Is the OpenClaw installer safe to download?

Yes. The installer is code-signed on Windows and Apple-notarized on macOS, so your operating system verifies its authenticity before installation. No bundled software, no adware, no hidden extras.

How much does the installer cost?

The installer is a one-time purchase of $20. OpenClaw itself is free and open-source — the installer is a convenience tool that replaces terminal commands with a guided interface. You still need your own API key from an LLM provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or OpenRouter).

Do I need any technical skills to use the installer?

No. The one-click installer is designed for users who have never opened a terminal. Download the file, run it, and follow the guided setup. No command line, no config files, no coding required.

What is the difference between the installer and manual setup?

The installer automates everything the manual process requires: installing dependencies, configuring settings, setting up security defaults, and managing updates. Manual installation involves git, npm, YAML editing, and terminal commands. Both produce the same OpenClaw installation.

Can I uninstall OpenClaw easily?

Yes. OpenClaw can be removed through your standard system uninstaller — Add or Remove Programs on Windows, drag to Trash on macOS, or your package manager on Linux. All files are removed cleanly.

What data does OpenClaw collect?

OpenClaw runs entirely on your local machine. Conversations, skills, and configuration stay on your computer. The only outbound traffic goes to your chosen LLM provider and any messaging channels you connect.

Which operating systems are supported?

The macOS installer is available now for macOS 13 Ventura or later (Intel and Apple Silicon). Windows and Linux installers are coming soon — join the waitlist to be notified when they launch.

I used Clawdbot or Moltbot before — does this work for the renamed project?

Yes. OpenClaw is the current name of the project formerly known as Clawdbot and then Moltbot. The installer sets up the latest version of OpenClaw. If you have an existing Clawdbot or Moltbot installation, our experts can help with migration.

How is this different from the Mac Installer page?

The Mac Installer is the first version of our one-click installer, built as a native macOS desktop app with Tauri v2 and a system tray runtime manager. This page covers all platforms — macOS is available now, with Windows and Linux versions coming soon.

Can I switch to manual setup later?

Yes. The installer and manual setup produce identical OpenClaw installations. Power users can switch to terminal-based configuration at any time without reinstalling.

macOS Now · Windows & Linux Coming Soon

Install OpenClaw in One Click. No Command Line Required.

Skip the terminal, config files, and dependency headaches. The OpenClaw one-click installer handles setup on your Mac so you can start building with AI in minutes. Windows and Linux versions are on the way.

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One-time purchase · No subscription · Easy to uninstall

Why Manual Installation Is Still Painful

OpenClaw is powerful open-source AI software, but getting it running means navigating a maze of terminal commands, config files, and dependency management.

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Terminal-Only Documentation

Official setup instructions assume you know git, npm, and YAML. If your workflow is point-and-click, the docs read like a foreign language.

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Dependency Hell

Node.js, npm, Docker, reverse proxies — the list of prerequisites keeps growing. One wrong version and the whole install breaks.

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Security Concerns

Running raw CLI commands from GitHub feels risky. Without code signing or verification, users worry about what they are actually installing.

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API Key Confusion

OpenAI, Anthropic, OpenRouter — each provider requires a different key in a different config field. One typo and nothing works.

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Config File Editing

YAML indentation errors, missing environment variables, and mismatched port numbers. Manual configuration is the top reason installs fail.

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No Easy Updates

Updating means git pull, rebuilding, and hoping nothing breaks. There is no update button in a terminal-based setup.

How the One-Click Installer Works

Three steps from download to a running OpenClaw instance. No terminal. No config files. No guesswork.

Download

Click the download button for your operating system. The installer is a single file — no prerequisites, no package managers, no terminal.

Run the Installer

Open the downloaded file and follow the guided setup. Dependencies, configuration, and security settings are handled automatically.

Start Using OpenClaw

OpenClaw launches and walks you through connecting your LLM API key and messaging channels. No config files to edit.

Available for Every Platform

Download the installer for your operating system. Each version is code-signed and verified.

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macOS

.dmg installer

macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, Intel or Apple Silicon

Available now as a native desktop app

Get the Mac Installer →

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Windows

Coming Soon

Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit

Signed executable with verified publisher

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Linux

Coming Soon

Ubuntu 22.04+, Debian 12+, or compatible distro

AppImage runs on any modern Linux distribution

Manual Setup vs One-Click Installer

The installer replaces every manual step with an automated, guided process.

Manual Setup

✗Install Node.js, npm, and git manually
✗Clone the repo and resolve dependency conflicts
✗Edit YAML config files in a text editor
✗Configure environment variables one by one
✗Set up reverse proxy and firewall rules
✗Manual updates via git pull and rebuild

One-Click Installer

✓Download a single file for your OS
✓One click installs everything automatically
✓Guided forms replace config file editing
✓API keys validated before saving
✓Security defaults applied out of the box
✓Built-in update checker with one-click upgrades

Safe, Signed, and Transparent

$20

One-Time Purchase

No subscription, no recurring fees — pay once and own it

Signed

Code-Signed

Verified publisher on Windows and Apple-notarized on macOS

Local

Runs Locally

Your data stays on your machine — nothing stored in the cloud

Clean

No Bundled Software

No toolbars, no adware, no surprise extras — just OpenClaw

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Try OpenClaw?

One click is all it takes. The macOS installer is available now. Windows and Linux are coming soon.

One-time purchase · Works on all major platforms · Easy to uninstall