OpenClaw Knowledge Base
Everything you need to understand, deploy, and master OpenClaw.
Getting Started
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What is OpenClaw?
An introduction to OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent framework for building, deploying, and managing autonomous agents.
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Installation Guide
Step-by-step guide to installing OpenClaw on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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Quick Start
Get your first OpenClaw agent running in under 5 minutes with this quick start guide.
Core Concepts
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OpenClaw Gateway: The Routing Hub for AI Agents
Learn how the OpenClaw Gateway routes messages, manages channels, and handles load balancing for your AI agent infrastructure.
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OpenClaw Brain: The LLM Engine Powering Your Agent
Understand the OpenClaw Brain component, including multi-provider LLM support, model switching, and how it processes agent reasoning.
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OpenClaw Memory: Local Persistence and Context Management
Learn how OpenClaw Memory handles conversation history, local persistence, and context management for long-running AI agents.
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OpenClaw Skills: MCP Plugins and the ClawHub Marketplace
Explore OpenClaw Skills powered by MCP, the ClawHub marketplace with 3200+ plugins, and how to create your own custom skills.
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OpenClaw Channels: 20+ Platform Integrations for Your AI Agent
Discover how OpenClaw Channels connect your AI agent to Telegram, Slack, Discord, and 20+ other platforms through a unified interface.
Comparisons
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OpenClaw vs LangChain: Agent Runtime vs Chain Orchestration
A detailed comparison of OpenClaw and LangChain, covering architecture, use cases, deployment models, and when to choose each framework.
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OpenClaw vs AutoGPT: Managed Agent Runtime vs Autonomous Agent
Compare OpenClaw and AutoGPT across architecture, autonomy, deployment, and practical use cases to find the right AI agent framework.
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OpenClaw vs CrewAI: Single Agent Runtime vs Multi-Agent Orchestration
Compare OpenClaw and CrewAI to understand when to use a single-agent runtime versus a multi-agent orchestration framework.
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OpenClaw vs Dify: Local-First Agent vs Visual AI Platform
Compare OpenClaw and Dify across architecture, deployment, UI approach, and use cases to choose the right AI agent platform.
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OpenClaw vs n8n: AI Agent Runtime vs Workflow Automation
Compare OpenClaw and n8n to understand the difference between an AI agent runtime and a workflow automation platform with AI capabilities.
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Best AI Agent Frameworks in 2026: A Comprehensive Comparison
Compare the top AI agent frameworks of 2026 including OpenClaw, LangChain, AutoGPT, CrewAI, Dify, and n8n to find the right tool for your project.
Guides
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How to Integrate OpenClaw with Telegram: Step-by-Step Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to connecting your OpenClaw AI agent to Telegram, from creating a bot to deploying it as a persistent service.
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Setting Up Cron and Scheduled Tasks in OpenClaw
Learn how to configure cron jobs and scheduled tasks in OpenClaw for automated greetings, reports, reminders, and recurring agent actions.