Install OpenClaw
Choose your preferred installation method. Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The one-liner installs Node.js and everything else for you.
> Quick Install (Recommended)
One-Liner (macOS / Linux)
bash — One-Liner Install
$
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash ✔ OpenClaw installed successfully!
Run 'openclaw onboard' to get started.
Works everywhere. Installs Node.js and everything else automatically.
npm (All Platforms)
bash — npm Install
$
npm i -g openclaw added 1 package in 12s
✔ openclaw installed globally
pnpm
bash — pnpm Install
$
pnpm add -g openclaw ✔ openclaw installed globally
> Hackable Install (From Source)
For those who read source code for fun.
bash — Build from Source
$
git clone https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw.git && cd openclaw && pnpm install && pnpm run build ✔ Build complete
Run 'pnpm run openclaw onboard' to get started.
> macOS Companion App (Beta)
Menubar access to your lobster. Works great alongside the CLI.
Download for macOS →Requires macOS 14+ · Universal Binary
> System Requirements
macOS
- > macOS 13 Ventura or later
- > Node.js 18+ (auto-installed)
- > 2GB+ RAM recommended
- > Apple Silicon or Intel
Windows
- > Windows 10/11
- > Node.js 18+
- > PowerShell or CMD
- > WSL2 recommended
Linux
- > Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian, Fedora
- > Node.js 18+
- > Raspberry Pi supported
- > ARM64 or x86_64
> After Installation
1. Onboard
Set up your AI model, persona, and preferences.
$ openclaw onboard 2. Connect Chat Apps
Link WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, or any chat app you use.
$ openclaw integrations 3. Start Chatting
Message your AI assistant from your phone or computer. It’s ready.
$ openclaw