OpenClaw

Know what OpenClaw is, then decide which path deserves your time.

Do not start with a random tutorial. First decide whether you need basics, deployment, integrations, skills, or security, then open the matching resources.

  • Start with the resource map
  • Pick one real entry point
  • Treat safety as part of setup

How to use this page

Do not read everything first. Pick one goal and finish it. If you are not sure where to begin, open Resources and choose one bucket.

Choose one goal

  1. set up OpenClaw today
  2. connect one real channel
  3. install one or two useful skills
  4. apply a minimum security baseline

1. Set up OpenClaw today

Entry points:

Completion criteria:

  • instance is reachable
  • one test message succeeds

Next step: go to Channel integration basics and stick to one route.

2. Connect one channel

Team-collaboration route:

Messaging route:

Completion criteria:

  • stable send/receive in one channel
  • one fixed task works in that channel

Next step: open Deployment + channel combinations and verify 3 repeat runs.

3. Install useful skills

Entry points:

Completion criteria:

  • install only 1 to 2 high-value skills
  • run one repeatable workflow

Next step: open How to install ClawHub skills safely and apply minimum permissions.

4. Apply a minimum security baseline

Entry points:

Completion criteria:

  • management surface is not exposed to uncontrolled public access
  • skill source and permissions are reviewed
  • runtime version is updated to a current stable release
  • at least one red-team validation pass is completed

Next step: use Learn Hub for stage-by-stage execution.

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