openclaw-setup

name	openclaw-setup
description	Install and configure OpenClaw agent runtime on a VPS. Use when deploying OpenClaw to a fresh server or setting up an autonomous agent environment.

OpenClaw Setup

Install OpenClaw on a VPS using the official installer with non-interactive automation.

Prerequisites

• Ubuntu 24.04 or Debian-based system
• SSH access
• ~2GB RAM (Small VPS plan sufficient)

Automated Install

# 1. Run the official installer (handles Node.js and all dependencies)
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash

# 2. Complete setup (the installer fails here without TTY - this fixes it)
openclaw onboard --non-interactive \
  --mode local \
  --skip-skills

# 3. Install gateway service
openclaw gateway install

Verification

# Check installation
openclaw --version

# Check workspace
ls -la ~/.openclaw/
ls -la ~/.openclaw/workspace/

Minimal Configuration

For a truly autonomous agent with no human intervention:

Don't configure (yet):

• ❌ Telegram bot (requires human to create bot via @BotFather)
• ❌ Nostr keys (generate programmatically later)
• ❌ Model API keys (add when needed)

The agent is ready when:

• ✅ OpenClaw CLI installed
• ✅ Workspace initialized
• ✅ No channels configured (agent will add these autonomously later)

Troubleshooting

Issue	Fix
openclaw: command not found	Reload shell: source ~/.bashrc or open new terminal
Gateway won't start	Check openclaw doctor for health issues

References

• Docs: https://docs.openclaw.ai
• Wizard CLI Automation: https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/wizard-cli-automation
• GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw
• Install Script: https://openclaw.ai/install.sh