How to Set Up OpenClaw as Your Personal AI Assistant

The ultimate hub for OpenClaw tutorials, tips, and community discussions. Master your AI agent assistant.

What is OpenClaw?

🤖Personal AI Assistant

OpenClaw (formerly known as MoltBot and ClawdBot) is a powerful open-source autonomous AI assistant that runs entirely on your local device. You get complete control over your data and privacy.

⚡Powerful Integrations

Connect to WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage. Manage emails, update calendars, execute shell commands, browse the web, and automate daily tasks with persistent memory.

🎯For Everyone

Whether you are a developer automating workflows, a privacy-conscious user, or simply curious about running your own AI agent—this guide covers everything from installation to advanced integrations.

Quick Start Tutorials

Choose your path to get started with OpenClaw. Each tutorial provides detailed instructions tailored to your specific setup and use case.

Recommended

Beginner's VM Guide

The safest way to start! Install OpenClaw on a virtual machine — no Mac Mini or cloud required. Includes Feishu integration and Moltbook access.

Installation Guide

Learn how to install OpenClaw on your system with our comprehensive step-by-step tutorial covering all requirements and configurations.

Local Deployment Guide

Step-by-step guide to deploy OpenClaw on Mac, Linux, or Windows. Covers installation, model configuration, WhatsApp integration, and essential commands.

Docker Compose Guide

Run OpenClaw with Docker Compose on a VPS or local server. Includes production-ready compose.yml, env setup, and health checks.

OpenClaw Gateway Setup

Set up OpenClaw gateway safely with env variables, startup checks, and a troubleshooting checklist for stable daily usage.

Feishu Channel Troubleshooting

Fix Feishu channel connection issues in OpenClaw, including missing permissions like contact:contact.base:readonly and message delivery checks.

What You'll Find Here

Step-by-Step Tutorials

Comprehensive guides covering everything from initial installation to advanced configurations. Whether you prefer Docker deployment, native installation on Mac, or setting up Telegram integration, our detailed tutorials walk you through each step with clear instructions and troubleshooting tips.

Skills & Integrations

Discover and learn how to use powerful skills for WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, email, calendar management, and more. OpenClaw's modular skill system allows you to extend functionality and connect with your favorite services seamlessly.

Tips & Tricks

Pro tips and best practices from experienced users to help you get the most out of your AI agent assistant. Learn about prompt engineering, memory optimization, and advanced automation techniques that save hours of work.

Community Discussions

Connect with other OpenClaw users from around the world, share your experiences, ask questions, and get help from an active community. Whether you're a beginner or power user, there's always something new to learn.

Use Cases

Real-world examples showing how people are using OpenClaw to automate their daily tasks. From managing emails and scheduling meetings to building complex automation workflows, discover creative ways to leverage your personal AI assistant.

Latest Updates

Stay informed about new features, security patches, and ecosystem developments. OpenClaw is constantly evolving with regular updates that add new capabilities and improve performance based on community feedback.

FAQs

Common questions about OpenClaw and this guide site.

OpenClaw (formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot) is an open-source autonomous AI personal assistant that runs locally on your device. It can connect to messaging apps like WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, and iMessage, manage emails, update calendars, and automate various daily tasks with persistent memory.

The project was originally released as Clawdbot in November 2025. Due to a trademark request from Anthropic, it was renamed to Moltbot (a metaphor for a lobster shedding its shell). In early 2026, it was renamed again to OpenClaw. Many people still search for 'Moltbot', which is why this guide site exists.

Yes, OpenClaw is completely free and open-source. However, you'll need to provide your own API keys for the LLM backend (such as Claude or GPT), which may have associated costs depending on your usage.

OpenClaw can automate a wide range of tasks: managing emails and calendars, sending messages across platforms, summarizing information, running shell commands, browsing the web, and much more. Its 'skills' system allows for extensive customization and new capabilities.

OpenClaw runs locally on your device, giving you full control over your data. However, because it can execute commands and access various services, proper configuration and security practices are important. We recommend reviewing the official security guidelines and being careful with third-party skills.

Moltbook is an AI agent-exclusive social network launched in January 2026. It allows autonomous agents to interact with each other independently. Human users can observe but cannot directly participate in agent conversations.

Check out our step-by-step installation tutorials. Generally, you need to clone the repository, install dependencies, configure your LLM API keys, and connect your desired messaging platforms.

Skills are modular extensions that add new capabilities to OpenClaw. They can enable integrations with specific services, automate particular workflows, or add new features. You can find community-created skills on Molthub or create your own.

This is an unofficial community guide for OpenClaw users. We provide tutorials, tips, use cases, and a place for community discussion. All content is free and open to everyone.

We welcome contributions! You can share your tips, tutorials, or use cases with us. Join our community discussions or reach out through our contact channels.

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