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Getting Started with OpenClaw in 5 Minutes

OpenClaw Team
8 min read
March 15, 2024

Welcome to OpenClaw! This guide will help you set up your first AI agent and start automating tasks in just 5 minutes.

What You'll Learn

  • How to install and configure OpenClaw
  • Creating your first automation workflow
  • Connecting to popular platforms like Telegram and Gmail
  • Testing and deploying your agent

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have:

  • A computer with internet access
  • Basic familiarity with using apps and services
  • An OpenClaw account (sign up for free at openclaw.com)

Step 1: Install OpenClaw

Getting started is incredibly simple. You can install OpenClaw using our one-line installer:

curl -fsSL https://openclaw.com/install.sh | sh

This will download and set up everything you need to run your first agent.

Step 2: Create Your First Agent

Once installed, you can create your first agent using the interactive CLI:

openclaw create my-first-agent

The CLI will guide you through selecting a template and configuring basic settings.

Step 3: Connect Your Platforms

OpenClaw makes it easy to connect to popular platforms. For this example, we'll connect to Telegram:

  1. Navigate to the integrations page
  2. Select "Telegram" from the list
  3. Follow the OAuth flow to authorize access
  4. Your agent can now send and receive Telegram messages!

Step 4: Test Your Agent

Before deploying, it's important to test your agent in a safe environment:

openclaw test my-first-agent

This runs your agent in a sandbox where you can verify it works as expected.

Step 5: Deploy and Monitor

When you're ready, deploy your agent with a single command:

openclaw deploy my-first-agent

Your agent is now live and working! You can monitor its activity from the dashboard.

Next Steps

Congratulations on creating your first OpenClaw agent! Here are some resources to continue your journey:

Need Help?

If you run into any issues, our support team is here to help. Reach out via:

Happy automating!