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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.