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Windows Installation

Quick Install (Recommended)

The fastest way to get OpenClaw running on Windows is via our automated PowerShell script.

iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex

Prerequisites

Manual Installation Steps

  1. Clone the Repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw.git
  2. Install Dependencies: 
    cd openclaw
pnpm install
  3. Build the Project: 
    pnpm build
  4. Start OpenClaw: 
    openclaw start
Pro Tip: Use openclaw onboard after installation to quickly configure your API keys and preferred chat channels.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter openclaw not found, ensure your global npm bin directory is in your System PATH. For detailed fixes, see the Troubleshooting Hub.