Ultimate Clawdbot Tutorial: How to Set up & Use for Beginners (OpenClaw)​

Claudebot is changing the game when it comes to AI assistance. The AI community is exploding over this tool right now and for good reason. Unlike Chad GPT,

Claude or Gemini that live in browser tabs, Claudebot is a 24/7 AI assistant that runs directly on your computer. It

remembers everything, controls your entire machine, and it can do anything a human can do on a computer. By the end of this video, you'll have your own AI employees set up and working for you

non-stop, and it's way easier than you think. Later in this video, you'll see

think. Later in this video, you'll see how Claudebot can write emails, manage projects, create files, browse the web, even order products online, all through

simple text messages on Telegram, WhatsApp. So, let's dive in. So, what

WhatsApp. So, let's dive in. So, what

exactly is Clawbot? Quick note first, this tool is now officially called OpenClaw. Same project, same developer,

OpenClaw. Same project, same developer, just a new name. You might see both names online, but it's the exact same tool. We'll mostly use Claudebot in this

tool. We'll mostly use Claudebot in this video since that's what most people know it as. Now, most AI tools today live in

it as. Now, most AI tools today live in a browser. You open a tab, ask a

a browser. You open a tab, ask a question, get an answer, and once you close that tab, everything just disappears. They're useful, but they

disappears. They're useful, but they don't really feel like assistants. They

feel more like tools that need to be reopened over and over again. That's

exactly the problem Claudebot is trying to solve. Claudebot is a self-hosted AI

to solve. Claudebot is a self-hosted AI assistant that runs directly on your own computer. Instead of living inside a web

computer. Instead of living inside a web interface, it connects to dedicated AI models like Claude or Chad GPT for its intelligence while the agent itself

lives locally on your PC. What makes

that interesting is what it can actually do. Claudebot isn't just limited to

do. Claudebot isn't just limited to chat. It can connect to Telegram, Slack,

chat. It can connect to Telegram, Slack, Discord, Google, and other tools depending on how it's configured. It can

write code, build applications, do research, create lists, or handle tasks that would normally require bouncing between multiple tabs. Because it's

running locally, everything stays on the machine. Conversations, files, context,

machine. Conversations, files, context, none of that is sitting on some random third-party server. That's the real

third-party server. That's the real advantage here. With the right

advantage here. With the right configuration, Claudebot feels way less like a typical AI chatbot and a lot more like an actual assistant that understands workflows and can interact

with the computer. It can help build full projects, manage research, or automate things in the background, all while being controlled through Telegram or whatever platform is preferred. There

are three parts about Claudebot that make it stand out from every other AI tool available right now. First, full

computer control. Claudebot can control everything on the computer it's running on. It can pop open browsers, work in

on. It can pop open browsers, work in Google Docs, look at Apple notes, write notion documents, look at emails, send emails, respond to emails. Literally

anything that can be done on a computer, Claudebot can do. There are absolutely no guardrails on this whatsoever. It's

completely unhinged in the best way possible. Second, infinite memory.

possible. Second, infinite memory.

Claudebot has a really complex memory system where everything said and everything done is constantly saved.

After every chat session, it takes what was discussed and all the important details and saves them to memory. Third,

messaging interface. Claudebot is

completely interfaced through messaging services. Give the bot a name, give it a

services. Give the bot a name, give it a logo. It makes the experience a lot more

logo. It makes the experience a lot more fun and personal. Control it through Telegram iMessage WhatsApp Discord.

There are over 20 different messaging apps that work with Claudebot. From

anywhere in the world, someone can open their messaging app and say, "Write this document. respond to this email, go on

document. respond to this email, go on Amazon and buy this product. Claudebot

goes and does it. This is what tools like Claude Co-work wanted to be but never achieved because they were locked in a browser. Claudebot actually

delivers on that promise. Before getting

into setup, let's clear up some common misconceptions that come up a lot in discussions about Claudebot. Myth number

one, you need a Mac Mini or special hardware. reality. Claudebot runs on

hardware. reality. Claudebot runs on pretty much any modern device, whether that's Mac, Windows, or even Linux.

