Install OpenClaw
Get your personal AI assistant up and running in minutes.
OpenClaw runs on almost anything — a Mac on your desk, a five-dollar cloud server, or a Docker container in your homelab. The installer handles dependencies automatically, so you spend less time configuring and more time building AI workflows. Pick your platform below and follow the step-by-step guide. Most users are up and running in under five minutes.
Setup takes about 5 minutes
You'll Also Need
AI Provider (Choose One)
- • Anthropic API key (Claude)
- • OpenAI API key (GPT-4)
- • Google AI key (Gemini)
- • Ollama (Free, local)
Messaging App (Optional)
- • WhatsApp account
- • Telegram bot token
- • Discord bot token
- • Slack workspace access
Can also use web interface only.
Quick Install
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install | bashWorks on macOS and Linux. For other platforms, see guides below.
Choose Your Platform
Mac / Mac Mini
RecommendedPerfect AI home server. Native performance with Ollama support for free local AI.
Windows
Run via WSL2 or Docker Desktop on Windows 10/11.
Linux
Native installation on Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and more.
iOS Node
Connect your iPhone or iPad
Android Node
Connect your Android device
Docker
One command deployment. Works on any system with Docker.
VPS (Cloud)
Run 24/7 on Hetzner, Vultr, DigitalOcean, or AWS. From $4/month.
System Requirements
RAM
2GB+ (4GB recommended)
Storage
10GB+ free space
Node.js
v22 or higher
Network
Stable internet connection
What Happens Next?
After installing OpenClaw, you'll need to choose an AI model and connect a messaging platform.