OpenClaw Tutorials & Learning Resources
Complete guides and tutorials to master OpenClaw - your self-hosted personal AI assistant
Complete guides and tutorials to master OpenClaw - your self-hosted personal AI assistant
Welcome to the comprehensive OpenClaw tutorials section. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an advanced user seeking to master advanced features, these tutorials will guide you through every aspect of OpenClaw.
New to OpenClaw? Start here with these essential tutorials:
One command to set up OpenClaw with Ollama 0.17+: ollama launch openclaw. Mac and Linux. Cloud or local models.
Learn how to install OpenClaw on your system with step-by-step instructions for macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, and Android.
View Tutorial →Master OpenClaw configuration, from basic setup to advanced customization. Learn about model selection, workspace setup, and more.
View Tutorial →Connect OpenClaw to WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, iMessage, and other messaging platforms with detailed setup guides.
View Tutorial →Ready to take your OpenClaw skills to the next level? Explore these intermediate tutorials. For a guided flow with downloadable install, config, channel, or skill scripts in your browser, use the Setup Wizard.
Guided setup in your browser: install, configure, add a channel, or add a skill. Get downloadable scripts and merge-ready config. Free to use.
Open Setup Wizard →Learn how to create, install, and manage OpenClaw skills. Discover the 5,000+ community-built skills and build your own custom skills.
View Tutorial →Master OpenClaw automation features. Learn to set up scheduled tasks, webhooks, event triggers, and automated workflows.
View Tutorial →Explore OpenClaw's browser automation and Canvas interface. Learn how to enable visual control and interactive UIs.
View Tutorial →For power users and developers, these advanced tutorials cover complex topics:
Understand OpenClaw's architecture, Gateway system, agent routing, streaming, and protocol communication.
View Tutorial →Learn security best practices for OpenClaw deployments, including authentication, access control, and data privacy.
View Tutorial →Deploy OpenClaw using Docker containers. Learn containerization, orchestration, and serverless deployment options.
View Tutorial →Follow these detailed, hands-on tutorials to master OpenClaw:
Complete step-by-step guide to install, configure, and run your first OpenClaw assistant. Perfect for absolute beginners.
Start Tutorial →Learn how to connect OpenClaw to WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord. Includes troubleshooting tips and best practices.
Start Tutorial →Build a custom OpenClaw skill from scratch. Learn the skill structure, tools, and how to share with the community.
Start Tutorial →Get the most out of OpenClaw: multi-model routing, local vs VPS, Telegram vs Discord, reverse prompting, vibe coding, and security tips.
View Tips →Create automated workflows and scheduled tasks. Learn webhooks, event triggers, and task scheduling.
Start Tutorial →Heartbeats, webhooks, multi-step workflows, and error handling. Production patterns beyond basic cron.
View Tutorial →Step-by-step production hardening: gateway auth, DM policy, sandboxing, secrets, Docker.
View Tutorial →Reference architectures, tiered model use (main chat vs heartbeats vs subagents), cost management, and dedicated machine vs VM.
View Guide →Complete guide to setting up Voice Wake, Talk Mode, and hands-free voice interaction with OpenClaw.
Start Tutorial →Your agent rings your phone—morning briefs, failure alerts, check-ins. ElevenAgents + Twilio, step by step.
Start Tutorial →Master web automation, scraping, form filling, and data extraction with OpenClaw's browser control.
Start Tutorial →Learn to use and manage OpenClaw's persistent memory system, daily notes, and Obsidian integration.
Start Tutorial →Complete guide to deploying OpenClaw with Docker, production setup, and server configuration.
Start Tutorial →Learn to install, update, and manage 5,000+ community skills from ClawHub effectively.
Start Tutorial →Follow this recommended learning path to master OpenClaw:
Learn OpenClaw through practical use cases and real-world scenarios:
Browse all use cases: Use Case Tutorials index