---
name: openclaw
description: OpenClaw personal AI assistant gateway
metadata:
  version: "1.0.0"
  vibestack:
    main: false
---

# OpenClaw Skill

[OpenClaw](https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw) - a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices with multi-channel messaging support.

## Features

- Local-first AI assistant
- Multi-channel messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord
- WebSocket gateway for unified control
- Web UI dashboard
- Skills/tools system

## Configuration

| Variable | Description | Default |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `OPENCLAW_PORT` | Gateway port | `18789` |
| `OPENCLAW_DOMAIN` | Domain for Caddy auto-config | (none) |
| `OPENCLAW_DATA_DIR` | Data directory | `/data/openclaw` |
| `ANTHROPIC_API_KEY` | API key for Claude | (required) |

## Setup

After the skill starts, complete onboarding:

```bash
# Via ttyd terminal or exec into container
openclaw onboard
```

This wizard configures:
- Workspace settings
- Channel integrations (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)
- Skills installation

## Usage

### Web UI

Access the dashboard at `http://localhost:18789` (or via Caddy proxy).

### CLI

```bash
# Send a message
openclaw send "Hello, what can you do?"

# Invoke with thinking
openclaw invoke --think "Plan my day"
```

### Channels

Configure channels via onboarding or environment:
- WhatsApp: Requires WhatsApp Business API
- Telegram: Bot token
- Slack: OAuth app
- Discord: Bot token

## Architecture

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              OpenClaw Gateway           │
│                :18789                   │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  WebSocket Control Plane                │
│  ├── Sessions                           │
│  ├── Channels (WhatsApp, Telegram...)   │
│  └── Tools/Skills                       │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Web UI Dashboard                       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
         │
         ▼
   Claude / LLM
```

## Integration with VibeStack

OpenClaw can use the same Claude API key as the claude skill. It provides a different interface - messaging-focused rather than terminal-focused.