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Core guides
OpenClaw101 / bookmark-worthy starter siteLearn OpenClaw
Product-style Guide + Resources
Learn OpenClaw
without brute-forcing the docs.
This is not a markdown site with a nicer skin. It is a product-shaped starting point that turns order, resource entry points, and common traps into a cleaner first-run experience. Build the map first, then move stage by stage.
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Learning stages
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Key resources
Starter cockpit
Compress the onboarding sequence into one executable panel
Start from the intro, move forward stage by stage, and stop bouncing between install, models, channels, and Skills.
01
Know which stage you are in
The intro and five-stage map tell you where install, models, channels, memory, and automation fit.
02
Finish one clean main path
Install first, get the first conversation working, then move into models, channels, identity, and automation.
03
Search only when the problem is specific
Resources gathers official docs, community threads, source code, and Skills entry points in one place.
What the homepage gives you
Which guide should I read first? When do I go back to the docs?
Read the intro first, then finish install and launch. Use Resources only when the question becomes specific enough to compare docs and community links.
Learning map
Five stages take you from the first conversation to proactive automation.
Install and LaunchModels and AuthChannelsIdentity and MemoryAutomation
How it works
Three moves to turn OpenClaw from confusing into usable
Build the map first, run the main path second, and use the resource hub only when you hit a concrete blocker.
01
Know which stage you are in
The intro and five-stage map tell you where install, models, channels, memory, and automation fit.
02
Finish one clean main path
Install first, get the first conversation working, then move into models, channels, identity, and automation.
03
Search only when the problem is specific
Resources gathers official docs, community threads, source code, and Skills entry points in one place.
Learning path
Five stages that move OpenClaw from talking to doing work
Each stage has a clear goal, a core lesson, and the next step, so the sequence does not collapse into a pile of concepts.
Phase 1
Install and Launch
Explain environment setup, installation, Gateway, and the first conversation in one pass.
Stage goals
- Prepare the environment
- Install OpenClaw successfully
- Confirm Gateway is healthy
Core lesson
OpenClaw from Scratch 02 | Get It Running First: Install, Onboard, Dashboard, Gateway
Phase 2
Models and Authentication
Untangle Provider, Model, and Auth so the most common confusion stops feeling mysterious.
Stage goals
- Understand the difference between Provider and Model
- Clarify login and authentication paths
- Pick one default model path
Core lesson
OpenClaw from Scratch 03 | Hook Up the Brain: Models, Providers, and Auth
Phase 3
Channels and Connections
Connect chat channels so the assistant leaves the browser and enters your real workflow entry points.
Stage goals
- Understand the relationship between Gateway and Channel
- Configure the first external channel
- Complete Telegram pairing
Core lesson
OpenClaw from Scratch 04 | Make It Speak for Real: Telegram and Chat Channels
Phase 4
Identity and Memory
Use identity files and long-term memory to turn a generic AI into something that feels like your own teammate.
Stage goals
- Understand the responsibilities of SOUL, USER, IDENTITY, and AGENTS
- Write settings that actually change behavior
- Define boundaries for long-term memory
Core lesson
OpenClaw from Scratch 05 | Make It Feel Like Your Assistant: SOUL, USER, IDENTITY, AGENTS
Phase 5
Automation
Install Skills, understand ClawHub, turn on Heartbeat and Cron, and let the assistant start doing work proactively.
Stage goals
- Understand how Skills relate to tool implementations
- Browse and install Skills confidently
- Separate the jobs of Heartbeat and Cron
Core lesson
OpenClaw from Scratch 06 | Get It Working: Skills, ClawHub, Heartbeat, Cron
Why OpenClaw101
Why not just read the official docs front to back
The official docs define the product. This site translates the first-time learning order, decision points, and common traps into a more guided experience.
What this site gives you
A clear learning order instead of a flat doc tree
The minimum goal for each stage
A faster path to the right troubleshooting entry point
Language optimized for the first successful setup
What the official docs are still best at
Verify commands, parameters, and exact syntax
Check the latest feature boundaries
Confirm whether a capability exists
Read canonical release and version details
Featured resources
Save the links you will keep opening later
The guide keeps you moving. This section saves the entry points you will revisit over and over once questions become specific.
OpenClaw Docs
Official Getting Started Guide
The most authoritative starting point. Best read alongside the guide to verify install commands and the core flow.
OfficialChinesegetting startedinstall
Open resource
GitHub
GitHub Repository
The first place to inspect source code, issues, release pace, and community feedback.
UpdatesEnglishsourceissues
Open resource
ClawHub
ClawHub Skill Ecosystem
The place to browse, install, and understand Skills once you move into automation.
SkillsEnglishskillsecosystem
Open resource
FAQ
Four questions people usually have first
I have never installed OpenClaw. Where should I start?
Start with the intro and the install lesson. Do not begin by searching GitHub or forums blind.
I already have it running. Is this site still useful?
Yes. The later stages turn a working setup into something that feels reliable and productive.
When should I use Guide vs Resources?
Use Guide when the order is unclear. Use Resources when the category of the problem is already obvious.
Why does the homepage look like a product site?
Because the first problem is not reading articles. It is deciding how to start and where to go next.
Start now
Start now instead of pinballing across docs
Run the main path first, then reach for references only when you need them. That gets you to a real setup faster.