Getting Started
with OpenClaw

Five minutes from install to conversation.

checklistPrerequisites

Machine

A Mac, Linux machine, or Windows (WSL). A dedicated machine is recommended.

1. Install Homebrew (Mac)

$ /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

2. Install Node.js via Homebrew

$ brew install node

terminal

$ npm install -g openclaw

$ openclaw setup

That's it. You're ready.