Plain-English answers for getting started, fixing setup issues and getting the most from your agent.
New to OpenClaw? This plain-English guide explains what OpenClaw is, what you need, and the fastest way to get your own AI agent running on your computer.
Stuck setting up OpenClaw? Fixes for the most common OpenClaw setup problems: install errors, gateway not starting, config validation, channels not connecting and models failing.
How is an OpenClaw agent different from ChatGPT or a browser chatbot? A clear comparison of privacy, capability, always-on background work and control.
Want your OpenClaw agent always on? How to run it on a Mac mini or spare computer, stop it sleeping, restart it automatically and make it reliable.
How safe is OpenClaw? A plain-English guide to where your data lives, how credentials are handled, what the agent can and cannot do, and how to keep your setup secure.