Stop Fighting the Terminal. Install OpenClaw in 5 Clicks.
A native macOS app that replaces terminal commands with a 5-step setup wizard and a system tray runtime manager. Built with Tauri v2 for speed, security, and a small footprint.
Why Setup Is Still Painful
OpenClaw is powerful, but getting it running on your Mac means navigating a maze of terminal commands, config files, and external APIs.
Terminal-Only Setup
Installing OpenClaw means cloning repos, editing YAML files, and running CLI commands. Non-technical users hit a wall before their bot sends a single message.
Security Afterthought
Default configs leave gateways exposed and API keys in plain text. Manual hardening requires knowledge most users do not have.
Failed VM & VPS Attempts
Spinning up a DigitalOcean droplet or Docker container sounds simple until port conflicts, DNS issues, and firewall rules eat your weekend.
API Key Juggling
OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter, ElevenLabs — each provider needs its own key configured in a different place. One typo and nothing works.
Channel Integration Maze
Connecting WhatsApp, Telegram, or Slack means navigating Meta Business APIs, bot tokens, and webhook URLs across multiple dashboards.
No Runtime Management
Once OpenClaw is running, there is no dashboard to check status, restart services, or monitor resource usage. You are back in the terminal.
5-Step Setup Wizard
From download to a running OpenClaw instance in five guided steps. No terminal. No config files. No guesswork.
Unlock
Enter your license key. The installer verifies your subscription and unlocks the full setup wizard.
Install
One click downloads and installs OpenClaw, all dependencies, and the runtime manager. No Homebrew or terminal required.
AI Model
Choose your LLM provider and paste your API key. The wizard validates the connection before moving on.
Channels
Connect WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, or Discord with guided walkthroughs for each platform’s API setup.
Launch
Hit Start and your OpenClaw instance goes live. The system tray icon appears and you are in business.
System Tray Runtime Manager
After setup, the Mac Installer lives in your menu bar. Monitor, restart, and update OpenClaw without opening a terminal.
Status at a Glance
See whether OpenClaw is running, idle, or errored from your menu bar. No terminal window needed.
Restart & Update
One-click restart and in-app updates. New versions install in the background and apply on next restart.
Resource Monitor
Live CPU, memory, and token usage stats. Know exactly what your OpenClaw instance is consuming.
Security Dashboard
View active connections, API key status, and gateway health. Alerts surface issues before they become problems.
Manual Setup vs Mac Installer
Manual Setup
- ✗Clone repos and install dependencies manually
- ✗Edit YAML config files in a text editor
- ✗Run CLI commands for every service connection
- ✗No visibility into runtime status
- ✗Manual updates via git pull and rebuild
- ✗Security hardening is a separate research project
Mac Installer
- ✓Download, double-click, follow the wizard
- ✓Guided forms with validation at every step
- ✓Channel setup walkthroughs with inline help
- ✓System tray shows live status and health
- ✓One-click updates from the menu bar
- ✓Security defaults baked in from step one
Built for Trust
Tauri v2
Native Framework
Lightweight Rust-based desktop runtime — not Electron
Code-Signed
Apple Notarized
Signed and notarized for macOS Gatekeeper
Local
Runs on Your Mac
Your data stays on your machine — nothing in the cloud
Hardened
Secure Defaults
Firewall rules, auth, and encryption configured out of the box
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Notified at Launch
The Mac Installer is in development. Join the waitlist to be first in line when it ships.