OpenClaw

Overview

OpenClaw provides a comprehensive interface to manage your OpenClaw installation. It allows you to monitor service status, securely access the OpenClaw dashboard, manage configurations for channels and models, and troubleshoot issues using built-in tools.

Installation

To enable the OpenClaw menu, you must first install the application on your server.

1. Go to the Applications section of your server.
2. Scroll down to the Uninstalled section.
3. Locate OpenClaw in the list.
4. Click the Install button to begin the installation process.

Usage Guide

Accessing the Dashboard

You can access the OpenClaw Dashboard using one of the following methods:

Method 1: Secure SSH Tunnel (Recommended)

This method ensures high security by accessing the dashboard through an encrypted SSH tunnel without exposing ports to the public.

1. Create Tunnel: Open a terminal on your local computer and run the command displayed in Step 1 (e.g., ssh -N -L ...).
2. Open Dashboard: Once the tunnel is running, click the link in Step 2 to open the dashboard in your browser.
3. Note: Do not close the terminal window while using the dashboard.

Method 2: Public Domain Access

Link OpenClaw to a domain for direct access via a web browser.

1. Click the Link to Website button.
2. Select an existing website or create a new one to act as a proxy.
3. Once linked, use the Access button to open the dashboard.
   • If prompted for a password, refer to the Basic Auth Authentication section for the username and password.

Service Management

Located at the top right of the section:

• Service Status: View if the service is Running or Stopped.
• Actions:
  • Use the Restart, Stop, or Start buttons to control the service.
  • Click Update (if visible) to upgrade to the latest version.
  • Click Uninstall to remove OpenClaw from your server.

Configuration & Tools

Use the action buttons at the bottom of the Overview tab:

• Doctor: Run openclaw doctor to diagnose issues.
• Add Channel: Open a terminal to add a new communication channel.
• Configure Models: Open a terminal to configure AI models.

Viewing Logs

1. Switch to the Logs tab.
2. Select the number of lines to retrieve (50 to 500).
3. Click Refresh to load the latest daemon logs.

Notes & Warnings

• Warning: Exposing OpenClaw via a public domain makes it accessible from the internet. Ensure your Basic Auth password is strong.
• Note: The SSH Tunnel command must be run on your local machine, not on the server itself.