Video Tutorial Library
Overview
OpenClaw has grown a large following on YouTube with step-by-step installation guides, channel integrations, security best practices, and real-world use cases. Videos range from beginner-friendly “install to first chat” walkthroughs to advanced topics like skills marketplace security, monetization, and multi-agent setups. This library groups the most useful tutorials by topic so you can find what you need quickly. For written guides on this site, see What is OpenClaw?, the Installation Hub, and Security Best Practices.
Installation & First Run
Get OpenClaw running on your machine: one-line installer, platform-specific setup (macOS, Windows, Linux, Docker), and first configuration. These videos pair well with our Quick Start Guide and Installation Hub (macOS, Windows, Linux, Docker, VPS, Raspberry Pi).
- OpenClaw installation and first run - Full install walkthrough
- Codecademy: OpenClaw tutorial – installation to first chat - Step-by-step written + video style guide
For platform-specific written guides: macOS, Windows (WSL2), Linux, Docker, VPS, Raspberry Pi.
Channel Setup (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack)
Connect OpenClaw to the messaging platforms you already use. Community creators have published tutorials for Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, and Slack. On this site, see the Channel Setup Hub for written step-by-step guides.
- OpenClaw channel setup - Connecting to messaging apps
- Setting up OpenClaw with Discord (dev.to) - Discord bot configuration
Detailed channel guides: Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, Signal.
Security Best Practices
Security is a top concern for self-hosted AI. These videos cover hardening your OpenClaw installation, credential management, skills marketplace risks, and prompt injection. Complement them with our Security Best Practices and Security Hub.
- OpenClaw security best practices - Hardening and safe configuration
- OpenClaw skills marketplace and security - ClawHub safety and credential risks
- OpenClaw security and skills - Marketplace and hardening
Research: Snyk and others have reported credential leaks in a small percentage of ClawHub skills; always audit skills and follow our security checklist.
Use Cases & Automation
See what people build with OpenClaw: personal productivity, business automation, content creation, and development workflows. For a full list of ideas and configs, see our Use Case Examples.
- What people are doing with OpenClaw - Real use cases and demos
- OpenClaw use cases and automation
- OpenClaw automation examples
- 25 use cases people are doing with OpenClaw (Forward Future) - Article with examples
Skills Marketplace (ClawHub)
Extend OpenClaw with skills from the ClawHub marketplace. Learn how to discover, install, and audit skills safely. See also Security Best Practices and our Security Hub for skills security.
- OpenClaw skills marketplace (ClawHub) - Browsing and installing skills
Monetization & Making Money with AI Agents
Videos and articles on earning with AI agents: selling workflows, consulting, chatbot services, and courses. Aligns with our Monetization Hub and How to Make Money with AI Agents guide.
Overview & Comparisons
High-level explainers and OpenClaw vs other tools (e.g. ChatGPT, n8n). Useful for sharing with colleagues or deciding whether OpenClaw fits your needs. On this site: OpenClaw vs ChatGPT, Comparisons Hub.
Featured: Quick Start in Under 10 Minutes
One popular “install to first chat” style walkthrough. Watch then follow our Quick Start Guide and Post-Installation Setup for details.
Key Guides on This Site
- What is OpenClaw?
- Quick Start Guide
- Installation Hub - macOS, Windows, Linux, Docker, VPS, Raspberry Pi
- Channel Setup - WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal
- Security Best Practices
- Use Case Examples
- OpenClaw vs ChatGPT
- Troubleshooting
Community & More Videos
New tutorials appear regularly on YouTube. Search for “OpenClaw tutorial”, “OpenClaw install”, or “OpenClaw setup” to find the latest. Join the community to share or request topics.
- OpenClaw GitHub Repository - Source, releases, and discussions
- Official OpenClaw Documentation - Install and configuration
- Community Hub - Discord, governance, and how to get involved