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-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"url": "https://docs.stripe.com",
"items_limit": 10
}'Built for production
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# Getting Started - OpenClaw ## [](#getting-started)Getting Started Install OpenClaw, run onboarding, and chat with your AI assistant — all in about 5 minutes. By the end you will have a running Gateway, configured auth, and a working chat session. ## [](#what-you-need)What you need * **Node.js** — Node 24 recommended (Node 22.16+ also supported) * **An API key** from a model provider (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, etc.) — onboarding will prompt you Check your Node version with `node --version`. **Windows users:** both native Windows and WSL2 are supported. WSL2 is more stable and recommended for the full experience. See [Windows](https://docs.openclaw.ai/platforms/windows). Need to install Node? See [Node setup](https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/node). ## [](#quick-setup)Quick setup 1 [](#) Install OpenClaw * macOS / Linux * Windows (PowerShell) ``` curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash ``` ``` iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex ``` Other install methods (Docker, Nix, npm): [Install](https://docs.openclaw.ai/install). 2 [](#) Run onboarding ``` openclaw onboard --install-daemon ``` The wizard walks you through choosing a model provider, setting an API key, and configuring the Gateway. It takes about 2 minutes.See [Onboarding (CLI)](https://docs.openclaw.ai/start/wizard) for the full reference. 3 [](#) Verify the Gateway is running ``` openclaw gateway status ``` You should see the Gateway listening on port 18789. 4 [](#) Open the dashboard ``` openclaw dashboard ``` This opens the Control UI in your browser. If it loads, everything is working. 5 [](#) Send your first message Type a message in the Control UI chat and you should get an AI reply.Want to chat from your phone instead? The fastest channel to set up is [Telegram](https://docs.openclaw.ai/channels/telegram) (just a bot token). See [Channels](https://docs.openclaw.ai/channels) for all options. ## [](#what-to-do-next)What to do next ## Connect a channel WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, iMessage, and more. ## Pairing and safety Control who can message your agent. ## Configure the Gateway Models, tools, sandbox, and advanced settings. ## Browse tools Browser, exec, web search, skills, and plugins. Advanced: environment variables If you run OpenClaw as a service account or want custom paths: * `OPENCLAW_HOME` — home directory for internal path resolution * `OPENCLAW_STATE_DIR` — override the state directory * `OPENCLAW_CONFIG_PATH` — override the config file path Full reference: [Environment variables](https://docs.openclaw.ai/help/environment).
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