OpenClaw Guide

OpenClaw is a local-first AI assistant runtime for messaging, automation, tools, and workflow orchestration.

Quick Start Commands

• openclaw status — overall runtime and health
• openclaw gateway status — gateway daemon status
• openclaw gateway restart — restart gateway safely
• openclaw help — list commands and options

Operational Best Practices

• Use explicit approvals before external sends (email/posts/messages).
• Prefer recoverable actions and keep logs for critical changes.
• Validate config changes with schema lookup before apply/patch.
• Use least privilege and rotate credentials as needed.

Official Documentation