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The project has been renamed twice: Clawdbot → MoltBot → OpenClaw. This site covers installation, migration, and troubleshooting for all versions. Read the migration guide →
From zero to a working OpenClaw agent in 5 minutes — no theory, just commands.
Error codes, failed installs, runtime issues, and step-by-step fixes.
Sandbox configuration, Docker isolation, and permission boundary setup.
Run OpenClaw 24/7 on a cloud server. VPS setup, PM2 process manager, and server security.
OpenClaw (formerly MoltBot and Clawdbot) is an open-source AI agent framework designed to help developers and power users build, run, and manage autonomous agents powered by large language models such as OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude.
Unlike simple chat interfaces, OpenClaw runs as a local or server-side agent with access to tools, files, and system commands. This makes it powerful—but also more complex to install, configure, and operate safely.
This site exists to document the parts that official docs often skip.
If you tried to install OpenClaw and got stuck, you're not alone.
Many users run into issues such as:
Official documentation usually assumes prior experience with Node.js, Docker, or Linux environments. ClawStart focuses on practical, copy-paste-ready instructions that actually work in real-world setups.
Yes. The project has been renamed twice: Clawdbot → MoltBot → OpenClaw.
If you are searching for Clawdbot installation, MoltBot errors, or migration guides, you are in the right place. The core project remains the same—the name changes were part of rebranding and trademark alignment efforts.
This guide covers both names and provides clear migration steps for existing Clawdbot users.
This site is structured as a growing knowledge base, including:
All guides are written for clarity first—no unnecessary theory, just commands, explanations, and fixes.
ClawStart is built for:
If your goal is to get a working AI agent running in minutes—not hours—this guide is for you.
Common questions about OpenClaw installation, Clawdbot migration, and usage.
OpenClaw is used to run autonomous AI agents powered by large language models such as OpenAI GPT and Anthropic Claude. It allows agents to execute tasks, call tools, read files, and interact with systems beyond a simple chat interface.
OpenClaw is commonly used for research automation, workflow agents, developer tooling, and long-running AI tasks.
Yes. OpenClaw is an open-source project. You can install and run it locally or on your own server for free.
However, you will still need an API key from providers like OpenAI or Anthropic, which may incur usage-based costs.
The project has been renamed twice: Clawdbot → MoltBot → OpenClaw. These rebrands were done to avoid trademark confusion and to better reflect the project's evolving architecture.
If you are searching for Clawdbot or MoltBot installation guides, errors, or documentation, ClawStart covers all versions and explains how to migrate safely.
The fastest way to install OpenClaw is using Node.js 18+ on macOS, Windows (via WSL2), or Linux.
We provide a step-by-step guide with copy-paste commands in our Quick Install Guide, including environment setup and API key configuration.
Common reasons include:
We maintain a continuously updated Troubleshooting & Error Dictionary covering the most frequent OpenClaw startup problems.
OpenClaw can execute system commands and access files, which makes security configuration critical.
We strongly recommend running OpenClaw inside a sandboxed environment (such as Docker or restricted permissions) and following best practices before deploying it on a server.
Yes. OpenClaw can be deployed on most Linux-based VPS providers.
Running OpenClaw on a server allows 24/7 operation and avoids keeping your local machine online. Our guides include recommended VPS setups and security considerations for production use.
No. ClawStart is a community-maintained, unofficial guide.
We are not affiliated with the OpenClaw project or its creators. Our goal is to provide clearer documentation, practical fixes, and real-world setup guides based on user experience.
In the future, this site may offer hardened sandbox templates, VPS deployment checklists, and security-first OpenClaw configurations.
Free guides first. Paid tools only if they truly save you time.