Learning goals
- Understand the difference between Provider and Model
- Clarify login and authentication paths
- Pick one default model path
- Reduce first-time debugging cost
Phase 2
Models and Authentication
Untangle Provider, Model, and Auth so the most common confusion stops feeling mysterious.
Core guide
OpenClaw from Scratch 03 | Hook Up the Brain: Models, Providers, and Auth
Separate Provider, Model, and Auth clearly, and take a stable default-model path the first time.
Who the provider is
How to pick a model
Why auth breaks so often
Recommended resources for this stage
Save these entry points first
Official
Provider Overview
A good reference for understanding Providers, Models, and integration paths alongside lesson three.
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