Documentation
Browse our guides to get started with OpenClaw.
Getting Started
OpenClaw 101: 5-Minute Quick Install (Beginner-Friendly)
A step-by-step OpenClaw installation guide for beginners. Set up your first AI agent on Mac or Windows in under 5 minutes.
Clawdbot vs MoltBot vs OpenClaw: What Happened and How to Migrate Safely
The project has been renamed twice: Clawdbot → MoltBot → OpenClaw. Learn why the changes happened and how to migrate your existing setup in minutes.
Error Dictionary
Fix: gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected
Step-by-step fix for the 'gyp: No Xcode or CLT version detected' error when installing OpenClaw on macOS or Windows.
Fix: EACCES: permission denied
Step-by-step fix for 'EACCES: permission denied' errors when running npm install for OpenClaw.
Fix: npm ERR! code ERESOLVE
Step-by-step fix for 'npm ERR! code ERESOLVE' dependency conflict errors when installing OpenClaw.
Fix: EADDRINUSE: address already in use :::3000
Step-by-step fix for 'EADDRINUSE: address already in use' port conflict when starting OpenClaw.
Fix: Cannot find module 'sharp' or 'better-sqlite3'
Step-by-step fix for 'Cannot find module' errors when running OpenClaw after installation.
Fix: 401 Unauthorized / Invalid API Key
Step-by-step fix for '401 Unauthorized' or 'Invalid API Key' errors when using OpenClaw with OpenAI or Anthropic.
Fix: 429 Too Many Requests / Insufficient Quota
Step-by-step fix for '429 Too Many Requests' or 'Insufficient Quota' errors when using OpenClaw with OpenAI or Anthropic.
Fix: Can't Access localhost:3000 on Windows WSL2
Step-by-step fix for Windows WSL2 users who can't access OpenClaw at localhost:3000 even though the server is running.
OpenClaw Error Dictionary
Find the fix for your specific OpenClaw error. Step-by-step solutions for installation, runtime, API, and Windows issues.