OpenClaw setup guides for every path: Mac, Linux, Windows, Docker, Podman, VPS and cloud — plus WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord and Slack channels.
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OpenClaw v2026.3.8 introduces built-in backup and restore commands. Here's how to use openclaw backup create and verify, when to run them, and how to automate backups for production deployments.
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OpenClaw v2026.3.12 ships a completely redesigned gateway dashboard with modular panels, a command palette, mobile tabs, and powerful chat tools. Here's every change explained.
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A step-by-step guide to enabling bundled skills, installing community skills from ClawHub, adding workspace skills, and managing dependencies — for all 53+ available skills.
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v2026.2.21 adds /vc voice join/leave, auto-join on mention, realtime voice conversations, live streaming draft replies, and lifecycle reactions — here's how to configure all of it.
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OpenClaw now supports Claude Sonnet 4.6 natively. Here's what changed, how to switch models, and what the upgrade means for your AI assistant's performance.
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OpenClaw now ships a native Apple Watch companion app. Here's what it can do, how the pairing works, and why it's a game-changer for hands-free AI access.
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OpenClaw's built-in cron scheduler lets you run AI-powered tasks on any schedule. Here's everything you need to know — from basic setup to per-job webhooks, stagger scheduling, and token usage
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OpenClaw's iOS experience has expanded significantly — Share Extension, background Talk Mode, APNs wake, QR onboarding, and the new Apple Watch companion. Here's how it all fits together.
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OpenClaw now supports native Slack streaming — responses appear character-by-character, like ChatGPT. Here's how to set up Slack integration and enable the new streaming modes.
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One guide covering all four major messaging channel integrations for OpenClaw. Exact commands, API credentials, webhook setup, and testing for each platform.
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Step-by-step guide to deploying OpenClaw on Fly.io and Render. Covers configuration, secrets, persistent storage, health checks, and cost comparison for each platform.
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Deploy OpenClaw on a Hetzner or DigitalOcean VPS with Tailscale for secure remote access. Step-by-step: server setup, Docker, SSH tunnels, and monitoring.
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