There's no special hardware requirement and no need to dedicate a machine just for this. It doesn't use a ton of system

for this. It doesn't use a ton of system resources because it's not running a full language model locally. Claudebot

just connects to existing AI models from providers like Anthropic or OpenAI. The

computer is mainly just running the agent itself. That said, some people do

agent itself. That said, some people do choose to run Claudebot on a dedicated device like an old laptop or a small desktop computer, so it can operate 247

even when the main computer is off. But

that's completely optional. Myth number

two, it's super expensive. Reality,

Claudebot itself is completely free to use. No one pays for the software or the

use. No one pays for the software or the agent. What is needed is an API key from

agent. What is needed is an API key from an AI provider like Enthropic or OpenAI.

And that's where cost comes in. How much

gets spent really depends on how often it's used and which model is chosen as the default. More powerful or newer

the default. More powerful or newer models will cost more per request, but they also tend to give better results.

There's a trade-off there. Lower tier

models are cheaper, but the experience can feel a bit more limited. On top of that, some of Claudebot's advanced features rely on additional third-party services, which means extra API keys and

potentially extra cost. So, while

Claudebot itself is free, the total cost can vary quite a bit depending on configuration and usage. Myth number

three, it's technically difficult to set up. Reality, the setup isn't completely

up. Reality, the setup isn't completely plugandplay, especially for anyone not used to working with the terminal or dealing with API keys. There are a few moving parts and it can feel a bit

intimidating at first. Setup involves

installing things like Node.js, JS, adding API keys, and setting up whichever messaging platform will be used, like creating a Telegram bot. Some

of that involves running terminal commands and in a few cases, editing JSON files, which can be unfamiliar territory for non-developers. The good

news is that once everything is configured properly, Claudebot runs very smoothly and settings rarely need to be touched again. It's mostly just a

touched again. It's mostly just a one-time setup. The documentation

one-time setup. The documentation definitely helps, but there may be a few bugs or rough edges along the way, especially around API keys and gateway tokens. If comfortable following guides

tokens. If comfortable following guides and using basic terminal commands, everything should be up and running in about 30 to 60 minutes. The hardest part is usually just getting all the keys set

up correctly and making sure the messaging platform connects properly.

Myth number four, it's risky or dangerous. Reality, yes, it's powerful.

dangerous. Reality, yes, it's powerful.

Clawbot can control the entire computer, but permissions are controlled by the user. The recommendation is to start

user. The recommendation is to start small, build trust, and gradually expand what the bot is allowed to do. Just like

hiring a new employee, start with simple tasks and build up to complex workflows.

Let's talk hardware for a moment. There

are three main options for running Clawbot. Option one, use the main

Clawbot. Option one, use the main computer. This works perfectly fine. The

computer. This works perfectly fine. The

only downside is that the agent sleeps when the computer is off. So, if the computer gets shut down at night, Claudebot won't be accessible until it's turned back on. Option two, a dedicated

device. This could be an old laptop

device. This could be an old laptop sitting in a closet, a small desktop, or even a budget mini PC. The benefit here is that Claudebot can run silently 24/7

with low power consumption. Option

three, virtual private server. This is

for advanced users who want cloud-based hosting. Claudebot runs on a server

hosting. Claudebot runs on a server somewhere in the cloud and is always accessible from anywhere. This requires

more technical knowledge but offers maximum uptime. The bottom line, no one

maximum uptime. The bottom line, no one needs to buy new hardware to use Claudebot. Use what's already available.

Claudebot. Use what's already available.

If Claudebot becomes essential after a week of use, then consider upgrading to a dedicated device for 24/7 operation.

But start simple. This is important to understand. Claudebot itself is

understand. Claudebot itself is completely free and open-source. But it

needs a brain to power it, an AI model.

This is where cost comes in. There are

four main options ranked by price and capability. Option one, Miniax, the

capability. Option one, Miniax, the budget king. About $10 a month. Great

budget king. About $10 a month. Great

intelligence, decent personality, best value for money. The downside is it feels less human. But for anyone watching their budget, this is a solid choice. Option two, Chad GPT Pro. $100

choice. Option two, Chad GPT Pro. $100

to $200 a month dependent on the plan.

Very intelligent. The latest GPT models are no joke. The problem, robotic personality. It feels like talking to an

personality. It feels like talking to an AI, not an employee. Anyone with an existing chat GPT subscription can use that without additional cost. Option

three, Claude Max, $200 a month. This

option offers the best personality by far. Claude Opus 4.5 genuinely feels

far. Claude Opus 4.5 genuinely feels human. It makes the entire experience

human. It makes the entire experience fun. When the bot responds, it doesn't

fun. When the bot responds, it doesn't feel like AI. It feels like conversing with a real person. When using Claudebot all day, every day, personality makes a

huge difference in the experience. When

responses feel robotic, it kills the illusion of having an employee. When

responses feel natural and human, the entire workflow becomes more enjoyable.

