Getting Started

From zero to chatting with AI in under a minute.

1. Download

Grab the latest release for your platform from the download page. EasyClaw supports macOS (Apple Silicon & Intel) and Linux (AppImage).

macOS — Open the .dmg, drag EasyClaw to Applications

Linux — Make the .AppImage executable and run it

2. Launch & Install

On first launch, EasyClaw runs a guided installer. It automatically sets up:

  • Node.js (if not already installed)
  • Homebrew (macOS) or system packages (Linux)
  • OpenClaw gateway
  • ClawdBot and MoltBot

3. Setup Wizard

The wizard walks you through three choices:

AI Provider

Pick your model — Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (GPT-4.1), Google (Gemini), or OpenRouter. Paste your API key.

Skills

Enable integrations — Apple Notes, Reminders, Google Workspace, email (Himalaya). Each one adds capabilities to your AI.

Channels

Connect messaging platforms — WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage. This is how you talk to your AI.

4. Chat

Once setup completes, the EasyClaw dashboard shows your running services. Open WhatsApp (or your chosen channel) and send a message — your AI responds.

You: What's on my calendar today?
AI: You have 3 events today...

Next steps

  • Architecture — understand how EasyClaw wraps OpenClaw
  • Channels — detailed setup for WhatsApp, Signal, iMessage
  • Models — supported AI models and API key formats
  • Configuration — advanced settings and schema reference