Dive deeper into each section to give you a comprehensive understanding of installing and setting…

Here’s a detailed breakdown of installing and setting up OpenClaw on a Linux system:

System Prerequisites

1. Memory:
2. Minimum: 2 GB of RAM

3. Recommended: 4 GB of RAM for better performance.

4. Disk Space:

5. Ensure at least 20 GB of free disk space.

6. Node.js:

7. Required version: 22 or higher.
8. Install Node.js using NodeSource:

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash -
   sudo apt-get install -y nodejs



Step 1: Install Dependencies
Install essential development tools and utilities:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y curl git build-essential




curl: Used for downloading scripts.
git: For cloning repositories.
build-essential: Provides tools like gcc, g++, and make.

Step 2: Run the Official Installer
Execute the installation script:
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash



During the installation:

– Environment Check: The script checks for Node.js version and installs it if necessary.

– Security Prompt: Navigate using arrow keys and select “Yes” to proceed.

– Onboarding Mode: Choose “QuickStart” for default settings.
Step 3: Initial Configuration (TUI)
After the script finishes, a Terminal User Interface (TUI) guides you through final configuration:

Model Provider:
Choose a cloud provider like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini.

Alternatively, skip if using a local model.


Channel Setup:

Connect OpenClaw to platforms like Telegram or Discord.

This can be set up later via the web dashboard.


Hatching:

Initializes the workspace.
Select “Hatch” in TUI to complete the setup.

Step 4: Accessing the Web Dashboard
Once installed, OpenClaw runs as a background service. Access the web-based GUI:

Visit: http://localhost:18789

Security Note: Do not expose port 18789 to the public internet. Use secure access methods like SSH tunneling or VPNs (e.g., Tailscale) for remote access.
Useful Commands

Check Health:

Diagnose issues with:

 
openclaw doctor






View Logs:


Monitor real-time logs:

 
openclaw logs --follow






Restart Service:

Restart the service if needed:

 

openclaw gateway restart





By following these steps, you should have OpenClaw installed and running smoothly on your Linux system.

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