1. Official resources
Start here—these are the most authoritative sources.
| Resource | Address |
|---|---|
| Official website | https://openclaw.ai |
| Official GitHub | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw |
| Official Chinese documentation | https://docs.openclaw.ai/zh-CN |
| iOS TestFlight | https://testflight.apple.com/join/cutCZt5s |
The official documentation covers basic functionality, how the AI agent works, and the recommended deployment approach. Read this before getting started.
2. Skills plugin library
Skills plugins are OpenClaw's core extension mechanism. Installing the right Skill is what enables the agent to perform specific types of tasks.
| Resource | Address |
|---|---|
| Official Chinese Skills Library | https://github.com/clawdbot-ai/awesome-openclaw-skills-zh |
| Popular Skills Collection | https://github.com/VoltAgent/awesome-openclaw-skills |
Common skill types include AI search, web scraping, auto-writing, API calls, schedule management, and file processing. Installation instructions are in each repository's README and typically come down to a single command.
3. Useful tools
One-click deployment script — https://github.com/miaoxworld/OpenClawInstaller
Automates Node.js environment setup, OpenClaw installation, and basic configuration. Recommended for newcomers to avoid manual troubleshooting.
AI API quota monitoring plugin — https://github.com/wusimpl/AntigravityQuotaWatcher
Tracks usage across AI API keys and alerts you when quota limits are approaching, preventing unexpected charges. Particularly useful when running multiple API keys simultaneously.
CLI Proxy API Gateway — https://github.com/router-for-me/CLIProxyAPI
Suited for scenarios where you need to route requests across multiple AI models or build a custom API gateway.
Docker image with pre-installed Chinese IM plugins — https://github.com/justlovemaki/OpenClaw-Docker-CN-IM
Comes with Feishu, DingTalk, WeCom, and QQ bot plugins pre-installed. Ideal for enterprise AI customer service deployments where you don't want to configure each IM channel separately.
4. Common CLI commands
Full command reference: https://appinn.com/openclaw-common-commands/
The commands you'll use most day-to-day:
npx openclaw # Run directly (no global install required)
openclaw gateway # Start the Gateway service
openclaw gateway --daemon # Run in the background
openclaw status # Check running status
openclaw skills # Manage installed skill plugins5. Cloud platform deployment guides
| Platform | Guide |
|---|---|
| AWS | https://aws.amazon.com/cn/blogs/china/openclaw-deployment-aws-mac/ |
| Alibaba Cloud | https://help.aliyun.com/zh/simple-application-server/use-cases/quickly-deploy-and-use-openclaw |
| Tencent Cloud | https://cloud.tencent.com/act/pro/lighthouse-moltbot |
| Volcano Engine | https://volcengine.com/activity/clawdbot |
| Baidu Cloud | https://cloud.baidu.com/product/BCC/moltbot.html |
These are official platform documentation pages. For anything platform-specific, check here first—the console instructions are the most accurate available.
Recommended getting-started order
If you're new to OpenClaw, work through these steps in order: read the official Chinese documentation first to understand the core concepts and how the agent works; install using the one-click deployment script or follow the official guide for your cloud platform; install a few common Skills plugins and test the basic functionality; configure a messaging channel (Telegram or WeCom) so the agent can receive instructions; once everything is running stably, consider moving to a VPS or cloud server for 24/7 uptime.
All the resources are listed above—refer to them as needed.