OpenClaw Setup Guide: Install and Configure Your AI Agent

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0800

Want a personal AI agent that runs 24/7 on your computer, responds through Telegram or WhatsApp, and actually executes tasks — not just chats? That is exactly what OpenClaw does. It is an open-source AI agent gateway that turns your machine into a command center for AI-powered automation.

This guide walks you through the complete OpenClaw setup process: from installation to connecting messaging platforms, configuring AI models, installing Skills, and locking down security. By the end, you will have a working personal AI agent you can message from anywhere.

OpenClaw 2026.3.1: WebSocket Streaming, Agent Routing, and K8s Support

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0800

OpenClaw just dropped version 2026.3.1 — and this one matters. WebSocket-first streaming for OpenAI models, native Kubernetes health checks, a proper agent routing CLI, and Claude 4.6 adaptive thinking enabled by default.

If you’re running OpenClaw in production or considering it for your AI agent workflow, this guide covers every meaningful change in the release, what it means for your setup, and how to configure the new features.

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OpenClaw Setup Guide: Install and Configure Your AI Agent

OpenClaw 2026.3.1: WebSocket Streaming, Agent Routing, and K8s Support