From zero to a working AI agent in one afternoon
Digital ProductThe DIY Setup Guide is a step-by-step walkthrough for getting OpenClaw running from scratch. Designed for operators who want to build their own AI operations stack without hiring anyone. If you can follow instructions and use a terminal, you can have a working agent by end of day.
The guide starts at installation — prerequisites, dependencies, system requirements — and walks through every configuration decision with explanations for why each choice matters. You're not just copying commands; you understand what you're building.
After the core setup, you configure your first five skills (recommended starting set based on what's highest leverage for new deployments), set up the memory system so your agent remembers context across sessions, and build your first basic cron automation.
Includes a troubleshooting guide covering the 20 most common setup issues with specific fixes. Most people hit 2-3 of these on first install. The guide gets you past them fast.
Version 1 covers OpenClaw v1.x installation on macOS and Linux. Windows support documented as experimental. Updated for 2026 model availability.