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.

You don't need to pay $20/mo for every AI tool. Here's an open-source stack that covers the same ground — for free: 1. Hyperframes → github.com/heygen-com/hyperframes Write HTML. Render video. Built for agents. 2. LibreChat → github.com/danny-avila/LibreChat Open-source ChatGPT alternative. Self-host it. 3. Claude Ads → github.com/AgriciDaniel/claude-ads Run Claude on your ad workflows locally. - This can be easily ported to Openclaw. 4. Fincept Terminal → github.com/Fincept-Corporation/FinceptTerminal Financial data terminal — no Bloomberg subscription needed. 5. Open-LLM-VTuber → github.com/Open-LLM-VTuber/Open-LLM-VTuber Build AI VTubers with any open LLM. 6. Open Higgsfield AI → github.com/Anil-matcha/Open-Higgsfield-AI Open-source alternative to closed AI playground tools. 7. Agentic Inbox → github.com/cloudflare/agentic-inbox Agentic email inbox. Let AI handle your inbox. 8. Toprank → github.com/nowork-studio/toprank SEO automation without the SaaS price tag. 9. Vibe-Trading → github.com/HKUDS/Vibe-Trading AI-assisted trading analysis. 10. Context Mode → github.com/mksglu/context-mode Persistent context management for LLM apps. The pattern: Almost every paid AI subscription has a solid open-source alternative. The gap is getting smaller. Bookmark this. Share it with someone still paying for things they can self-host. PS. I am currently experimenting with Hyperframes on Openclaw. I'll keep you updated how my AI Video editing journey evolves. :)

Hey all, we've updated the installation guide in the classroom to include a A-Z walkthrough with screenshots, examples, and all troubleshooting steps. If you're new here, starting with OpenClaw, and/or want to fortify your agent setup, this is where to start --> go to Classroom - Install Zo Computer (VPS) - Install OpenClaw on Zo - How to Connect Openrouter LLMs to Your OpenClaw - Setup Telegram and Launch OpenClaw We've also updated the guides on running health and security checks, optimising your agents, connecting Zo workspace to Telegram, and testing and optimising your LLMs directly. Keep building and ping either Peter or myself with any questions.

Did you know you can set and run custom automations from Zo Computer that execute in the background for you? Set the time interval, provide the instructions, run the automation in the background. Get research reports, status updates, run regular health checks ... We run a an automation that executes regular health checks on your OpenClaw gateway. Try the below setup yourself and have AI do your heavy lifting for you to ensure your agents are always running without hiccups. Happy building and ping us with your questions. *** Set up a custom automation to regularly check the connection to you OpenClaw sessions (gateway). This runs in the background for you, ensures you’re always connected, and will send regular session status reports for your email via your Zo workspace account e.g. **`<[email protected]>`** To set this up: 1. In Zo > Automations > click the ‘+’ for a new automation 2. Name your automation e..g **`openclaw-gateway-health`** 3. Set the schedule to Interval > Every 60 minutes 4. Paste the below system prompt into the prompt window, then Save. ``` “Check OpenClaw gateway health and restart if needed. 1. First check if gateway is responding via HTTP: curl -s --max-time 10 http://localhost:18789/health 2. If HTTP returns 200, check detailed health: openclaw health (timeout 20s) 3. If gateway is down or unresponsive: Kill any existing processes: pkill -9 -f "openclaw-gateway" Clear lock file: rm -f /root/.openclaw/.gateway.lock Load env: export $(grep -v '^#' /root/.openclaw/.env | xargs) Restart: nohup openclaw gateway --force >> /tmp/openclaw-gateway.log 2>&1 & Wait 15 seconds then verify with openclaw health 4. If restart fails, try again once more 5. Log all actions to /tmp/openclaw-agent-monitor.log 6. Report status: only when check failed, if restart was needed, and current health status” ```

Hey builders, how is everyone finding the OpenClaw setup modules and installation steps? We're currently adding lots of new resources and troubleshooting guides to make it even simpler and will be posting the updates soon. Here's a simple optimisation you can do now (both if you've already set up and still setting up) ** Connect Zo workspace to Telegram ** You can connect your entire Zo workspace via Telegram, meaning you can chat with your virtual computer setup with their built-in agent. I use it to check in with active terminals and enable/disable OpenClaw sessions from my phone. Here's the quick setup: In Zo, Settings > Channels > Connect your Telegram account to chat with Zo via Telegram > Add > follow the prompts to connect the Zo bot on Telegram. Once connected, run `/start` in Telegram to initiate. You can then send messages to @zo_computer_bot Things to ask: - Check active terminal status - Run openclaw gateway in the active terminal - List all my active terminal sessions - What LLMs do I currently have connected? ... Happy building and ping us with any questions Matt