OpenClaw guide databases

One clean guide hub. Clear routes by job, not by guesswork.

Use this section when you need practical OpenClaw help that is organized around the job you are trying to do: getting started, browser work, channels, automation, operations, config, source/build work, recovery examples, or building useful internal tools.

Navigation ruleStart from the job you are actually trying to do, then drill down into the narrower guide page instead of wandering across shallow cards.

Core routes

The main OpenClaw guide databases

Getting startedInstall mindset, first checks, and the first useful commands.Channels and integrationsBrowser, channels, setup patterns, and message-routing diagnostics.Programming and automationAutomations, internal tools, and execution-oriented patterns.Operations and recoveryHealth, drift recovery, config repair, and operational guardrails.

Specialized routes

Where to go for the narrower clusters

Config / JSON troubleshootingSchema-aware config fixes and patch discipline.Browser guideProfiles, session state, automation flow, and browser recovery.Channel setupPlatform setup, visibility issues, and shared-space behavior.Building useful internal toolsArtifact-first prompting and internal utility design.Source, release channels, and extensionsChannel choice, plugin patterns, skills vs plugins, and extension guardrails.Working from an OpenClaw checkoutClean repo setup, safe rebuild loops, and first-recovery patterns.Operator examples and recovery case studiesEnd-to-end examples, quiet-state checks, and recovery walkthroughs.