Deployment & Hosting

Get OpenClaw installed, configured, and running 24/7.

Migrate from Claude Code to OpenClaw: Step-by-StepMigrate from Claude Code to OpenClaw in 4 steps. Map CLAUDE.md to AGENTS.md, connect channels, configure cron, and run persistent subagents.

OpenClaw First-Run Wizard: What Every Option Doesopenclaw setup wizard options explained step by step, with opinionated picks for solo users, teams, and budget setups. Covers every prompt in the first-run flow

OpenClaw on Raspberry Pi: Self-Host Your Agent for $35Run OpenClaw on a Raspberry Pi 4 or Pi 5 with Node 24 and 64-bit Raspberry Pi OS. Covers hardware selection, swap setup, and 24/7 operation on a budget.

OpenClaw API Cost Breakdown: Real Numbers From 49 DaysOpenClaw API cost breakdown from 49 days of real production use: \$810 total, split by model, session type, cron jobs, and the specific tasks that cause spikes.

OpenClaw Session Types Explained: Main, Isolated, and NamedOpenClaw has four session types: main, isolated, named, and current. Learn when to use each one in cron jobs and subagents to control context and token costs.

OpenClaw on Windows: WSL2 and Native Install GuideOpenClaw Windows setup covers both WSL2 and native install.ps1 paths, ECONNREFUSED fixes, Windows Firewall rules, and gateway auto-start on reboot.

OpenClaw Workspace Files: MEMORY, AGENTS, and SOUL GuideOpenClaw workspace files explained: AGENTS.md, SOUL.md, USER.md, TOOLS.md, MEMORY.md, HEARTBEAT.md, and BOOTSTRAP.md with load order and common mistakes.

How to Set Up Your OpenClaw Model Provider (Step-by-Step)Step-by-step OpenClaw model provider setup for Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. Get your API key, add it to openclaw.json, and verify the connection.

Deploy OpenClaw on DigitalOcean: Droplet vs App PlatformOpenClaw on DigitalOcean App Platform runs multi-agent AI without server management. This guide covers both deployment paths, sizing, and production config.

How to Run Multiple OpenClaw Agents on a Single ServerOpenClaw multi-agent setup from scratch. Configure agents.list, write bindings, route by channel or sender, and set per-agent sandboxes on one server.

Best VPS for OpenClaw in 2026: 5 Providers ComparedComparing DigitalOcean, Hostinger, Hetzner, Vultr, and Linode for running OpenClaw on a VPS, with real pricing and datacenter coverage.

Docker OpenClaw Done Right: Compose Template, Persistent Volumes, and PairingRun OpenClaw in Docker with a tested docker-compose.yml, persistent volumes, localhost-only ports, and the complete pairing workflow.

Run OpenClaw on DigitalOcean: $6/Month VPS SetupDeploy OpenClaw on a DigitalOcean droplet so your AI agent runs 24/7. Covers droplet creation, Node.js, systemd, firewall, and verification.