📖 All Guides

Install OpenClaw on macOS — Homebrew, Node.js, onboarding wizard, LaunchAgent daemon, Apple Silicon & Intel.

Install on Ubuntu, Debian, or Fedora — Node.js 22+, npm install, systemd daemon, permissions.

Run in Docker containers — docker-compose, persistent volumes, environment variables, tool sandboxing.

Install on Windows 10/11 via WSL2 — Ubuntu setup, systemd, Node.js, gateway daemon, browser access.

Deploy to Hostinger, Hetzner, or DigitalOcean — always-on 24/7 with Docker, SSH tunnels, and Tailscale.

Hour-by-hour: write SOUL.md, fill USER.md, connect a channel, set up cron, configure security & failover.

DM policies, pairing, allowlists, sandboxing, exec controls, credential hygiene, network hardening, 20-point checklist.

Pairing, allowlists, open mode risks, per-channel overrides, group policies, requireMention, and openclaw doctor audit.

Docker sandbox modes, network isolation, bind mounts, browser sandboxing, setupCommand, and per-agent overrides.

Compare & connect all channels: Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage, Slack, Signal, WebChat, Teams & more.

BotFather token, config, pairing, groups, voice notes, forum topics, stickers & troubleshooting.

QR code pairing, selfChat mode, phone allowlists, groups, Baileys protocol & troubleshooting.

Bot token, intents, thread sessions, focus/unfocus, slash commands & multi-server routing.

Native macOS channel, BlueBubbles for remote access, Apple Notes/Reminders integration.

Slack app creation, Socket Mode, bot scopes, threads, channel routing & enterprise teams.

All workspace files: SOUL.md, IDENTITY.md, USER.md, AGENTS.md. Three templates, common mistakes, iteration workflow.

MEMORY.md, daily logs, semantic search, auto-compaction, FSRS-6 decay, and how to curate long-term memory.

Heartbeat vs cron, scheduling patterns (at/every/cron), delivery modes, webhooks, HEARTBEAT.md, cost tips.

Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, Ollama, OpenRouter — pricing, fallback chains, multi-model routing, cost optimization.

Define agents, route with bindings, spawn sub-agents, orchestrator patterns, thread-bound sessions.

ElevenLabs TTS, Whisper STT, wake word, Talk Mode on macOS/iOS/Android, voice notes.

Model tiering, cheap heartbeat, cron optimization, local Ollama fallback, budget profiles.

signal-cli installation, device linking, UUID allowlists, maximum privacy AI assistant.

Browser-based chat at localhost:18789, remote access via Tailscale, dashboard features.

Install WSL2, Node.js 22, systemd auto-start, port forwarding, and Windows-specific troubleshooting.

Pairing flow, allowlist config, group policies, per-channel overrides, session isolation.

Docker sandbox modes, tool allow/deny lists, exec approvals, network isolation, hardened deployment.

Swiss Army knife vs surgical scalpel. Capabilities, security, pricing, and when to use each (or both).

Assistant-first vs workflow-first automation. When to use each, how they complement, and cost comparison.

Personal assistant vs SaaS automation. Privacy, control, customization depth, and cost models.

Action vs advice. Self-hosted assistant vs polished conversational AI. Persistence, privacy, when to use both.

Self-hosted 24/7 assistant vs cloud multi-agent orchestrator. Pricing, privacy, channels, and when to use each.

General-purpose assistant vs agent-native software development. When to use each and how they complement.

Calendar optimization vs full assistant. Scheduling tools vs conversational automation. Use together.

Built-in memory vs dedicated memory layers. Mem0 plugin, Letta, and when to upgrade.

Product vs framework. Ready-to-use agent vs multi-agent building blocks. When to build vs deploy.

Complete, copy-paste workflows for specific use cases — developer workflow, personal assistant, and more. Each includes SOUL.md templates, cron jobs, skill recommendations, and config snippets.