Install OpenClaw on Mac & Linux — Free Forever

One command, zero cost. Run your own AI Telegram bot on your device — it really is that simple.

Free forever

Full control

Data stays local

Open source

System Requirements

Node.js 18+
macOS 12+ or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
2 GB RAM
1 GB disk space

Step-by-Step Installation

1.Run the install command

One command to get started — no git clone needed.

2.Enter your Telegram bot token

Create a bot via @BotFather and paste the token.

3.Enter your AI API key

Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, and other providers.

4.Done — your bot is running!

Your Telegram bot is live and responding to messages.

Want cloud management?

Try Managed Local at $9.99/mo — get remote monitoring, automatic updates, and a full management dashboard.

Learn about Managed Local

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore Other Deployment Options

Deployment Guide

Overview of all deployment options

Managed Local

Local runtime + cloud management

Cloud Hosting

Fully managed cloud deployment

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