How do I install OpenClaw on Linux?

Use the fast path command: npm install -g openclaw@latest && openclaw onboard

What should I do if startup is blocked by gateway mode?

Follow the gateway mode troubleshooting page and validate with openclaw doctor plus logs --follow.

Run doctor checks, inspect startup logs, and execute one end-to-end test command.

Linux Install Guide

Best for VPS and always-on deployments with predictable operations and monitoring.

Fast path (most users)

Quickest CLI install and onboarding path.

npm install -g openclaw@latest && openclaw onboard

Docker path

Container-first setup for stable environment parity.

docker compose up -d

VPS hardening path

Validate health before exposing automation endpoints.

openclaw doctor && openclaw logs --follow

Linux platform guide

Linux setup and runtime patterns.

VPS deployment guide

Always-on production deployment path.

Gateway health checks

Operational checks for resilient service.

Fix gateway.mode=local startup block

Dedicated troubleshooting page with root-cause checks and command order.

Understand openclaw logs --follow output

Command semantics, examples, and what to do when logs look abnormal.

Install Troubleshooting Agent

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