| name | openclaw-direct |
| description | One-click OpenClaw installer with security hardening. No Docker required - runs directly on Windows, macOS, and Linux. |
| metadata | {"user-invocable":true} |
OpenClaw Direct Setup
Double-click to install! No Docker required.
Quick Start
Windows: Double-click setup.bat or setup.ps1
Linux/Mac: Run bash setup.sh
The script will:
- Check if Node.js is installed
- Install OpenClaw globally
- Install ClawHub CLI and skills (pc-assistant, event-monitor)
- Create config with your LLM settings
- Start Ollama (if not running)
- Start the OpenClaw gateway
That's it!
Requirements
What Gets Installed
| Component | Details |
|---|
| OpenClaw | npm install -g openclaw |
| ClawHub | npm install -g clawhub |
| Skills | pc-assistant, event-monitor |
| Config | ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json |
| Workspace | ~/.openclaw/workspace |
Security Features
- Localhost-only binding (127.0.0.1) - No external network access
- Admin/root detection - Blocks if running with elevated privileges
- Optional firewall rules - Blocks external access to gateway port
- Tailscale disabled by default - No account required
Configuration Options
This is a true one-click installer. It will automatically:
- Install Node.js (via NVM or Winget) if missing
- Install Ollama if missing
- Pull the
qwen3.5:9b model
- Install OpenClaw, pc-assistant, and event-monitor skills
- Enforce localhost-only security and disable tailscale
- Start the gateway and open your browser
No prompts, interactivity, or user intervention required!
After installation, edit ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json to add your API key.
After Installation
Commands
openclaw gateway
openclaw gateway stop
openclaw status
Uninstall
npm uninstall -g openclaw
rm -rf ~/.openclaw
Scripts
| File | Platform | Usage |
|---|
setup.bat | Windows | Double-click or run in CMD |
setup.ps1 | Windows | Right-click → Run with PowerShell |
setup.sh | Linux/Mac | bash setup.sh |
Problems?
- Node.js not found - Restart after installing Node.js
- Port in use - Choose a different port during setup
- LLM not connecting - Check your LLM is running and the URL is correct
- Ollama port conflict - Script detects if port 11434 is already in use
Version History
1.0.1
- Complete rework to one-click unattended installer
- Auto-installs Node.js (NVM/Winget) and Ollama if missing
- Auto-pulls qwen3.5:9b model
- Enforces strict zero-interaction setup for maximum convenience
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Security hardening (localhost binding, admin detection)
- Auto-install pc-assistant and event-monitor skills
- Ollama port conflict detection
- Optional firewall rules
