02. OpenClaw Environment Setup and First Run

This article provides a detailed guide to OpenClaw installation and configuration, covering four installation methods (npm/pnpm/bun and Docker), configuration file reference, and troubleshooting common issues. Help developers complete environment setup in 5 minutes and launch their personal AI assistant.

03. OpenClaw Channel Setup: Starting with Telegram

This article uses Telegram as an example to detail the complete OpenClaw channel setup flow. Covers Bot creation, authentication, security policies, group settings, and configuration methods for WhatsApp, Discord, and other channels. Helps you chat with your AI assistant through familiar messaging apps.

04. OpenClaw Gateway Core Concepts Explained

Deep dive into OpenClaw Gateway's core architecture. This article explains Session model, Message Router, Tool Registry, Skills system, WebSocket protocol, and other key concepts to help developers master advanced configuration and troubleshooting.

05. OpenClaw Multi-Model Configuration and Switching

This article explains OpenClaw's multi-model configuration in detail, including Anthropic Claude, OpenAI GPT, local models, and other AI model integration, model Failover strategy, and scene-based automatic model switching to help developers optimize cost and performance.