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OpenClaw is NOT a toy. It's a tool for engineers. You must check ALL items to proceed.
Docker Installation
RECOMMENDEDIsolated environment for safer operation.
Quick Start
# Pull and run official image
docker run -d \
--name openclaw \
-p 18789:18789 \
-v ~/.openclaw:/root/.openclaw \
ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw:latest Docker Compose (Production)
# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
openclaw:
image: ghcr.io/openclaw/openclaw:latest
container_name: openclaw
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- '127.0.0.1:18789:18789' # Bind to localhost only!
volumes:
- ~/.openclaw:/root/.openclaw
environment:
- OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_BIND=0.0.0.0 ⚠️ Volume Persistence
The ~/.openclaw volume stores:
- WhatsApp session (QR code auth)
- API keys and tokens
- Conversation history
If you don't mount this volume, you'll need to re-authenticate after every restart!