Option four, Clawed API. $500 to $1,000 plus per month. Unlimited usage, but cost can get very expensive very fast.

only worth it for extremely heavy use cases. If budget allows, go Claude Max

cases. If budget allows, go Claude Max for the personality. If saving money, go Miniax. If there's already a Chad GBT

Miniax. If there's already a Chad GBT Pro subscription, use that. So, those

are the costs for running Claudebot.

Anywhere from $10 to $200 a month, depending on which model is chosen, and that's just for one AI service. Now, if

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to pro. All right, now let's install Clawbot. This is the part everyone

Clawbot. This is the part everyone thinks is hard. It's not. One line of code. Here's exactly how to do this.

code. Here's exactly how to do this.

Step one, go to clawedbot. You can

search for either clawbot or open claw and you'll find it. Scroll down to quick start. There's a command right there.

start. There's a command right there.

Hit copy. Step two, open terminal. On

Mac, hit command space. Type terminal.

Press enter. On Windows, search for command prompt or PowerShell on Linux.

Open the terminal application. Step

three, paste the command. Hit enter.

Done. That one line installs Claudebot.

What happens next is an onboarding session that walks through the entire configuration automatically. The first

configuration automatically. The first screen will say, I understand this is very powerful and very risky. Hit yes to continue. Then the onboarding flow

continue. Then the onboarding flow begins. First screen, choose the

begins. First screen, choose the onboarding mode. Select quick start for

onboarding mode. Select quick start for the fastest and easiest setup. It gets

everything up and running without needing to tweak a bunch of settings right away. Next screen, choose the AI

right away. Next screen, choose the AI provider. This is where the decision is

provider. This is where the decision is made about which model Claudebot will use for its intelligence. Options

include Anthropic for Claude, OpenAI for Chad GPT, Miniaax for budget friendly, and several others. This isn't a permanent decision. Providers can be

permanent decision. Providers can be switched later. It really comes down to

switched later. It really comes down to personal preference and budget. For this

tutorial, let's select OpenAI. After

selecting OpenAI as the provider, choose OpenAI API key and paste in the key that was created earlier. If that key hasn't been created yet, pause the setup. Go to

platform.opai.com.

Create an API key. Copy it and paste it into Claudebot. Next, Claudebot will ask

into Claudebot. Next, Claudebot will ask to pick a default model. There are quite a few models available. And this part is about balance. More powerful or newer

about balance. More powerful or newer models will generally give better results, but they'll also burn through credits a lot faster. For this setup, we'll choose GPT 5.2. It's highly

intelligent and offers excellent performance for most tasks. Next screen,

skills. This is where capabilities are selected. Claudebot can control Apple

selected. Claudebot can control Apple notes, notion things, three to-do lists, PowerPoint, and many other applications.

There's a full marketplace of skills.

Just select whatever apps and tools are used regularly. More skills can always

used regularly. More skills can always be added later, so there's no need to go crazy selecting everything right now.

Start with three to five core skills and expand from there. Last screen,

messaging setup. This is how communication with the bot happens.

Options include Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage, Discord, Slack, and more.

Telegram is a popular choice because the app is clean, simple, and many people use it specifically for their AI assistant without mixing in personal conversations. But any messaging

conversations. But any messaging platform works perfectly fine. Setup is

super easy. Enter the token of your Telegram bot, connect it to Claudebot, and you're done. That's it. 5 to 10 minutes start to finish. Claudebot is

now installed and ready to go. Now comes

the fun part. Think of this like hiring a new employee. First day on the job, it's time to get to know each other.

Step one, give the bot a name. Open the

messaging app and send the first message telling it what name to use. For

example, your name is Alex or I'm going to call you Luna or whatever name is chosen. This makes interactions feel

chosen. This makes interactions feel more personal and fun. Instead of

talking to Claudebot, it becomes a named assistant. Step two, get to know each

assistant. Step two, get to know each other. Send a follow-up message to build

other. Send a follow-up message to build a working relationship. A good message might be, "Let's get to know each other and build a good working relationship.

I'm going to tell you about myself. Then

please ask me any questions you want."

