Getting Started with OpenClaw

I have spent too many hours fighting with complex installation processes just to see if a tool actually works. It is frustrating when you want to test a new project but get stuck in a maze of configuration files and dependency errors before you even reach the first “Hello World.” I prefer tools that stay out of the way so I can start building immediately.

What You’ll Need

To get started, you only need two things:

• A terminal to run the installation.
• Access to the OpenClaw documentation links.

Quick Start

You can reach your first chat in about five minutes. I recommend following the direct path to get the software running on your machine.

1. Install OpenClaw: Follow the instructions in the Getting Started guide to set up the software.
2. Run your first chat: Once the installation is finished, you can start your first chat session in minutes.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during the setup or need to change specific settings:

• Refer to the Onboarding Wizard for the full CLI wizard reference.
• Review the advanced options provided in the wizard to fix configuration errors.

If you have specific questions about your environment, use the AI Setup Assistant.

What’s Next

• Getting Started
• Onboarding Wizard