Official Documentation
Overview
OpenClaw is maintained by the open-source project at openclaw.ai. The official documentation covers installation, configuration, channel setup, skills, and integration. Use the links below to go straight to the source. For a gentle introduction and step-by-step guides on this site, see What is OpenClaw? and the Quick Start Guide.
Official Documentation (docs.openclaw.ai)
Primary documentation from the OpenClaw project. All links open in a new tab.
- Official documentation home - Overview, getting started, and doc index
- Installation - Official install instructions (macOS, Linux, Windows, Docker)
- Installation index - Alternative install docs entry
- Channels – Discord - Official Discord bot configuration
For other channels (Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, etc.), browse the official docs from the home page. On this site you can follow Channel Setup for step-by-step tutorials.
Official Website & Blog
- OpenClaw official website - Project home, news, and current Discord invite
- Introducing OpenClaw - Official launch blog post (rebrand from Moltbot)
GitHub Repository
Source code, releases, contributing guidelines, and issue tracking.
- OpenClaw GitHub repository - Source code, README, and contributions
- Releases - Version history, release notes, and binaries
For installation via one-line script: curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash. See our Quick Start and Installation Hub for platform-specific guides.
API & Technical Reference
For Gateway API, channel APIs, skills API, and integration examples, check the official documentation and repository. The project is model-agnostic and supports multiple LLM providers; configuration is documented in the official docs and in our Configuration and Model Provider Setup guides.
Key Guides on This Site
We provide complementary guides that follow the site structure and link back to official sources where relevant.
- What is OpenClaw?
- Quick Start Guide
- Installation Hub - macOS, Windows, Linux, Docker, VPS, Raspberry Pi
- Channel Setup - WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and more
- Configuration - File structure, model providers, memory, agents
- Security Best Practices
- Use Case Examples
- Troubleshooting
Community & Support
Official community and support channels are listed on the official website (including Discord invite). On this site: Community Hub - Discord, governance, and how to get involved.
- GitHub Repository - Issues, discussions, and contributions
- Community Hub (this site) - Summary of Discord, GitHub, and community links