Install OpenClaw - desktop app downloads, installer script, npm/pnpm/bun, from source, Docker, and more On macOS/Linux, prefix the install command with sudo, or use a Node version manager like nvm to install without root. On Windows, run PowerShell as Administrator (right-click → Run as Administrator). The fastest way to install. It detects your OS, installs Node if needed, installs OpenClaw, and launches onboarding. Windows desktop users can also install the native Windows Hub companion app, which includes setup, tray status, chat, node mode, and local MCP mode. It handles Node detection, installation, and onboarding in one step. Warning: For VPS/cloud hosts, avoid third-party “1-click” marketplace images when possible. Prefer a clean base OS image (for example Ubuntu LTS), then install OpenClaw yourself with the installer script. Installer script ... npm / pnpm Prefer a clean base OS image (for example Ubuntu LTS), then install OpenClaw yourself with the installer script. Downloads the CLI, installs it globally via npm, and launches the onboarding wizard. Installs Node + OpenClaw into a local prefix (~/.openclaw) via npm or git. No root required. Installs Node if needed, installs OpenClaw via npm (default) or git, can run onboarding. All three support Node 22.22.3+, 24.15+, or 25.9+. OpenClaw can be installed in two ways: a quick install using a single command, or a manual install that gives you full control over each step. Both methods produce the same result — choose whichever you prefer. Install OpenClaw in 2 minutes with one command. Supports macOS, Linux, Windows (WSL2), Raspberry Pi, and cloud VPS. Free and open-source AI agent. A quick guide on how to install OpenClaw on your machine using our official installer scripts. Tip: The installer script is the recommended way to install OpenClaw. It handles Node detection, installation, and onboarding in one step. Downloads the CLI, installs it globally via npm, and launches the onboarding wizard. That’s it — the script handles Node detection, installation, and onboarding. To skip onboarding and just install the binary: