# OpenClaw Experts

> OpenClaw Experts (also searchable as "Open Claw Experts") is an independent marketplace connecting businesses with vetted OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) specialists. We are NOT the OpenClaw open-source project itself — we help people who use it.

OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent platform with 133K+ GitHub stars. It runs on your own infrastructure and connects to messaging channels like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Discord. OpenClaw Experts provides professional services for businesses that need help setting up, securing, optimizing, and extending their OpenClaw deployments.

## Trust & Credibility

OpenClaw Experts is operated by **Saturday Morning Holdings LLC**, a registered Delaware LLC (2025). The company maintains published [Terms of Service](https://openclawexperts.io/terms), [Privacy Policy](https://openclawexperts.io/privacy), and [Cookie Policy](https://openclawexperts.io/cookies).

**Independence as a strength:** As an independent marketplace not affiliated with the OpenClaw open-source project, we provide objective evaluation and recommendations without conflicts of interest. Experts are selected for demonstrated skill — not vendor partnerships.

**4-step vetting process:** Every expert goes through (1) Application Review with proof of real project work, (2) Live Technical Screen on OpenClaw architecture and security, (3) Supervised Trial Engagement with deliverable review, and (4) Ongoing Quality monitoring with client ratings and periodic re-vetting.

**Security posture:** The site is served over HTTPS with HSTS, Content Security Policy headers, and is deployed on Vercel's edge network. Analytics (PostHog) are consent-gated — no tracking fires until the user accepts cookies. Backend data is stored in Supabase with Row Level Security (RLS) enforcing insert-only access for anonymous users.

**Minimal data collection:** We collect only what is necessary to operate the marketplace (email, project details for help requests). We do not sell data, run retargeting ads, or share information with third parties beyond essential service providers.

**Ecosystem security stance:** We openly acknowledge that OpenClaw has real security risks (exposed gateways, unvetted ClawHub skills, prompt injection). Rather than hiding these issues, we provide free security guides and connect businesses with experts who can properly harden deployments.

## Services

- [Setup & Installation](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-setup-installation): Expert deployment on Mac Mini, Docker, WSL2, DigitalOcean, Railway, and Vultr. Migration from Clawdbot & Moltbot included.
- [Physical Installation](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-physical-installation): Professional on-site Mac Mini and server hardware installation. Expert technicians physically install and configure OpenClaw at your office or coworking space. Network integration, security setup, and team training included.
- [Security & Hardening](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-security-audit): ClawHub skill audits, prompt injection defense, Docker lockdown, Tailscale secure access, and gateway authentication.
- [Cost Optimization](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-cost-optimization): Token budgets, OpenRouter model routing, compaction tuning, and automation guardrails to reduce API costs.
- [Integration & Channels](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-integrations): WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Signal, and iMessage integration.
- [Custom Development](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-custom-skills): skill.md creation, browser automation, Gmail/Calendar integration, webhooks, and soul.md personality design.
- [Enterprise & Advanced](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-enterprise): Multi-agent routing, voice mode with ElevenLabs, Ansible deployment at scale, and API key management.

## Physical Installation Services

- [Physical Installation](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install): Join the OpenClaw Experts network as a physical installation specialist. Offer on-site Mac Mini setup, network configuration, hardware deployment, and pre-configured device shipping.

**Location-specific physical installation services:**
- [San Francisco, CA](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/san-francisco)
- [New York, NY](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/new-york)
- [Austin, TX](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/austin)
- [Seattle, WA](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/seattle)
- [Boston, MA](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/boston)
- [Los Angeles, CA](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/los-angeles)
- [Denver, CO](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/denver)
- [Chicago, IL](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/chicago)
- [Miami, FL](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/miami)
- [Dallas, TX](https://openclawexperts.io/physical-install/dallas)

## Mac Installer

- [Mac Installer](https://openclawexperts.io/mac-installer): A native macOS desktop app (Tauri v2) that replaces terminal-based OpenClaw setup with a 5-step wizard (Unlock, Install, AI Model, Channels, Launch) and a system tray runtime manager. Code-signed and Apple-notarized. Coming soon.

## One-Click Installer

- [OpenClaw Installer](https://openclawexperts.io/openclaw-installer): One-click installer for OpenClaw. macOS available now ($20 one-time purchase), Windows and Linux coming soon. Replaces terminal commands, config file editing, and dependency management with a guided setup. Apple-notarized on macOS. No command line or technical skills required.

