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.
Self-hosted assistants, workplace bots, and MCP keep driving search interest. Each card below points to one guide that solves a real setup problem—expand that page when you need depth, not a second URL for the same intent.
macOS app, Setup Wizard, managed hosting—beginner paths when you want an assistant fast.
No-terminal guide →Model, channel, memory, cron briefing, and security—daily-use checklist after install.
Daily-use checklist →Gateway, channels, and who it is for—plain-language explainer before you install.
Explainer →Model Context Protocol is the default way IDEs and coding agents attach to tools. OpenClaw can run as an MCP server and bridge to your Gateway sessions.
MCP guide →Privacy-first and cost-conscious setups: one-command launch patterns and how they fit next to cloud providers.
Ollama tutorial →Many “WhatsApp + Claude” stacks use a workflow runner in the middle; OpenClaw pairs cleanly with n8n for observability and safer API boundaries.
OpenClaw + n8n →Socket Mode, scopes, pairing—most common enterprise chat setup path.
Slack quickstart →Azure Bot Framework, HTTPS messaging endpoint, tenant admin install.
Teams quickstart →High-intent channel: personal vs business APIs, abuse vectors, and how to pair safely—use alongside Security and tips.
WhatsApp channel →Sub-agents, shared context, and heartbeat coordination match how teams run "agent squads" in production.
Use case index →Exposing the Gateway without punching sloppy holes in your network is a common 2026 VPS topic—tailored paths for remote use.
Remote access →Exposed gateways and ClawHub supply-chain stories made security a top search topic. Start with the checklist.
Security checklist →Agent in chat apps vs deterministic workflows—when to use each or both.
Comparison →Software is free; API and hosting are not. Monthly ranges and tiered routing.
Cost breakdown →Fastest channel to try OpenClaw—BotFather, token, Gateway, first message.
Telegram quickstart →QR login, pairing, and first message—the fast path before the full channel guide.
WhatsApp quickstart →Always-on home server on Apple Silicon—sleep, security, remote access.
Home server guide →Use ChatGPT/Codex subscription auth instead of a separate API key.
Codex OAuth tutorial →Developer Portal, Message Content Intent, invite URL, pairing.
Discord quickstart →Same tutorials hub—no separate index page. Operator playbooks live on the main docs: model routing (OpenRouter and providers), RAG vs memory, gateway logs and observability, WhatsApp Business Platform vs personal-style channel. Confirm exact config keys in official docs when you upgrade.
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