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OpenClaw — Interactive Learning Series
The open-source AI agent framework. From first install to production deployment, architecture to custom skills.
Co-Created by Kiran Shirol and Claude
Core Stack
TypeScript
Node.js
MCP
Multi-LLM
MIT / Open Source
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10 chapters
Getting Started
Origin, Architecture & Setup
What OpenClaw is, how it’s built, and getting your first instance running.
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What is OpenClaw?
Origin story, vision, ecosystem, ClawHub, and the independent foundation.
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Architecture: The Three-Layer Design
Gateway, Channel, LLM layers, and the six-stage message flow pipeline.
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Installation, Configuration & First Run
npm install, onboarding wizard, openclaw.json, LLM providers, and vault.
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Channels: Connecting Your Apps
Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, Slack setup, and per-channel model pinning.
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Core Systems
Agent Loop, Memory & Skills
The runtime internals — how OpenClaw thinks, remembers, and acts.
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The Agent Loop & Session Management
Intake → context → inference → tools → streaming → persistence.
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Memory System: How OpenClaw Remembers
Short/medium/long-term memory, hybrid search, temporal decay, and privacy.
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Skills, ClawHub & MCP Integration
SKILL.md, ClawHub marketplace (5,700+ skills), MCP, and custom skills.
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Advanced
Automation, Voice & Production
Heartbeat, cron, sub-agents, voice, canvas, and production hardening.
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Automation: Heartbeat, Cron & Sub-Agents
Periodic turns, cron scheduling, sub-agent spawning, and workflow patterns.
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Voice, Canvas & Platform Features
Voice Wake, Talk Mode, Whisper, outbound calls, Canvas, and companion apps.
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Security, Sandboxing & Production
Docker isolation, resource caps, TLS, egress firewall, and hardening checklist.
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