A technical workflow for authenticating, pairing, and monitoring the OpenClaw Gateway through its web-based Control UI.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install gateway-control-ui
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install gateway-control-ui using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is OpenClaw Gateway Control UI?
The gateway-control-ui skill is a specialized procedure within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed to facilitate secure communication between the OpenClaw gateway and its graphical interface. It provides developers with a clear roadmap for handling HTTP Basic Authentication, token-based verification, and manual device pairing approvals. By leveraging this skill, users can transition from command-line configuration to a visual dashboard, enabling more intuitive management of their AI agent infrastructure.
OpenClaw Gateway Control UI Use Cases
- Establishing a secure connection between a new hardware device and the OpenClaw gateway.
- Accessing the visual dashboard to monitor real-time Openclaw Skills status and channel health.
- Troubleshooting WebSocket connectivity and pairing authorization issues.
- Configuring remote access to the Control UI using custom origin settings.
How OpenClaw Gateway Control UI Works
- The user accesses the Control UI via a browser, providing SERVICE_USER_OPENCLAW and SERVICE_PASSWORD_OPENCLAW for Basic Auth.
- The gateway-control-ui skill guides the user to retrieve a unique auth token from the local openclaw.json configuration file.
- This token is entered into the UI to initiate a pairing request between the web client and the gateway service.
- The user returns to the CLI to list and approve the specific device pairing request, ensuring security.
- Success is verified through both a green status indicator in the UI and a deep status check in the CLI.
OpenClaw Gateway Control UI Setup
Before using this skill, ensure the OpenClaw gateway is running. You can check the current status and find the configuration file using the following commands:
# Check gateway status
openclaw status
# Retrieve your gateway token
cat /data/.openclaw/openclaw.json | grep -A 2 '"token"'
# List and approve pairing requests
openclaw devices list
openclaw devices approve <requestId>
OpenClaw Gateway Control UI Data Schema & Taxonomy
| Data Point | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Token | openclaw.json | The primary auth credential for pairing devices with Openclaw Skills. |
| Allowed Origins | config | Determines which URLs are permitted to access the Control UI. |
| Request ID | CLI Output | A unique identifier for pending device pairing authorizations. |
| Channel Status | status --deep | Metadata regarding the health and reachability of specific gateway channels. |
OpenClaw Gateway Control UI Advanced Features
- Multi-agent device approval: Manage multiple pending requests through the openclaw devices CLI tool.
- Deep diagnostics: Use deep status flags to inspect individual communication channels within the Openclaw Skills framework.
- Custom origin configuration: Securely restrict UI access to specific domains or local IP addresses.
- Embedded Auth support: Streamline login by utilizing embedded username and password URL patterns.
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