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.

10 lessons
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OpenClaw 101 – Build and Deploy Your Own Self-Hosted AI Agent with OpenClaw

Course Outline

Getting Started with OpenClaw

Understand OpenClaw's architecture, install it, and run the onboarding flow to connect your first LLM provider and messaging platform.

3 lessons

Configuration & Skills

Configure multiple LLM providers, explore the 3,200+ skill marketplace, and build your own custom skills.

3 lessons

Production Deployment

Deploy OpenClaw for 24/7 operation using Docker, configure security permissions, and set up monitoring.

2 lessons

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Real-World Business Workflows

Automate real business workflows: browser automation, API integration, file management, and multi-channel communication.

2 lessons

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