- Best OpenClaw Skills in 2026 — Curated list of top ClawHub skills
- OpenClaw ClawHub Guide — Browse, install, and manage skills from the marketplace
- OpenClaw + MCP Guide — How Model Context Protocol works with OpenClaw
- Best MCP Servers — Top MCP servers for AI agents
- McPorter for OpenClaw — MCP server manager and discovery tool
- Tavily Search Setup — AI-optimized web search skill
Browser & Automation
Web browsing, browser automation, and Chrome extension guides.
- Browser Relay & Chrome Extension — Set up the Chrome extension for browser relay
- Browser Automation Guide — All browser automation methods compared
Agent Features
Deep dives into specific OpenClaw agent features.
- Memory Guide — How agent memory and context persistence works
Troubleshooting
Fix common errors and issues with your OpenClaw setup.
- Fix “Pairing Required” Error — Resolve the gateway pairing authentication error
- Fix “Relay Not Reachable” Error — Troubleshoot browser relay connection failures
- Gateway Token Setup — Configure and troubleshoot the gateway authentication token
Hosting & Deployment
Options for hosting and deploying your OpenClaw instance.
- OpenClaw Hosting Options — Compare self-hosted vs. managed hosting
- OpenClaw Launch — Managed hosting platform — deploy in 30 seconds
Looking for Something Specific?
If you cannot find what you are looking for in the guides above, try these resources:
- OpenClaw GitHub — Source code, issues, and community discussions
- OpenClaw Discord — Community chat for real-time help
- Contact Support — Email us for OpenClaw Launch help
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the OpenClaw documentation?
You are on it. This page is the OpenClaw documentation hub, with links to all available guides covering installation, configuration, skills, MCP, troubleshooting, and more. Each guide covers a specific topic in detail.
Is there official OpenClaw documentation?
OpenClaw is an open-source project with documentation spread across GitHub, community wikis, and guides like these. OpenClaw Launch maintains this comprehensive documentation hub with up-to-date guides tested against the latest OpenClaw versions.
Where can I find OpenClaw tutorials?
Start with the What is OpenClaw? overview, then follow the installation guide for a step-by-step tutorial. For specific topics like Telegram setup, Docker deployment, or skill installation, use the categorized guide links above.
How do I update OpenClaw?
For Docker-based installations, pull the latest image: docker pull ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw:latest and restart the container. On OpenClaw Launch, updates are applied automatically — no action needed.