OpenClaw Full Tutorial for Beginners: Setup & Usage Guide

Getting started with OpenClaw can feel daunting if you've never run an AI agent before. But don't worry—we've got you covered with a complete video walkthrough.

Watch the Full Tutorial

This video guide takes you step-by-step through the entire process, from zero to a fully functional agent chatting on Telegram or Slack.

Click here to watch: OpenClaw Full Tutorial for Beginners

What You'll Learn

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

1. Install Prerequisites: Getting Node.js and other dependencies ready.
2. Install OpenClaw: Running the simple npm install -g openclaw command.
3. Onboard: Using the interactive wizard to set up your first agent.
4. Connect Channels: Linking your agent to Telegram, Slack, or WhatsApp.
5. Run Your First Command: Seeing the agent respond and execute tasks for you.

Why Follow a Video Guide?

Documentation is great, but sometimes you just need to see it in action. This video covers the nuances of the CLI (Command Line Interface) and shows you exactly what successful output looks like, so you know you're on the right track.

Once you've watched the video and have your local agent running, consider deploying it to the cloud with ClawService so it stays online 24/7 without needing your laptop open!