Getting Started

What is ClawManager?

ClawManager is a desktop control center for your AI agent powered by OpenClaw. It lets you manage AI models, messaging connections, skills, automation, and security - all from one interface. No command line required.

Under the hood, ClawManager talks to the OpenClaw Gateway - the engine that actually runs your agent. ClawManager is the friendly dashboard that makes it all accessible.

System Requirements

Installation

One-Line Install (macOS / Linux)

The fastest way to install. Open a terminal and run:

No curl? Use wget instead: wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ClawManager/releases/main/install.sh | bash

Download the App

Or head to the ClawManager homepage and download the installer for your platform. ClawManager auto-detects your OS and offers the right download.

Windows + WSL

On Windows, ClawManager can detect and offer to use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). The setup wizard will guide you through this automatically. WSL is recommended for the best experience on Windows.

First Launch & Setup Wizard

When you open ClawManager for the first time, the Setup Wizard walks you through everything you need to get running:

1. 1Install OpenClaw - ClawManager checks if OpenClaw is installed and helps you install or update it if needed.
2. 2Hatch Your Agent 🥚 - The Hatch Wizard helps you create your first agent with a name, personality, and emoji.
3. 3Connect a Model - Add at least one AI provider (like Anthropic, OpenAI, or a free local model via Ollama) so your agent has a brain.
4. 4Configure Tools - Choose a tool preset that controls what your agent can access (files, shell, web, etc.).

After Setup

Once setup is complete, ClawManager opens to the Home page - your system overview. From here you can:

• •See all your agents and their status at a glance
• •Quick-access buttons to restart the gateway or reload config
• •Monitor live activity and recent events
• •Check system status cards for configuration health

Use the sidebar to navigate between agent settings (identity, memory, permissions) and system settings (models, connections, skills, security).

Auto-Updates

ClawManager checks for new versions automatically in the background. When an update is available, you will see a native system prompt asking if you want to install it. Click Install and the app handles downloading, installing, and restarting.

You can also check for updates manually from the Version Manager in the app. See the Changelog for what is new in each release.