Getting Started
Install ClawManager, launch it for the first time, and get your AI agent running in minutes.
What is ClawManager?
ClawManager is a desktop control center for your AI agent powered by OpenClaw. It lets you manage AI models, messaging connections, skills, automation, and security - all from one interface. No command line required.
Under the hood, ClawManager talks to the OpenClaw Gateway - the engine that actually runs your agent. ClawManager is the friendly dashboard that makes it all accessible.
System Requirements
| Operating System | macOS (Apple Silicon or Intel), Windows 10+, or Linux (x64 / ARM64) |
| Node.js | v18 or later (ClawManager can install this for you) |
| OpenClaw | Installed via ClawManager or npm i -g openclaw |
| AI API Key | At least one provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.) - or use a free local model via Ollama |
| Disk Space | ~200 MB for the app + OpenClaw |
Installation
Download the App
Head to the ClawManager homepage and download the installer for your platform. ClawManager auto-detects your OS and offers the right download.
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | ClawManager-arm64.dmg |
| macOS (Intel) | ClawManager-x64.dmg |
| Windows | ClawManager-Setup.exe |
| Linux (x64) | ClawManager-x86_64.AppImage |
| Linux (ARM64) | ClawManager-arm64.AppImage |
Windows + WSL
On Windows, ClawManager can detect and offer to use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). The setup wizard will guide you through this automatically. WSL is recommended for the best experience on Windows.
First Launch & Setup Wizard
When you open ClawManager for the first time, the Setup Wizard walks you through everything you need to get running:
- 1Install OpenClaw - ClawManager checks if OpenClaw is installed and helps you install or update it if needed.
- 2Hatch Your Agent 🥚 - The Hatch Wizard helps you create your first agent with a name, personality, and emoji.
- 3Connect a Model - Add at least one AI provider (like Anthropic, OpenAI, or a free local model via Ollama) so your agent has a brain.
- 4Configure Tools - Choose a tool preset that controls what your agent can access (files, shell, web, etc.).
💡 Tip: You can re-run the setup wizard anytime from the Setup tab in ClawManager. Each step shows its current status so you can see what's complete and what needs attention.
After Setup
Once setup is complete, ClawManager opens to the Home page - your system overview. From here you can:
- •See all your agents and their status at a glance
- •Quick-access buttons to restart the gateway or reload config
- •Monitor live activity and recent events
- •Check system status cards for configuration health
Use the sidebar to navigate between agent settings (identity, memory, permissions) and system settings (models, connections, skills, security).
Next Steps
Now that ClawManager is running, head to Models & Providers to connect your AI models, or jump to Connections to wire up a messaging platform like Telegram or Discord.
