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Trace the source
Know who ships the skill, where it lives, and whether it still moves.
HOME / TRIAGE
The shortest path
to start with OpenClaw
ClawPath is a triage desk, not a doc mirror. It helps you decide what to do next across setup, channels, starter skills, and basic safety checks.
STEP 01
Quick start
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash_
Run the install first, then configure channels, models, and skills.
PATH STATUS
Ship the basics first
Do not widen scope until this first path is stable.
FIRST ROUND
✓
Get OpenClaw installed first.
✓
Connect one channel you will actually use.
✓
Install 3-5 starter skills.
✓
Tighten the security boundary.
If these four are done, the rest of the site becomes much easier to use.
HOME / TRIAGE
The shortest path
to start with OpenClaw
ClawPath is a triage desk, not a doc mirror. It helps you decide what to do next across setup, channels, starter skills, and basic safety checks.
STEP 01
Quick start
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash_
Run the install first, then configure channels, models, and skills.
PATH STATUS
Ship the basics first
Do not widen scope until this first path is stable.
FIRST ROUND
✓
Get OpenClaw installed first.
✓
Connect one channel you will actually use.
✓
Install 3-5 starter skills.
✓
Tighten the security boundary.
If these four are done, the rest of the site becomes much easier to use.
DECISION / INTAKE
Answer 3 questions and get the shortest next move
This is not a persona quiz. It is a fast way to decide where you are, what you need first, and what kind of working environment OpenClaw is entering.
1. Where are you right now?
Answer from the real stage you are in, not the ideal stage you want to be in.
2. What do you need first?
Pick one shortest goal instead of pushing everything at the same time.
3. Which working mode is closest to you?
This is not a hard label. It just tunes the recommendation toward your current context.
Best next move
Finish the 3 questions above and I will recommend one primary path plus 1 to 2 strong alternatives.
SKILLS
The most popular Skills right now
Web search, browser automation, summarization, multi-step reasoning, and plugin discovery — install these and your OpenClaw can browse, think, and expand its own capabilities.
Tavily Web Search
Give OpenClaw live web search. Without it, many real tasks are stuck with training data only.
Useful for real-time lookups, fact-checking, and trend tracking.
Agent Browser
Let OpenClaw browse the web, scrape data, and perform page actions autonomously.
Useful for form filling, page monitoring, and automated data extraction.
Summarize
Turn long documents into structured summaries. Papers, reports, and notes in seconds.
Useful for research digests, meeting notes, and daily reports.
GoG
Multi-step reasoning for complex tasks. Makes your Agent more structured and reliable when breaking down problems.
Useful for tasks that need reasoning, decomposition, and step-by-step execution.
Find Skills
Use a Skill to find Skills — an AI plugin discovery system. Search and install other Skills from the terminal.
Useful for expanding capabilities by discovering new Skills on demand.
USE CASES
Real workflows that are already running
If you want to judge whether OpenClaw is worth the investment, pick cases by research, content, service, or operations. Cases are closer to real decisions than abstract capability lists.
SECURITY
Safety checks before expansion
Source quality, permission scope, update health, and supply-chain awareness matter more than adding another skill category.
02
Grant less first
File access, outbound messaging, and external APIs should start narrow and widen only when needed.
03
Watch maintenance signals
A working install today is not enough if the project or skill stops updating.
RESOURCES
Appendix: open the right reference when you need it
The resource section works like an appendix: decide if you need config templates, FAQ, glossary, troubleshooting, or reusable project materials, then open the matching page.
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Config templates
Minimal, small team, router, and budget control — four starter configs you will revisit.
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FAQ
High-frequency questions on install, models, channels, skills, cost, and security.
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Troubleshooting
Narrow the problem down to one layer, then decide if it is install, model, channel, auth, or Docker.
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OpenClaw vs Claude Code
More like a runtime system vs a development assistant — not the same category.
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Glossary
Get comfortable with Agent, Skill, Workspace, Binding, Fallback, and Router.
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Multi-agent patterns
When moving from single agent to system-level design, read the three collaboration modes first.
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SEO content queue
Not a content factory — lock down keywords, outlines, draft queues, and update cadence.
FAQ
FAQ
ClawPath is not a doc mirror. It helps you decide what to do next, then sends you to the right official source or guide page.
Usually connect a real channel first, then add 3-5 starter skills. This way you see the input-output loop faster.
Not necessarily. If you want to validate the workflow first, local installation is usually more straightforward.
No. Start with web reading, file handling, and message delivery — these expose permission and flow issues faster.
No. The first version focuses on evaluation criteria and checklists to help you decide what to install and what permissions to grant.
Yes. All core sections, subpages, and foundational guides are available in both languages.
NEXT STEP
Run the basic path before widening scope
Install OpenClaw, connect one channel, add a few practical skills, and verify the workflow with a real task. Everything else depends on that loop.