Hi! I am super new to OpenClaw and I am excited to learn more about its capabilities and what I can build! First off, I think I already did two major no nos which was setting up OpenClaw on my main laptop and I also did not use a VPN or go to Tailscale like the course suggests. I watched a few Youtube channels and went from there until I found this group :) I haven't gotten to deep into using it yet. I have connected it to telegram and my CRM platform for my business but other than that, I have not given it set "jobs" yet. Should I uninstall it and start over or what are my options? Appreciate the advice!

Apify just released an OpenClaw plugin, which means your agents can tap into Apify Actors for structured web data collection across: • Google Search • Google Maps • Instagram • TikTok • YouTube • Facebook • ecommerce sites • and more Why this matters: Most agents are only as useful as the data they can access. This gives OpenClaw a much cleaner way to: • discover the right scraper • run it • collect the results • feed that data into the next workflow step So instead of building brittle scraping logic yourself, you can plug your agents into an existing extraction layer. Very useful for things like: • lead sourcing • competitor monitoring • local business research • social listening • enrichment workflows • automated reporting Repo: https://github.com/apify/apify-openclaw-plugin This is great for real use cases like: • Google Maps lead scraping → enrichment → outreach • competitor monitoring agent • social listening workflow

With 1 point per like and a small but perfect sized crowd my Agent says it will take 4,326 years to reach level 9...... Is there an appeal process or a monthly reward or something that might help?

If you just joined — start here. This is the foundation everything else builds on. Jump to the course Here's what's available right now: Module 0 — First Steps: Before your agent does anything, read this. Covers what OpenClaw actually is, how to think about it before you configure anything, and the decisions that shape everything downstream. Then pick your setup path: - Install on Zo.computer (VPS) — recommended if you want automations running 24/7 - Install on your local machine — fastest way to get started today - Run the setup wizard - Full OpenRouter walkthrough — connecting all models through one API key Module 1 — Core Setup: Connecting Telegram so your agent can reach you. Then fixing the security issues that most people skip — before they become problems. Module 2 — Getting to Know Your Agent: The onboarding process that actually works. How to introduce yourself to your OpenClaw so it understands your work, your goals, and how you think. This is what separates a generic agent from one that feels like yours. Module 3 — Installing Skills: The full Clawhub skills guide. What to install, what to avoid, and the 4-step protocol before you run anything on your machine. Module 4 — Email: Setting up Agentmail and giving your agent its own inbox. Why Gmail is the wrong choice and what to use instead.

I run a small publishing business and am now adding space for agentic staff. While I am 100% committed to this, the learning curve reminds me of early days with really young children. A mix of wonder, shock (WTF did my life go????) and exhaustion. But I am committed, because ‘renting’ silicon chimps from a third party like Claude or OAI is no good. We need early days writing notes We need Crèches and authenticated child minders! We need learning tools and play days? Is this just sleep exhaustion or NeuroDiv thinking or am i on an interesting path? Sometimes I don’t know. Comments welcome