OpenClaw Platform Support

OpenClaw's core is built with TypeScript. Node acts as the primary, default, and recommended runtime. Bun 1.4+ versions that compile with WAL-reset-safe node:sqlite can run the CLI, Gateway, and managed node host, but only when explicitly enabled; check Bun for details.

Companion applications are available for Windows Hub, macOS (menu bar app), and mobile nodes (iOS/Android). Linux companion apps are on the roadmap, though the Gateway already works fully on that platform. On Windows, pick Windows Hub for the desktop experience, native PowerShell installation for command-line workflows, or WSL2 to get the most Linux-compatible Gateway runtime.

Choose your OS

Android: Android
ChromeOS: ChromeOS (Crostini)
iOS: iOS
Linux: Linux
macOS: macOS
Windows: Windows

VPS and hosting

VPS hub: VPS hosting
Azure (Linux VM): Azure
Daytona (cloud sandbox): Daytona
EasyRunner (Podman + Caddy): EasyRunner
exe.dev (VM + HTTPS proxy): exe.dev
Fly.io: Fly.io
GCP (Compute Engine): GCP
Hetzner (Docker): Hetzner

Common links

Install guide: Getting Started
Windows Hub: Windows
Gateway runbook: Gateway
Gateway configuration: Configuration
Service status: openclaw gateway status

Gateway service install (CLI)

Pick any of these (all are supported):

Wizard (recommended): openclaw onboard --install-daemon
Direct: openclaw gateway install
Configure flow: openclaw configure → select Gateway service
Repair/migrate: openclaw doctor (offers to install or fix the service)

The service target depends on OS:

macOS: LaunchAgent (ai.openclaw.gateway, or ai.openclaw.<profile> for a named profile)
Linux/WSL2: systemd user service (openclaw-gateway[-<profile>].service)
Native Windows: Scheduled Task (OpenClaw Gateway or OpenClaw Gateway (<profile>)), with a per-user Startup-folder login item fallback if task creation is denied

Choose your OS

VPS and hosting

Common links

Gateway service install (CLI)

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