Openclaw Cli

This is the complete command-line interface for running and managing OpenClaw, covering everything from gateway setup and agent configuration to channel management across Telegram, Discord, and WhatsApp. You'll use it for initial onboarding, installing the gateway as a system service, managing skills and hooks, and runtime operations like sending messages or controlling browser automation. The command surface is huge but well-organized: gateway operations, agent identity management, model authentication with fallbacks, cron jobs, and even remote node control for cameras and screen recording. It's clearly built for power users who want full control over their OpenClaw deployment rather than clicking through a UI.

skills.sh installs: 485
last updated: Aug 21, 2026

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Install

$ npx -y skills add irangareddy/openclaw-essentials --skill openclaw-cli --agent claude-code

Installs into .claude/skills of the current project.

Files

OpenClaw CLI

Complete reference for openclaw command-line interface operations.

When to Use

Managing OpenClaw gateway, agents, channels, skills, hooks, and automation.

Core Commands

Setup & Onboarding

Initial setup:

# Quick onboarding with daemon install
openclaw onboard --install-daemon

# Setup workspace and config
openclaw setup --workspace ~/.openclaw/workspace

# Interactive configuration
openclaw configure

Health check:

openclaw doctor

Gateway Management

Run gateway:

# Interactive mode
openclaw gateway

# With specific port
openclaw gateway --port 18789

# With tailscale
openclaw gateway --tailscale serve

Gateway service:

# Install as system service
openclaw gateway install

# Control service
openclaw gateway start
openclaw gateway stop
openclaw gateway restart
openclaw gateway status

Gateway health:

openclaw status
openclaw status --deep     # Probe channels
openclaw health

Agent Management

List agents:

openclaw agents list
openclaw agents list --bindings    # Show routing

Add agent:

# Interactive wizard
openclaw agents add <name>

SKILL.md on GitHub

Details

Repository: github.com/irangareddy/openclaw-essentials
Categories: Frontend Development, Backend & APIs, Automation & Workflows, CLI & Terminal
First seen: Jun 3, 2026