OpenClaw 101

OpenClaw is the fastest-growing open-source AI agent framework of 2026, with 365K+ GitHub stars and 3M+ active users. It runs as a persistent daemon on your machine, connecting any LLM (Claude, GPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, local models via Ollama) to 23+ messaging platforms including WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Slack, Signal, and iMessage. This course walks you through the full setup: from installation and onboarding to configuring providers, building custom skills, setting up production deployments with Docker, and real-world business workflow automation. You'll learn how to turn OpenClaw into a 24/7 personal AI assistant that can execute shell commands, manage files, automate browsers, call APIs, and handle tasks autonomously.

35 lessons
All levels
OpenClaw 101 – Build and Deploy Your Own Self-Hosted AI Agent with OpenClaw

Course Outline

The AI Productivity Paradox

Why AI tools haven't delivered the productivity gains everyone expected, and the paradigm shift from chatbots to agents.

2 lessons

OpenClaw Fundamentals

What makes OpenClaw different, the four pillars of its architecture, and why it changes everything.

2 lessons

Installation & Provider Setup

Install OpenClaw, configure model providers (Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama), and get your first agent running.

2 lessons

Identity & Persona Configuration

Configure the four identity files and build a security-hardened persona for production use.

2 lessons

Memory Architecture

The dual-layer memory system, write triggers, retrieval strategies, and hybrid search.

3 lessons

System Integration

Understand how the agent stack fits together, connect messaging channels, and configure file and browser operations.

3 lessons

Production & Best Practices

Common pitfalls to avoid and real-world business automation examples.

2 lessons

Skills Architecture

Advanced skills system: how skills work internally and how to install and manage them via ClawHub.

2 lessons

Cron & Scheduling

Automate agent tasks with cron fundamentals and advanced scheduling patterns.

2 lessons

Multi-Agent Architecture

Why multi-agent beats single agent, routing and isolation patterns, and subagent orchestration.

3 lessons

Writing Agent & Document Delivery

Set up a writing agent for content creation and automate document delivery workflows.

2 lessons

Advanced Provider & Integration Patterns

Advanced provider configuration, custom integrations, and complex workflow patterns.

3 lessons

Performance & Optimization

Optimize agent performance, reduce latency, and tune for production workloads.

2 lessons

Advanced Deployment & Security

Production deployment patterns, security hardening, and monitoring for multi-agent systems.

3 lessons

Advanced Business Workflows

Complex real-world automation patterns combining skills, cron, multi-agent, and document delivery.

2 lessons

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