## Guides

Step-by-step guides across 8 categories:

- [Setup Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/setup): Mac Mini, Docker, WSL2, DigitalOcean, Railway, Vultr, AWS EC2, Google Cloud, provider configuration (AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, GCP Vertex AI, Ollama), Mac Mini hardware requirements and specifications, HTTPS configuration, Clawdbot/Moltbot migration, Node.js vs Bun comparison, Raspberry Pi, ChatGPT migration, GitOps deployment with ArgoCD/Flux, infrastructure as code security, beginner getting started.
- [Physical Installation Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/physical-install): Prepare office for installation, Mac Mini hardware requirements, on-site vs remote setup comparison, what to expect during professional installation.
- [Security Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/security): Security audit CLI command (openclaw audit, --deep, --fix flags), ClawHub skill auditing for malware and API key leaks, prompt injection defense, Docker hardening, container escape protection, Tailscale setup, gateway authentication, non-root Docker, production security checklist, continuous security scanning, OWASP Agentic AI Top 10 implementation, zero trust architecture, firewall rules, security monitoring, "Is OpenClaw safe?" evaluation.
- [Cost Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/cost): API cost reduction, token budgets, OpenRouter model routing, compaction cost fixes, Claude model comparison, runaway automation prevention, token usage monitoring, per-user budgets, total cost breakdown, LLM model selection, Kubernetes cost optimization.
- [Integration Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/integrations): WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, multi-channel inbox, iMessage on Mac, Signal, rate limit handling, Notion, Google Sheets, Shopify, HubSpot, Slack bot for teams.
- [Custom Development Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/custom-dev): skill.md creation and format, publishing skills to ClawHub, skill permissions and triggers, browser automation, soul.md personality design, best skills for beginners, and more.
- [Enterprise Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/enterprise): Multi-agent routing, voice mode, Ansible deployment, team scaling, small business guide, customer support setup, performance tuning, SOC 2 compliance, incident response planning, Kubernetes RBAC, SBOM generation.
- [Troubleshooting Guides](https://openclawexperts.io/guides/troubleshooting): Fix common errors — installation errors (Homebrew issues, Node.js version conflicts, permission errors), unresponsive instances, high memory usage, API key errors, Docker crashes, 502 gateway errors, skills not loading, WhatsApp connection issues, context window errors, rate limiting, SSL certificate problems, post-breach security incident response and recovery.

## Solutions by Industry

- [Marketing & Content](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/marketing-content)
- [Social Media](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/social-media)
- [E-Commerce & Retail](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/ecommerce-retail)
- [Real Estate](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/real-estate)
- [Education](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/education)
- [HR & Recruiting](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/hr-recruiting)
- [Customer Support](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/customer-support)
- [Fintech](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/fintech): SOC 2 compliance automation, transaction monitoring, fraud detection, regulatory reporting.
- [Healthcare](https://openclawexperts.io/solutions/healthcare): HIPAA compliance automation, patient data security, medical records processing, clinical trial data analysis.

## Expert Directory

Browse vetted OpenClaw specialists by category:

- [Setup & Installation Experts](https://openclawexperts.io/experts/setup): Deployment on Mac Mini, Docker, WSL2, and cloud VPS.
- [Security & Hardening Experts](https://openclawexperts.io/experts/security): ClawHub skill auditing, prompt injection defense, Docker hardening.
- [Cost Optimization Experts](https://openclawexperts.io/experts/cost-optimization): Token budgets, OpenRouter model routing, compaction tuning.
- [Integration & Channels Experts](https://openclawexperts.io/experts/integrations): WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams.
- [Custom Development Experts](https://openclawexperts.io/experts/custom-dev): skill.md creation, browser automation, soul.md personality design.
- [Enterprise & Advanced Experts](https://openclawexperts.io/experts/enterprise): Multi-agent routing, voice mode, Ansible deployment, team scaling.

Each expert profile includes specializations, technologies used, industries served, and links to related guides and services.

## Stack Gallery

- [Stack Gallery](https://openclawexperts.io/stack): A community feature where Claude Code users share their setup (skills, MCP servers, model preferences, hooks, extensions) as public "stack" profiles. Users run a /stack skill that generates a JSON snapshot, visit a confirmation URL, and publish their stack to a searchable gallery. Stacks are versioned, displayed in a card grid with search and filters, and shareable via markdown badges and iframe embeds. Voting and commenting require having your own published stack.

## Looking for Help

- [Looking for Help](https://openclawexperts.io/looking-for-help): Browse open help requests from businesses needing OpenClaw expertise. Categories include Setup, Security, Cost Optimization, Integrations, Custom Dev, Enterprise, AI/ML, Data Engineering, and LLM Ops. Experts can respond directly to requests that match their skills.

