Provider Directory: Supported LLM Providers for OpenClaw

Discover all LLM providers supported by OpenClaw, from Alibaba to ElevenLabs. Learn how to authenticate and set your default model for seamless integration.

Read this when

  • You want to choose a model provider
  • You need a quick overview of supported LLM backends

OpenClaw supports a wide range of LLM providers. Choose one, complete authentication, and designate the default model using provider/model.

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Quick start

  1. Complete authentication with the provider, typically through openclaw onboard.
  2. Configure the default model:
{
  agents: { defaults: { model: { primary: "anthropic/claude-opus-4-6" } } },
}

Provider docs

Shared overview pages

Transcription providers

Community tools

  • Claude Max API Proxy - Community proxy for Claude subscription credentials (check Anthropic policy/terms before using)

For the complete provider list (xAI, Groq, Mistral, etc.) and advanced setup, refer to Model providers.

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