⚡ 5-Minute Setup
Hardware Requirements
Everything you need to run OpenClaw locally — from minimum specs to power-user setups.
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Step 1
Prerequisites
- 1Node.js 18+ installed
- 24GB+ RAM recommended
- 3Linux, macOS, or Windows
- 4Always-on internet connection
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Step 2
Telegram Setup
- 1Open Telegram and search @BotFather
- 2Send /newbot to create a bot
- 3Copy the API token
- 4Add token to OpenClaw config
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Step 3
Discord Setup
- 1Go to Discord Developer Portal
- 2Create new application
- 3Create bot and get token
- 4Enable required intents
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Step 4
Voice Pipeline
- 1Install Whisper for speech-to-text
- 2Install Kokoro TTS for text-to-speech
- 3Configure audio devices
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Step 5
AI Models
- 1Add your API key (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.)
- 2Or download local models
- 3Configure model preferences
- 4Test with a simple prompt
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Step 6
Advanced Configuration
- 1Set up systemd for auto-start
- 2Configure browser automation
- 3Set up cron jobs for monitoring
Pro Tips
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Run 'openclaw status' to check if all services are running correctly
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Use 'systemctl restart openclaw' if you encounter any issues after configuration
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Check the logs with 'journalctl -u openclaw -f' for real-time debugging
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Enable automatic updates to get the latest features and security patches
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