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Install OpenClaw on Ubuntu

Quick guide to install OpenClaw on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, or 24.04.

Quick Install

Run this command in your terminal:

curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash

The installer will:

  • Install Node.js 22+ if needed
  • Download and install OpenClaw
  • Guide you through initial setup
Full Setup Guide →

Ubuntu Requirements

  • • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
  • • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
  • • 64-bit processor
  • • curl (installed by default)
  • • sudo access

Manual Setup (Optional)

If you prefer to install manually:

1. Install Node.js

curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_22.x | sudo -E bash - sudo apt-get install -y nodejs

2. Install OpenClaw

sudo npm install -g openclaw openclaw onboard

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