<p>I break down the entire installation and configuration process, which can be a bit tricky regarding gateway permissions and pairing.</p>
<p>The Local Setup: How to install OpenClaw via terminal commands.</p>
<h2>Tools &amp; Tech Stack</h2>
<ul>
<li>OpenClaw (Clawdbot)</li>
<li>OpenAI Codex Model</li>
<li>Telegram Bot API</li>
<li>Terminal/Shell</li>
</ul>
<h2>Why run this locally?</h2>
<p>Unlike cloud-hosted agents, running OpenClaw locally means the agent can interact with your actual machine—opening browsers, running scripts, or accessing local file directories—all triggered from a simple chat message on your phone.</p>
<h2>Watch the full step-by-step guide here:</h2>
<p><a href="https://youtu.be/D9j2t_w5lps" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">OpenClaw Setup Guide</a></p>


Vladislav Guzey

OpenClaw (Clawdbot) is a locally-run AI agent that connects to Telegram, allowing you to control your computer remotely through chat messages. The setup involves terminal installation, configuring gateway permissions, and pairing with the Telegram Bot API. Running locally enables the agent to interact directly with your machine—opening browsers, executing scripts, and accessing files—all triggered from your phone.

OpenClaw Setup: From Terminal to Telegram Bot in 8 Minutes