OpenClaw Guides & Tutorials
Guides, tutorials, and tips for OpenClaw.
Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw: Which One Fits Your Workflow
Hermes Agent vs OpenClaw compared. Self-improving memory vs 50+ platforms. Security, costs, features, and when to pick each one. Updated April 2026.
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What Is OpenClaw? The Open-Source AI Agent Platform Explained
What is OpenClaw? It's a free, open-source AI agent platform that runs on your machine. It controls files, apps, and messaging. I run 4 agents daily.
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OpenClaw Statistics 2026: Growth, Users, Security, Data
OpenClaw stats for 2026. 346K GitHub stars, 38M visitors, 3.2M users, 44K skills, 500K instances, security CVEs, enterprise adoption. Updated April 2026.
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OpenClaw DeepSeek Setup: API + Local in 5 Minutes
Set up DeepSeek in OpenClaw two ways: cloud API at $0.28/M tokens or free local via Ollama. Both take under 5 minutes. Full config included.
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OpenClaw vs ChatGPT: Different Layers, Different Jobs
OpenClaw vs ChatGPT compared. ChatGPT wins at chat and research. OpenClaw wins at WhatsApp bots, multi-model agents, and 24/7 self-hosted automation.
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OpenClaw vs Claude: I Use Both Daily, Here's When Each Wins
OpenClaw runs Claude as its backend model. I use both daily. Here's when claude.ai is enough and when OpenClaw with Claude actually makes sense.
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How to Change Models in OpenClaw (3 Ways, 30 Seconds)
Change your OpenClaw model with one CLI command, mid-conversation, or per agent. Covers aliases, fallbacks, the allowlist gotcha, and per-agent routing.
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How to Set Up OpenClaw Browser Relay (Chrome + AI)
Set up the OpenClaw browser relay in 10 minutes. Install the Node Host and Chrome extension on the same machine, and your AI controls your real browser.
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OpenClaw Alternatives: 5 Platforms I Tested, Ranked
I tested ZeroClaw, Nanobot, NanoClaw, PicoClaw, and Open WebUI against OpenClaw. Scored on privacy, setup, tools, mobile, and models.
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How to Run OpenClaw on Android (Termux, 10 Minutes)
Run OpenClaw on any Android phone with 4GB+ RAM. Termux + proot-distro install, battery persistence, and two alternative methods. Tested on a $50 phone.
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How to Add Telegram to OpenClaw (5 Minutes, No Code)
Add Telegram to OpenClaw in 5 minutes. Create a bot with BotFather, paste the token in your dashboard, and start messaging your AI assistant from your phone.
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How to Add MCP Servers on OpenClaw (My Setup for 12 Servers)
Step-by-step guide to add MCP servers on OpenClaw. My exact openclaw.json config for 12 servers, per-agent routing, and the 5 I'd install first.
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OpenClaw AI Assistant: Build One That Actually Works for You
Build a self-hosted AI assistant with OpenClaw. Pick any model, connect WhatsApp or Telegram, and add real tools. Replaces two subscriptions.
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How to Add Skills in OpenClaw (3 Methods + My Top Picks)
Install OpenClaw skills from ClawHub, the UI, or manually. Covers skill structure, security vetting, SKILL.md files, and 8 skills worth installing first.
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How I Add Agents in OpenClaw (I Run 4 of Them Daily)
Add agents in OpenClaw: create workspaces, write SOUL.md files, register via CLI, and bind agents to Telegram, WhatsApp, or Discord channels.
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How to Add Models in OpenClaw (Every Provider, 5 Minutes)
Add cloud, local, and custom models in OpenClaw. Covers API keys, OAuth, Ollama, LM Studio, OpenRouter, fallbacks, and per-agent routing.
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