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The Complete OpenClaw Developer Guide
Load this book when:
- You are installing, configuring, or operating an OpenClaw Gateway and need the exact config keys, CLI commands, or directory layout.
- You are authoring agents (bootstrap files, skills, MCP servers) or multi-agent workflows (OpenProse / Task Flow).
- You are hardening or debugging a production OpenClaw deployment (cost runaways, CVEs, ClawHub skill risk, auth/cache issues).
- You are deciding whether OpenClaw fits a use case versus Claude Code / LangChain / AutoGen / CrewAI.
Audience & governance: Public marketplace reference. Maintainer: Marudi. Attribution required; built from openclaw.ai docs, github.com/openclaw/openclaw, and cited community/security sources.
Last updated: 2026-06-14 · Scope of validity: OpenClaw v2026.6.x. Version-pinned facts (CLI flags, config keys, CVE list, model IDs) expire fastest — see Chapter 17 (Currency & Scope) before trusting any version-specific claim.
How to use this book
- Read this page and the Decision Matrix (Chapter 2).
- Jump to the chapters the matrix lists for your task. Do not read linearly.
- Each chapter opens with its own
> Load this page when:trigger and is self-contained. - Cross-references use chapter numbers within this book and CandleKeep IDs across books.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to OpenClaw
- Decision Matrix ← start here for navigation
- Core Concepts and Architecture
- Installation and Environment Setup
- Your First OpenClaw Agent
- Configuration Deep Dive
- Built-in Tools Reference
- Building Custom Tools
- Agent Patterns and Workflows
- Memory and State Management
- Error Handling and Debugging
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Production Deployment
- Advanced Patterns
- Real-World Use Cases and Complete Examples
- Reference Guide and Appendices
- Currency & Scope of Validity
- Corrections & Stale-Fact Supersedes
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