OpenClaw core is written in TypeScript. Node is the recommended runtime. Bun is not recommended for the Gateway — known issues with WhatsApp and Telegram channels; see Bun (experimental) for details.
Companion apps exist for macOS (menu bar app) and mobile nodes (iOS/Android). Windows and Linux companion apps are planned, but the Gateway is fully supported today. Native companion apps for Windows are also planned; the Gateway is recommended via WSL2.
Choose your OS
VPS and hosting
- VPS hub: VPS hosting - Fly.io: Fly.io - Hetzner (Docker): Hetzner - GCP (Compute Engine): GCP - Azure (Linux VM): Azure - exe.dev (VM + HTTPS proxy): exe.dev
Common links
- Install guide: Getting Started - Gateway runbook: Gateway - Gateway configuration: Configuration - Service status:
openclaw gateway status
Gateway service install (CLI)
Use one of these (all supported):
- Wizard (recommended):
openclaw onboard --install-daemon - Direct:
openclaw gateway install - Configure flow:
openclaw configure→ select Gateway service - Repair/migrate:
openclaw doctor(offers to install or fix the service)
The service target depends on OS:
- macOS: LaunchAgent (
ai.openclaw.gatewayorai.openclaw.<profile>; legacycom.openclaw.*) - Linux/WSL2: systemd user service (
openclaw-gateway[-<profile>].service) - Native Windows: Scheduled Task (
OpenClaw GatewayorOpenClaw Gateway (<profile>)), with a per-user Startup-folder login item fallback if task creation is denied