A lightweight, secure, one-click installer for the OpenClaw ecosystem that bypasses the need for Docker.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install openclaw-direct
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 openclaw-direct 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-direct?
openclaw-direct simplifies the deployment of your AI agent environment by providing a native installation path across all major operating systems. As part of the broader Openclaw Skills collection, this tool automates the configuration of Node.js dependencies, the installation of the core gateway, and the integration of essential skills like pc-assistant and event-monitor without the overhead of containerization.
This streamlined approach ensures that developers and power users can get their local AI infrastructure up and running in seconds. It focuses heavily on security hardening by enforcing localhost-only binding and preventing execution with elevated privileges, making it a safe choice for local development. By leveraging this entry point into the Openclaw Skills framework, you gain immediate access to a robust gateway for LLM interactions.
openclaw-direct Use Cases
- Rapidly deploying a local AI agent environment without Docker or container management overhead.
- Setting up a secure development environment for testing new Openclaw Skills on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- Integrating local LLMs like Ollama or LM Studio with the OpenClaw gateway for private, offline intelligence.
- Hardening local AI installations against external network access through automated security configurations.
How openclaw-direct Works
- The script detects the host operating system and verifies the presence of the Node.js runtime and npm.
- It performs a global installation of the OpenClaw core and the ClawHub CLI to manage various Openclaw Skills.
- Essential baseline skills, including pc-assistant and event-monitor, are automatically fetched and installed.
- A localized configuration file is generated in the user's home directory to store LLM endpoints and gateway settings.
- The installer probes for local LLM providers like Ollama, ensuring the backend is ready for agent interaction.
- The OpenClaw gateway is initialized on a secure localhost port, providing a ready-to-use API for AI workflows.
openclaw-direct Setup
First, ensure Node.js (LTS) is installed on your machine.
Windows:
# Run the batch or PowerShell script
./setup.bat
# Or
./setup.ps1
Linux / macOS:
bash setup.sh
Follow the prompts to configure your LLM Base URL (e.g., http://localhost:11434/v1 for Ollama) and your preferred model. To manage your installation later, you can use the Openclaw Skills management commands provided by the CLI.
openclaw-direct Data Schema & Taxonomy
The installation organizes its assets within a hidden directory in the user's profile to maintain a clean workspace for all Openclaw Skills.
| Component | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json |
Stores LLM endpoints, ports, and security tokens. |
| Workspace | ~/.openclaw/workspace |
Persistent directory for skill data and agent outputs. |
| Binary | npm install -g openclaw |
The global executable for managing the gateway. |
| CLI Tool | npm install -g clawhub |
The primary interface for interacting with Openclaw Skills. |
openclaw-direct Advanced Features
- Native security hardening including mandatory localhost-only binding to prevent unauthorized remote access.
- Automatic detection and prevention of root/admin execution to maintain system-level security integrity.
- Built-in port conflict resolution for both the OpenClaw gateway and the Ollama backend.
- Broad compatibility with multiple LLM providers including OpenAI, vLLM, LM Studio, and Ollama through a unified config.
- Seamless uninstallation procedure that removes global packages and local data associated with Openclaw Skills.
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