Install OpenClaw
Get your personal AI assistant up and running in minutes.
Quick Install
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bashWorks on macOS and Linux. For Windows: iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex
Or install via npm: npm install -g openclaw@latest
After installation, run: openclaw onboard --install-daemon
Choose Your Platform
Mac / Mac Mini
RecommendedPerfect AI home server. Native performance with Ollama support for free local AI.
VPS (Cloud)
Run 24/7 on Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean, or AWS. From $4/month.
Docker
One command deployment. Works on any system with Docker.
Linux
Native installation on Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and more.
Windows
Run via WSL2 or Docker Desktop on Windows 10/11.
System Requirements
RAM
2GB+ (4GB recommended)
Storage
10GB+ free space
Node.js
v22 or higher
Network
Stable internet connection
Gateway Port
18789
Config Path
~/.openclaw/openclaw.json
You'll Also Need
AI Provider (Choose One)
- • Anthropic API key (Claude)
- • OpenAI API key (GPT-4)
- • Google AI key (Gemini)
- • Ollama (Free, local)
Messaging App (Optional)
- • WhatsApp account
- • Telegram bot token
- • Discord bot token
- • Slack workspace access
Can also use web interface only.
Need Help?
Check our troubleshooting guide or join the community for support.