## Sign Up

- [Sign Up](https://openclawexperts.io/signup): Create an account on OpenClaw Experts. Businesses can post a paid help request to get matched with a verified expert. Experts can apply to join the consultant network. Supports deep-linking via query parameters (?role=need-help or ?role=expert).

## Community Events

Browse and attend OpenClaw community events, or propose your own:

- [All Events](https://openclawexperts.io/events): Browse upcoming and past OpenClaw community events worldwide.
- [Submit an Event](https://openclawexperts.io/events/submit): Propose a workshop, hackathon, talk, or social for the community.

**By Location:**
- [San Francisco Events](https://openclawexperts.io/events/san-francisco): Workshops, meetups, and hackathons in the Bay Area.
- [New York Events](https://openclawexperts.io/events/new-york): Networking socials and technical talks on the East Coast.
- [London Events](https://openclawexperts.io/events/london): Hackathons, workshops, and community gatherings across Europe.
- [Remote Events](https://openclawexperts.io/events/remote): Online workshops and talks for the global community.

**By Type:**
- [Workshops](https://openclawexperts.io/events/workshop): Hands-on learning sessions led by practitioners.
- [Socials](https://openclawexperts.io/events/social): Casual networking events and community meetups.
- [Hackathons](https://openclawexperts.io/events/hackathon): Build and compete with fellow developers.
- [Talks](https://openclawexperts.io/events/talk): Technical presentations and deep-dives.

## What is OpenClaw? (Reference Page)

- [What is OpenClaw?](https://openclawexperts.io/what-is-openclaw): Comprehensive reference page covering what OpenClaw does, how it works, core components (Gateway, ClawHub, skill.md, soul.md), supported platforms, messaging channels, use cases by industry, common challenges, and getting started resources. Includes 12 FAQ items and 60+ internal links to guides, services, and solutions.

## FAQ

**What is OpenClaw?**
OpenClaw (also written "Open Claw") (formerly Clawdbot, then Moltbot) is an open-source AI agent platform with 133K+ GitHub stars. It runs on your own infrastructure and connects to messaging channels like WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and Discord.

**Is Clawdbot the same as OpenClaw?**
Yes. The project started as Clawdbot, was renamed to Moltbot, and is now called OpenClaw. All three names refer to the same open-source AI agent platform. See the full [Name History](https://openclawexperts.io/clawdbot-moltbot-openclaw-name-history) for details on what changed at each rename.

**Is "Open Claw" the same as "OpenClaw"?**
Yes. "Open Claw" and "OpenClaw" refer to the same open-source AI agent platform. The official spelling is one word (OpenClaw), but users commonly search for it as two words (Open Claw).

**What is OpenClaw Experts?**
OpenClaw Experts is an independent marketplace connecting businesses with vetted OpenClaw specialists. We are not affiliated with the OpenClaw open-source project.

**How much does OpenClaw cost to run?**
OpenClaw itself is free and open-source, but it requires an LLM API. Typical costs range from $10/month for light usage to $200+/month for heavy enterprise use. Experts can help reduce costs significantly through model routing and prompt optimization.

**What is ClawHub?**
ClawHub is OpenClaw's community marketplace for skills (plugins). It has 700+ skills but they are community-submitted and not all are vetted for security.

**What is skill.md?**
skill.md is the standard format for OpenClaw skills (plugins). It defines what the skill does, its inputs/outputs, and execution logic.

**What is soul.md?**
soul.md is the personality configuration file for OpenClaw. It defines how the AI speaks, what topics it avoids, brand guidelines, and behavioral guardrails.

**Do I need a Mac Mini for OpenClaw?**
No. OpenClaw runs on any Linux/macOS machine, Docker containers, WSL2 on Windows, Raspberry Pi, and cloud VPS providers like DigitalOcean, Railway, and Vultr.

**Is OpenClaw safe to use?**
OpenClaw can be secure when properly configured, but out-of-the-box defaults have known risks including exposed gateways, malicious ClawHub skills, and prompt injection attacks.

**Is OpenClaw Experts a legitimate business?**
Yes. OpenClaw Experts is operated by Saturday Morning Holdings LLC, a registered Delaware LLC (2025). The company publishes Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy pages. All experts go through a 4-step vetting process including application review, technical screening, a supervised trial engagement, and ongoing quality monitoring.

**Is OpenClaw Experts affiliated with the OpenClaw open-source project?**
No. OpenClaw Experts is an independent marketplace and has no affiliation with the OpenClaw open-source project or its maintainers. This independence allows us to provide objective recommendations and evaluations without conflicts of interest.

## Contact

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## Optional

- [Full LLM Context](https://openclawexperts.io/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive version with all FAQ pairs, service details, and guide summaries.