This series will guide users through installing OpenClaw on local hardware and optional VS cloud-based setupsacross three platforms: Mac Mini, Windows 11, and Linux.
1. LOCAL HARDWARE INSTALLS
Mac Mini (macOS)
- Pre-requisites: Install Homebrew, Xcode Command Line Tools
- Steps:
- Troubleshooting: Address M1-specific issues
- Testing: Run OpenClaw on macOS
Windows 11
- Pre-requisites: Install Visual Studio (for compiling), DirectX for graphics
- Steps:
- Troubleshooting: Fix issues with permissions or DirectX
- Testing: Run OpenClaw on Windows 11
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
- Pre-requisites: Update system, install necessary dependencies
- Steps:
- Troubleshooting: Resolve dependency conflicts
- Testing: Run OpenClaw on Linux
2. OPTIONAL VS CLOUD-BASED INSTALLS
Cloud-based Virtual Servers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Pre-requisites: Set up a virtual server instance (Ubuntu/Windows)
- Steps:
- Troubleshooting: Ensure correct cloud permissions, network access, and resources (e.g., GPU support)
- Testing: Ensure OpenClaw runs correctly in the cloud environment