16-Day Bootcamp
Go from zero to a fully autonomous AI agent running on your own server. Each lesson builds on the last — no code required.
What Is OpenClaw?
The complete beginner-to-advanced introduction. Understand what OpenClaw is, why it differs from every other AI tool, and what you'll build across this 16-day bootcamp.
Install & First Run
Complete installation guide for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Node.js, one-line install, API keys, first message, Telegram setup, and full troubleshooting.
Models & Ollama
Deep dive on every AI provider OpenClaw supports. Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Chinese models, and full Ollama setup for running Llama 3 locally with zero API cost.
Cost Optimization
Two-tier model processing, heartbeat math, prompt bloat, spending limits, and prompt caching. The strategies that take a $70/month deployment to $17 with the same agent doing the same work.
Channels
Connect your agent to Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, iMessage, Slack, and the built-in WebChat. One agent, every surface. Covers setup, security, formatting differences, and which channel to use when.
HEARTBEAT.md
Transform your agent from a chatbot into an autonomous system. HEARTBEAT.md defines what your agent checks on a schedule — morning briefings, task alerts, system monitoring — all delivered through your channels while you sleep.