| name | openclaw |
| description | Comprehensive skill for installing, configuring, and managing the OpenClaw ecosystem (Gateway, Channels, Models, Automation, Nodes, and Deployment). |
OpenClaw Skill
This is the ultimate command center for OpenClaw. It provides instructions and scripts to manage every aspect of the platform, from first installation to advanced multi-agent orchestration.
🌟 Core Capabilities
- Infrastructure: Native services, Docker Compose, Nix flakes, and rollback management.
- Connectivity: Global channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Bot APIs).
- Intelligence: OAuth auth for major LLMs, model aliases, and local model scanning.
- Surface & Hardware: Mobile Nodes (Camera, Audio, GPS), macOS companion, and Canvas.
- Advanced Logic: OpenProse (parallel agents), Sub-agents, and Managed Browser control.
🛠️ Unified Command Utility
All operations are handled via the unified script:
bash scripts/openclaw.sh [command] [args]
1. Setup & Maintenance
install: Install or update the CLI.setup: Run the onboarding wizard and install the service.doctor: Comprehensive health and config check.status: High-level overview of connections and agents.reset: Full system reset.
2. Services & Deployment
service {start|stop|restart|logs}: Manage the background daemon.docker {setup|up|down|logs}: Manage containerized environments.
3. Channels & Authentication
channel login [whatsapp|telegram|discord]: Connect a messaging account.channel list: View active channel connections.auth {anthropic|openai}: Manage OAuth provider tokens.pairing: Manage device authorization for mobile nodes.
4. Advanced Interaction
browser {start|open|screenshot}: Playwright-powered browser control.cron {list|add|remove}: Schedule periodic tasks.plugin {install|enable}: Manager Gateway extensions.msg [target] [message]: Send a message from the terminal.
📂 Documentation & References
Use these local guides for detailed technical specifics:
references/cli-full.md: Complete list of all CLI commands and sub-commands.references/config-schema.md: openclaw.json structure and environment variables.references/nodes-platforms.md: Guide for Windows (WSL2), macOS, and Mobile Nodes.references/deployment.md: Docker, Nix, Hetzner, and Update/Rollback procedures.references/advanced-tools.md: OpenProse, Browsers, Plugins, and Sub-agents.references/hubs.md: Centralized list of online documentation links.
💡 Troubleshooting
- Permission Errors: Use
sudo for global installs or check ~/.openclaw recursive permissions.
- Connection Lost: Ensure Node.js >= 22. Use
openclaw.sh service restart to refresh the gateway.
- Can't scan QR: Ensure the gateway port (18789) is accessible via loopback or tunnel.
