Clawdbot Installation and Introduction (Putting Hands New)

What is Clawdbot?

Clawdbot is onefree and open source, which allows you to integrate the AI model (e. g. Claude of Anthropic, GPT of OpenAI or other API-supported models) into chat applications. Through natural language conversations, you can get AI to execute server commands, read and write files, search the Internet, manage calendars, send mail, control other services, or even access a mobile phone camera or send a notice. It is essentially a gateway service, which connects AI API and messaging channels to support multiple proxy routers, automated workflows and cron tasking。

Unlike traditional local LLM (large language model), Clawdbot does not need a strong GPU because it relies mainly on cloud AI API (saving local computing resources). It applies to developers, system administrators or individual users and wants a private, custom AI assistant without relying on a third-party platform. High security supports local operations and remote access, subject to rights control to prevent AI error。

System requirements

• hardwareMinimum 1GB RAM, 1 CPU core, 25GB storage. 2GB RAM/ 2 CPU recommended to ensure flow. For VPS (e.g., DigitalOcean, Linode or €4/month cheap cloud server), raspberry pie, old PC or virtual machine. It is not recommended to deploy on the main computer to avoid potential risks。
• operating system22.04/24.04 LTS (recommended), Debian or other Linux editions; Windows 10/11 (through PowerShell); MacOS (similar to Linux, but not detailed)。
• Software Dependence: Node.js 20+ (Scripts are automatically processed). No Internet installation requirements, but VPN/agents are required to configure foreign AI models (e.g. Claude)。
• other: AI API key (e.g., Anthropic API key or Claude Pro subscription); chat application token (e. g. Telegram Bot Token)。
• costFree open source. VPS ~$5/month; AI API based on usage fees (Claude free of charge to a limited extent)。

Step 1: Prepare for environment

Get to the server:

• If VPS: Select Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, configure 1GB RAM / 1 CPU / 25GB NVME. Record server IP。
• If local: install Ubuntu or run in a virtual machine (e.g. VirtualBox)。
• For berry pie: Install Raspberry Pi OS (based on Debian) to ensure SSH is enabled。

SSH LOGIN:

• Use terminal: ssh root@your server IP (replaced with actual IP)。
• if new users, create sudo users (recommended security practices):

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su –clawd

• updating system: sudo apt update & sudo apt upgrade-y。

Windows User Preparedness:

• Open PowerShell。
• No additional servers are required to operate directly locally (but not recommended for production)。

Step 2: Install Clawdbot

Installs a one-key script, automatically handles Node.js and depends。

Linux/Ubuntu:

curl-fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh bash

Scripts download Node.js (if missing), install Clawdbot global packages and configure the environment。

after completion, reload the shell: exec bash or restart the terminal。

Windows:

iwr-useb https://clawd.bot/install.ps1 ix

This will run in PowerShell, install similar。

upon installation, verify: run the clawdbot –version, the version number should be displayed。

Step 3: Configure Clawdbot

1. Run Wizard:

–wizard

or clawdbot onboard – install-daemon。

• Wizards guide:
• select the gateway mode: local or remote。
• Configure authentication: Enter the Anthropic API key (retributed from claude.ai) or other model (e. g. OpenAI). Supporting Oouth。
• select the default model: e.g., claude-3-5-sonnet-20240620。
• Sets the channel: Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord or iMessage。
• Install daemon: Linux with system, Windows with service manager, MacOS with launchd. Ensure service start-up automatically。

Replacement model:

• Runs clawdbot config, selects the model part, enters a new API key or switchs the provider。
• Support for multi-model routers: Different contacts use different agents。

Security Settings:

• sets the password or token authentication。
• Limit permission: AI defaults a shell access, but can configure a white list command。
• For remote access, use SSH Tunnel: ssh-L 18789:127.0.0.1:18789 clawd@yourIP。

Step 4: Set up chat channels (as in Telegram)

Create Telegram Bot:

• Search @BotFather in Telegram, send /newbot, follow the hint to create bot, get Token。

Configure Channels:

• Enter Token in the wizard, or manually:。
• your Token

Launch gateway:

{\bord0\shad0\alphah3d}lawdbot gateway – bind lan –port 18789

• This start-up service, bugging local port 18789。
• for background running: use daemon mode。

Bot:

• At Telegram DM your bot, send a message. It'll return the pairing。
• runs on the server: codedbot。

Test: Send "Hello", AI should reply to bot. Test commands such as "run lls" or "search X news"。

Other corridors are similar:

• WhatsApp: Get token using Twilio or similar services。
• Discord: create bot app, get token。
• iMESSAGE: need macOS, configure AppleScript。

Step 5: Start and run

Start Service:

• Linux: Sudo systeml start lawdbot (if daemon is installed)。
• Windows: Start through the service manager。
• access dashboard: browser opens http://127.0.0.1:18789 (local) or remotely through tunnels。

Advanced Functions:

• automation: set-up cron: e.g., codedbot cron add "today send report"。
• Multinodes: mobile phone as node enabled camera/notice: codedbot node add phone。
• Develop Usage: Commands such as "deploy app" (integrated Git), "review PR" or "check logs"。
• Web Search: AI can internalize search, configure SerpaPI etc。
• Document management: “write file present to test.txt”。

Monitor and Log:

• view log: clawdbot logs。
• update: npm update-g codebot。

Step 6: Fault removal and best practices

• Frequently Asked Questions:
• API key error: Check the claude.ai account to ensure that there is a limit。
• port conflict: change port -port other。
• Model response slow: Switch providers or check networks (to go through external models)。
• installation failed: ensure curl/iwr is available and the firewall (ufw allow 18789) is checked。
• Best practices:
• Use Tailscale/ZeroTier for secure remote access。
• backup configuration: ~/.clawdbot/config.json。
• surveillance resources: top/htop, to ensure no limit。
• Community resources: official network docs.clawd.bot, GitHub warehouse, X Search #Clawbot。
• Risk: AI has shell access, using a sandbox environment for testing。

Conclusion

The deployment of Clawdbot takes only 15-30 minutes to have a strong AI assistant to increase productivity. Cheap VPS is cheaper than buying $600 Mac Mini. If you have a programming background, you can customize the extension; starter follows the wizard. Start experimenting -- from simple commands to complex automation, it will change your work flow! In case of problems, refer to official documents or community discussions。

document: https://docs.clawd.bot/

GitHub: https://github.com/clawdbot/clawdbot