Guides
Step-by-step instructions to get your AI assistant up and running.
Getting started
Get your LLM API key
Get an API key from Anthropic (Claude) or OpenAI and add credit so your AI can respond.
Read guideModel not responding? Three dots or blank response?
Fix no reply, three dots, or blank responses. Usually credits or API key.
Read guideAdd your API key in OpenClaw
Put your key on your ClawNode instance or self-hosted OpenClaw. Connect WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord.
Read guideSet up OpenClaw safely
Dedicated computer, own credentials, security audit, least privilege, and never share your bot.
Read guideUse OpenClaw for calendar, docs, voice, and briefings
Calendar invites, Google Docs and Sheets, voice notes, daily briefings, and weekly reports.
Read guideConnect OpenClaw to Google Workspace
Google Cloud project, enable APIs, OAuth consent screen, and OAuth client so your bot can manage calendar and edit docs.
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Getting started
- → Get your LLM API key Get an API key from Anthropic (Claude) or OpenAI and add credit so your AI can respond.
- → Add your API key in OpenClaw Put your key on your ClawNode instance or self-hosted OpenClaw. Connect WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord.
- → Set up OpenClaw safely Dedicated computer, own credentials, security audit, least privilege, and never share your bot.
Use cases & integrations
- → Use OpenClaw for calendar, docs, voice, and briefings Calendar invites, Google Docs and Sheets, voice notes, daily briefings, and weekly reports.
- → Connect OpenClaw to Google Workspace Google Cloud project, enable APIs, OAuth consent screen, and OAuth client so your bot can manage calendar and edit docs.
Troubleshooting
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