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Description
Guides users through installing OpenClaw, connecting messaging channels, configuring skills, setting up workflows, and troubleshooting common issues.
README (SKILL.md)
OpenClaw Setup Guide Skill
Help users install and configure OpenClaw from scratch. Covers installation, channel connection, skill setup, and first automation workflow.
What This Skill Does
Guides a new OpenClaw user through:
- Installing OpenClaw on their machine (Mac/Linux/Windows WSL)
- Running the onboarding wizard
- Connecting messaging channels (Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack)
- Installing and configuring skills
- Setting up their first automation workflow
- Configuring heartbeats and cron jobs
- Setting up memory and identity files
Usage
When a user asks for help setting up OpenClaw, follow these steps in order:
Step 1: System Check
# Check OS and prerequisites
uname -a
node --version # Need Node.js 18+
git --version
Step 2: Install OpenClaw
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash
openclaw onboard --install-daemon
Step 3: Connect a Channel
# For Telegram (most common)
openclaw channels add telegram
# Follow prompts for bot token from @BotFather
# For Discord
openclaw channels add discord
# Provide bot token from Discord Developer Portal
Step 4: Configure Identity
Create these files in the workspace:
SOUL.md— Agent personality and behaviorUSER.md— Information about the humanAGENTS.md— Operating proceduresIDENTITY.md— Name, emoji, avatar
Step 5: Install Skills
# Browse available skills
openclaw skills search \x3Ckeyword>
# Install a skill
openclaw skills install \x3Cskill-name>
Step 6: Set Up Automation
- Configure heartbeat interval in openclaw config
- Set up cron jobs for recurring tasks
- Create HEARTBEAT.md for proactive behaviors
Step 7: First Workflow Test
Send a message to your agent on the connected channel. Try:
- "Search the web for [topic]"
- "Read and summarize [file]"
- "Set a reminder for [time]"
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Node.js version too old:
nvm install 22 && nvm use 22 - Permission denied:
sudo chown -R $USER ~/.openclaw - Bot not responding: Check
openclaw statusandopenclaw gateway logs - Channel connection failed: Verify token, check firewall/proxy settings
Requirements
- Node.js 18+ (22 recommended)
- 2GB RAM minimum
- macOS, Linux, or Windows with WSL2
- Internet connection for API calls
Cost
- OpenClaw itself: Free (open source)
- AI model API: ~$5-50/month depending on usage
- Hosting (optional): $5-20/month for always-on
Usage Guidance
This guide appears internally consistent with an OpenClaw setup, but exercise caution before running the recommended install steps. Specifically: (1) Do not blindly run curl <remote-script> | bash — instead fetch the install.sh, inspect its contents, and verify its source (repository, release page, GPG checksum) or prefer an official package manager or documented release. (2) Installing a daemon and setting cron jobs gives persistent background access — review what the daemon installs, which files it writes (e.g., ~/.openclaw), and what network endpoints it contacts. (3) Limit bot tokens and use dedicated accounts with minimal permissions; don't reuse high-privilege credentials. (4) If unsure, run the installer in an isolated environment (VM/container) or request the install script/repo URL and a checksum so you can audit it. Providing the install.sh contents, a repository/homepage, or an official release URL would increase confidence.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: gia-openclaw-setup-guide
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle contains a high-risk installation pattern in SKILL.md that instructs the agent to execute a remote script via 'curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash'. While this aligns with the stated purpose of a setup guide, piping unverified remote content directly to a shell is a significant security vulnerability (RCE risk). No clear evidence of intentional malice or data exfiltration was detected, but the use of 'sudo chown' and daemon installation commands further increases the system impact of the provided instructions.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name, description, and runtime instructions align: it guides installing OpenClaw, connecting messaging channels, configuring skills, and setting up workflows. Required actions such as providing channel bot tokens and creating identity files are coherent with the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions stay within setup/installation scope and do not ask for unrelated secrets or system reads. However the SKILL.md directly instructs running system-altering commands (curl|bash installer, sudo chown, installing a daemon, creating cron jobs), so the agent would be guided to perform privileged, persistent changes to the host.
Install Mechanism
The guide tells the user to run curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash. Piping an opaque remote script to a shell is a high-risk pattern because it executes code fetched at runtime without review. The domain appears to match the product name but the skill provides no repository, release URL, or homepage to verify the script's contents or integrity.
Credentials
The skill does not request unrelated environment variables or credentials. It expects users to provide channel-specific bot tokens when connecting Telegram/Discord/Slack, which is appropriate for the stated functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
The guide instructs installing a daemon (openclaw onboard --install-daemon) and configuring cron/heartbeats, which creates long-running, persistent behavior on the host. The skill itself is not marked always:true, but following these instructions installs persistent components — users should be aware of the runtime privileges and network access those components will have.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install gia-openclaw-setup-guide - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/gia-openclaw-setup-guide - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of OpenClaw Setup Guide skill.
- Step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring OpenClaw on Mac, Linux, or Windows WSL.
- Detailed guidance on connecting messaging channels like Telegram and Discord.
- Covers identity file setup, skill installation, and first automation workflow creation.
- Includes troubleshooting tips for common installation and configuration issues.
- Lists system requirements and outlines expected costs (open source, with optional paid APIs/hosting).
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gia Openclaw Setup Guide?
Guides users through installing OpenClaw, connecting messaging channels, configuring skills, setting up workflows, and troubleshooting common issues. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 256 downloads so far.
How do I install Gia Openclaw Setup Guide?
Run "/install gia-openclaw-setup-guide" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Gia Openclaw Setup Guide free?
Yes, Gia Openclaw Setup Guide is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Gia Openclaw Setup Guide support?
Gia Openclaw Setup Guide is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Gia Openclaw Setup Guide?
It is built and maintained by merjua14 (@merjua14); the current version is v1.0.0.
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