Frequently Asked Questions

General

Q: What is OpenClaw?

A: OpenClaw is a self-hosted AI gateway that connects messaging applications to AI agents.

Q: Is OpenClaw free?

A: OpenClaw is open source and free to use. You only pay for the AI API costs.

Q: What platforms does OpenClaw support?

A: OpenClaw supports WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, and more messaging platforms.

Q: Can I use OpenClaw for commercial purposes?

A: Yes, OpenClaw is released under the Apache 2.0 license and can be used commercially.

Technical

Q: What are the system requirements?

A: OpenClaw requires Node.js 22 or higher and can be run on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Q: Does OpenClaw support Docker?

A: Yes, OpenClaw provides official Docker images for easy deployment.

Q: How do I update OpenClaw?

A: You can update OpenClaw by running npm update -g openclaw-gateway or pulling the latest Docker image.