Make OpenClaw Accessible to Everyone
Install, connect models, integrate chat tools, enable web search, and add skills — all in one guided path.
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Why OpenClaw
All-platform access, extensible skills, and ownership of your data.
All-platform access
Connect to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Feishu, DingTalk, Teams, and more.
Skill expansion
Official and community skills with one-click install.
Data ownership
Self-hosted, permissioned, and secure by design.
Build in 5 steps
Follow the path and dive into details whenever you need.
Install
Windows, MacOS, Linux, Official, Alibaba Cloud, and Tencent Cloud install guides.
OpenClaw Windows Install Guide
Step-by-Step Windows Deployment and Setup.
OpenClaw MacOS Install Guide
Local Setup Guidance for MacOS Environments.
OpenClaw Linux Install Guide
Deployment Steps for Linux Servers.
Official Install Guide
OpenClaw Official Documentation and Setup Steps.
Alibaba Cloud Install Guide
Lightweight Server Deployment on Alibaba Cloud.
Tencent Cloud Install Guide
Lightweight Server Deployment on Tencent Cloud.
Configure models
Claude, Codex, Alibaba Cloud, and proxy APIs.
Claude
Set API keys and select the Claude model preset.
Codex
Connect Codex for coding workflows and agents.
Alibaba & Proxy
Configure Alibaba Cloud or proxy APIs for routing.
Connect chat tools
Integrate Feishu, DingTalk, and enterprise chat tools.
Feishu
Create a bot, configure callbacks, and test events.
DingTalk
Set permissions and verify signature handling.
Other tools
Prepare Slack/Telegram/Discord integrations.
Enable web search
Web Search Browser with safe proxy and caching.
Built-in
Enable Web Search Browser and test a query.
Custom search
Connect your own search endpoint or engine.
Safe proxy
Add rate limits, caching, and safe proxy rules.
Add skills
Access skill marketplace and private skills.
Official
Install curated skills with trusted defaults.
Community
Browse community skills and check permissions.
Private
Ship internal skills with scoped access.
What OpenClaw Is and Why It Matters Now
If you are looking for a self-hosted, extensible, and maintainable AI platform, OpenClaw offers a clearer path and a safer choice.
Origin and goal
OpenClaw started as a weekend project, but the goal was always clear: make a self-hosted AI assistant available to everyone. OpenClaw chooses the open path because tools should be inspectable, replaceable, and portable.
OpenClaw does not lock your data into a black box. You can run OpenClaw on your own laptop, home server, or cloud, and reach your team through the chat apps you already use.
Installation philosophy
OpenClaw is not tied to a single install path: quick local trials, cloud server deployment, Docker containers, and K8s clusters are all supported. OpenClaw turns complexity into readable guides so you can choose what fits.
If you just want to validate value in 10 minutes, OpenClaw provides the shortest path. If you need production-grade stability, OpenClaw also offers a more complete deployment plan.
How OpenClaw works
OpenClaw runs on infrastructure you choose, yet works through WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more. OpenClaw keeps model capability close to the business context.
OpenClaw is not a single tool, but a composable capability set: model routing, knowledge integration, permission control, and tool execution. OpenClaw makes automation traceable and reversible.
Security and data ownership
OpenClaw defaults to least privilege and auditability. OpenClaw lets you keep keys on your own infrastructure to avoid exposing sensitive data to third parties.
Prompt injection remains an industry-wide problem, so OpenClaw bakes security reminders into the workflow to help you build safer configurations. OpenClaw continues to strengthen its security baseline.
Key OpenClaw benefits
- Supports multiple installation paths with clear migration routes.
- Runs on your own machines and networks; data stays inside.
- Built for team collaboration and permission control.
- Skills are extensible, auditable, and easy to customize.
- Emphasizes observability and reliability.
- Designed for long-term maintenance.
Common questions about OpenClaw
Is OpenClaw for individuals or teams?
OpenClaw fits both solo developers and teams. You can start locally and scale as needed.
How is OpenClaw different from SaaS assistants?
OpenClaw runs on infrastructure you choose. You keep your data and keys, with more flexible deployment options.
Is OpenClaw hard to deploy?
We provide tiered guides from local to cloud, so beginners can finish quickly.
Does OpenClaw support custom models?
OpenClaw supports multi-model access and routing, and can be extended to fit your needs.
Skill scenarios
Pick a category and launch quickly.
Productivity
- Gmail automation
- Calendar reminders
- TODO tracking
- File organization
Marketing
- SEO analysis
- Keyword research
- Competitor monitoring
- Report generation
Development
- GitHub integration
- Code review
- CI/CD monitoring
- Log alerts
Content
- Content planning
- Multi-channel publishing
- Video scripting
- SEO writing
Life
- Habit tracking
- Fitness logs
- Travel planning
- Expense reminders
Wellness
- Mood tracking
- Meditation guide
- Sleep routines
- Stress management
Ecosystem & integrations
Works with popular models and collaboration platforms.