openclaw-backups/archive/inactive-skills/openclaw-anything/references/deployment.md

OpenClaw Deployment and Operations

Reference normalized against:

• https://docs.openclaw.ai/install
• https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/docker
• https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/updating
• https://docs.openclaw.ai/install/uninstall

Last verified: 2026-02-17.

Local Install and Onboarding

• Install CLI via official install flow from docs.
• Run openclaw onboard to initialize and connect providers/channels.
• Validate with openclaw doctor.

Docker Deployment

• Use the official Docker guide under /install/docker.
• Typical lifecycle:
  • docker compose up -d
  • docker compose logs -f
  • docker compose down
• Keep OpenClaw state mounted on persistent volume.

Service Lifecycle

• openclaw gateway install: Install background service.
• openclaw gateway restart: Restart service.
• openclaw gateway status: Check runtime status.
• openclaw gateway uninstall: Remove service.

Updating and Rollback

• Update CLI: openclaw update
• If rollback is needed, reinstall pinned version using the official package path described in docs.
• Re-run openclaw doctor after updates.

Uninstall

• Use openclaw uninstall for full removal flow.
• Confirm whether state data should be preserved or removed.

Production Safety Checklist

• Set strong gateway.auth.token.
• Avoid public bind unless required.
• Use VPN/Tailscale or private network for remote access.
• Monitor with openclaw gateway health.