Check Your Prerequisites
Confirm you have Node 24 (or 22.19+ minimum), a supported OS, and an API key from your chosen LLM provider before installing.
Before You Install
OpenClaw runs on your own machine, so a quick prerequisites check saves you trouble later. Three things matter: Node, your OS, and an LLM API key.
Node Is the Engine
OpenClaw is a CLI built on Node.js, so Node must be installed first. It is the runtime that actually executes OpenClaw on your computer.
All lessons in this course
- Check Your Prerequisites
- Install the OpenClaw CLI
- Run the Onboarding Wizard
- Open the Local Dashboard