Then just brain dump. Talk about work goals, daily tasks, tools used, hobbies, preferences, anything. The more

preferences, anything. The more information shared, the better. What

this does is create a memory foundation.

Every conversation from here on out, Claudebot pulls from this memory to make sure it's doing relevant work. Step

three, test it out with simple tasks.

Start small. Ask it to write an email, create a document, do some research, organize some information, then build up to more complex workflows. The memory

system is key here. Claudebot remembers

everything. It learns preferences, style, how things should be done. The

longer it's used, the better it gets.

Some users set up daily briefs where Claudebot sends a message every morning with tasks for the day, reminders, and anything important that needs attention.

This can be requested during the initial conversation. The goal is to build trust

conversation. The goal is to build trust gradually, just like training a new employee. Start with simple tasks and

employee. Start with simple tasks and increase complexity over time. Once

Claudebot is set up, the real fun begins. Here are six things Cloudbot can

begins. Here are six things Cloudbot can actually do that make it incredibly powerful. Number one, email management.

powerful. Number one, email management.

Set up Gmail accounts specifically for Claudebot. When an email arrives,

Claudebot. When an email arrives, forward it to the bot and say, "Respond to this or do this or schedule an event or remind me about this email later."

Claudebot can respond to emails, schedule events, handle reminders, and basically function as a full email assistant. Number two, document

assistant. Number two, document creation. Claudebot can pop open

creation. Claudebot can pop open browsers, work in Google Docs, look at Apple notes, write notion documents, anything that can be done on a computer with documents, Claudebot can handle it.

Number three, project management. Tell

Claudebot to build a canban board to track tasks and projects. The bot can vibe code an entire project management board using Claude code. Then tasks can be added to the backlog. The bot works

through them and everything stays organized in one place. Number four,

code and development. Tell Claudebot,

"Build me a simple to-do list app with a clean interface." Claudebot will vibe

clean interface." Claudebot will vibe code an entire working application with buttons, checkboxes, and a user interface. Not just code, an actual

interface. Not just code, an actual clickable app that works right away. No

coding knowledge needed. Just describe

what you want and Claudebot builds it.

Number five, second brain and knowledge organization. set up an organization

organization. set up an organization system where ideas for videos, tweets, or just random thoughts can be texted to Claudebot. The bot takes that

Claudebot. The bot takes that information and organizes it into different folders. Text a tweet idea, it

different folders. Text a tweet idea, it goes in one folder. Text an app idea, it goes in another. Text something for research, it gets filed appropriately. A

completely personalized second brain system. Number six, shopping and general

system. Number six, shopping and general automation. Tell Claudebot to go on

automation. Tell Claudebot to go on Amazon and buy a product or give it any task that can be done on a computer with full bash command access and complete computer control. Claudebot can handle

computer control. Claudebot can handle virtually any workflow. The key mindset here is this. If a human being can do it on a computer, Claudebot can do it.

There are no guardrails. It's completely

unhinged. And that's what makes it so powerful. What makes Claudebot really

powerful. What makes Claudebot really amazing is it's completely extensible and customizable. That means any

and customizable. That means any functionality can be added to Claudebot.

It has full use of skills and a full marketplace of skills as well. It has

skills to control Apple notes, skills to control notion, skills to pop open claude code and vibe code, skills to make PowerPoint presentations, skills to manage to-do lists like things 3. Any

functionality needed can be added. Just

choose whatever apps from the skills list are used regularly and Claudebot integrates with them. This makes

Cloudbot incredibly flexible and adaptable to whatever workflow is needed. This isn't just a cool tool.

needed. This isn't just a cool tool.

This is the future arriving early. The

AI community is exploding over Cloudbot for a reason. This technology is going to change how work gets done. Junior

ROS assistants administrative positions, a lot of these jobs are about to change dramatically. Looking at the

math, $10 to $200 a month for 24/7 AI employee versus $3,000 to $5,000 a month for a human assistant. The economics are

brutal. This will disrupt the workforce.

brutal. This will disrupt the workforce.

There is no question about that. There

are two choices here. Fight the

innovation and lose or embrace it. Be on

the cutting edge and win. This isn't

meant to scare anyone. It's meant to encourage action now while there is still advantage. Early adopters will

still advantage. Early adopters will dominate. People who wait will be left

dominate. People who wait will be left behind. The world isn't prepared for

behind. The world isn't prepared for this, but anyone watching this video can be prepared. Don't wait. Install

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