OpenClaw Resources
A curated collection of tutorials, guides, videos, and community content to help you master OpenClaw.
Official Resources
Core documentation and official channels from the OpenClaw project.
GitHub Repository
Source code, issues, discussions, and release notes. The single source of truth for OpenClaw.
Official Documentation
Comprehensive docs covering installation, configuration, APIs, skills development, and troubleshooting.
Discord Community
Real-time support, workflow sharing, and community discussions with 12,000+ members.
Release Changelog
Detailed release notes for every version, including breaking changes and migration guides.
Deployment & Infrastructure
Guides for deploying OpenClaw on various cloud platforms and self-hosted environments.
Deploy OpenClaw on DigitalOcean
Step-by-step guide to running OpenClaw on a DigitalOcean Droplet with Docker, including SSL setup and automated backups.
Running OpenClaw on AWS EC2
Deploy OpenClaw on Amazon EC2 with proper IAM roles, security groups, and CloudWatch monitoring.
One-Click Deploy on Railway
Deploy OpenClaw with a single click using Railway's container platform. Includes environment variable configuration.
Docker Compose Setup Guide
Production-ready Docker Compose configuration with persistent volumes, health checks, and log rotation.
Getting Started Tutorials
Written guides and walkthroughs to help you go from zero to productive with OpenClaw.
The Complete Beginner's Guide to OpenClaw
Everything you need to know as a first-time user. Covers installation, first configuration, connecting Telegram, and running your first automation.
Messaging Platform Setup: Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord & Slack
Detailed setup instructions for the four most popular messaging platforms, including bot creation and pairing.
Self-Hosting OpenClaw: A Complete Walkthrough
Guide covering hardware requirements, OS setup, Node.js installation, Gateway configuration, and daemon management for dedicated servers.
10 Automation Recipes to Try on Day One
Quick-start automation ideas including email triage, weather briefings, file backups, RSS digests, and meeting reminders.
Video Tutorials
Visual walkthroughs and live demonstrations of OpenClaw in action.
OpenClaw in 10 Minutes: Full Setup Walkthrough
A concise video guide covering installation, Telegram setup, and your first three automations in under 10 minutes.
AI Trading with OpenClaw + Hyperliquid
Live demonstration of configuring the trading module, connecting to Hyperliquid, setting risk limits, and monitoring positions.
Building Your First ClawHub Skill
Step-by-step video tutorial on creating a custom Skill, testing it locally, and publishing to ClawHub.
Hardening OpenClaw: Security Best Practices in Practice
Screencast walkthrough of firewall setup, Docker isolation, vault configuration, and audit log monitoring.
Community Articles & Analysis
In-depth articles, analysis pieces, and experience reports from the OpenClaw community.
The AI Agent Landscape: Where OpenClaw Fits
A comprehensive comparison of AI agent frameworks—OpenClaw, AutoGPT, CrewAI, LangChain Agents—analyzing architecture, capabilities, and trade-offs.
Why Self-Hosted AI Matters: A Privacy Analysis
Examining the data sovereignty implications of cloud-hosted vs self-hosted AI assistants, with OpenClaw as a case study.
Hacker News Discussion Thread
The original Show HN post that launched OpenClaw to #1 with 1,200+ points and 400+ comments discussing architecture decisions.
Creator AMA: Peter Steinberger on Building OpenClaw
The project creator answers community questions about design philosophy, the Heartbeat Engine, future roadmap, and the "Lobster Way".
Advanced Topics
Deep dives into OpenClaw's architecture, APIs, and advanced features for power users and developers.
Heartbeat Engine Deep Dive: Architecture & Configuration
Technical exploration of the Heartbeat Engine's event loop, condition checking, batching strategy, and how to write complex monitoring rules.
Subagent Orchestration Patterns
Advanced patterns for spawning and coordinating specialized subagents—parallel execution, pipelines, fan-out/fan-in, and error recovery.
OpenClaw RPC API Reference
Complete reference for the OpenClaw Gateway RPC API. Build custom integrations, dashboards, and monitoring tools.
Contributing to OpenClaw: Developer Guide
How to set up the development environment, run tests, submit PRs, and follow the project's code style and contribution guidelines.
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