Set Up Your AI Assistant — Interactive Guide

Understand what OpenClaw is

Learn the basics of your personal AI assistant

Check system requirements

Verify your system meets the minimum requirements

Gather necessary API keys

Prepare your AI provider API keys (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.)

Install Node.js (v18+)

Download and install the latest LTS version of Node.js

Install OpenClaw globally

Run npm install -g openclaw

Verify installation

Test that OpenClaw is properly installed and accessible

Choose your messaging platform

Select from Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, or others

Configure your chosen platform

Set up the necessary API keys and authentication

Test your connection

Verify that your AI can send and receive messages

Edit SOUL.md

Define your AI's personality, tone, and behavior

Set up USER.md

Teach your AI about your preferences and information

Configure memory preferences

Set how your AI remembers conversations and information

Browse available skills

Explore the library of pre-built skills and integrations

Install your first skill

Add a skill like calendar integration or email management

Configure integrations

Set up calendar, email, or other service integrations

Multi-channel configuration

Set up your AI to work across multiple messaging platforms

Cron jobs and automation

Schedule recurring tasks and automated actions

Security hardening

Review and implement security best practices