OpenClaw basics

Getting started

This is the first-stop database for understanding what OpenClaw is doing, how to verify it is alive, and which early commands and pages actually matter.

Start ruleVerify the runtime and the current job first. Do not begin by changing config just because something feels off.

First routes

The pages most people should open first

First run Everyday commands Status and models Sessions workflow

Early operator mindset

What helps more than random tweaking

Check live state firstUse status, logs, and the current worktree before changing anything.

Prefer the right tool layerUse browser for pages, message for channels, config tools for config, and code only when needed.