How to Set Up Clawdbot – Step by Step Guide [![Leedlime](/logo.svg)Leedlime](/) [How it works](#how-it-works) [Pricing](/pricing) [FAQ](#faq) [Book a Call](https://cal.com/theanimeshs/leedlime-demo) [Log in](https://app.leedlime.com/login) [Start free trial](https://app.leedlime.com/signup) [Back to Blog](/blog) # How to Set Up Clawdbot – Step by Step Guide Step-by-step instructions to install and set up Clawdbot, the personal open-source AI assistant for all your messaging apps. Leedlime Team January 28, 2026 5 min read ![Image for blog How to Set Up Clawdbot – Step by Step Guide](/og/blog/og-clawdbot-setup.jpg) ## Introduction Have you ever wished you could have a personal assistant that works on your phone, computer, and all your favorite messaging apps at the same time? Clawdbot is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices that makes this possible. Unlike regular chatbots where you need to open a website or app, Clawdbot comes to you wherever you are. It works inside the messaging apps you already use every day. ## What is Clawdbot? Clawdbot answers you on the channels you already use (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Google Chat, Signal, iMessage, Microsoft Teams, WebChat). Think of it as having a smart helper that never forgets what you told it and can actually do things for you. ## What Makes Clawdbot Special? Here are the main features that make Clawdbot different from other AI assistants: 1. **Works Everywhere You Chat**: You don’t need to learn a new app. Clawdbot operates on macOS, Windows, Linux, or a virtual private server, connecting to platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Slack, and Discord. 2. **Never Forgets Your Conversations**: Unlike many chatbots that forget everything after each chat, Clawdbot remembers your past conversations. 3. **Can Take Action**: Clawdbot can do real computer tasks like browsing the web, running commands, and managing files. 4. **You Control Your Data**: Because you run Clawdbot on your own computer or server, you have complete control over your information. 5. **Works 24/7**: Once you set it up, Clawdbot stays running in the background. ## How to Set Up Clawdbot: Step-by-Step Guide ### Step 1: Install Clawdbot The easiest way to install Clawdbot is using the quick install command. For Mac and Linux users, open your terminal and type: ``` curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash ``` For Windows users: First, install WSL2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux), then run the command above inside WSL2. You can also install it using npm: ``` npm install -g clawdbot@latest ``` ### Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard The CLI onboarding wizard (`clawdbot onboard`) sets up model/auth, gateway settings, channels, pairing defaults, workspace bootstrap and skills. ``` clawdbot onboard --install-daemon ``` The wizard will ask you several questions: 1. **Choose Your AI Model**: You can pick between Claude (Anthropic) or ChatGPT (OpenAI). 2. **Select Your Messaging Apps**: Choose which apps you want to connect (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord). 3. **Set Up Security**: The wizard will create a secure token. 4. **Install Background Service**: This makes Clawdbot start automatically. ### Step 3: Start the Gateway If you installed the service during onboarding, the Gateway should already be running Clawd. Check if it’s running: ``` clawdbot gateway status ``` If it’s not running, start it manually: ``` clawdbot gateway --port 18789 --verbose ``` You can now open your web browser and go to `http://127.0.0.1:18789/` to see the control panel. ### Step 4: Connect Your First Messaging App For WhatsApp: 1. Type: `clawdbot channels login` 2. A QR code will appear 3. Open WhatsApp on your phone 4. Go to Settings, then Linked Devices 5. Scan the QR code ### Step 5: Approve Your First Message For security, Clawdbot won’t respond to unknown contacts right away. When you send your first message, you’ll get a pairing code. Approve it by typing: ``` clawdbot pairing list whatsapp clawdbot pairing approve whatsapp [code] ``` ### Step 6: Test It Out Send a message to your Clawdbot from WhatsApp, Telegram, or whatever app you connected. Try asking it something simple like “What’s the weather today?” or “Help me write an email.” If everything is working, Clawdbot will respond to you! ### In this article - [Introduction](#introduction) - [What is Clawdbot?](#what-is-clawdbot) - [What Makes Clawdbot Special?](#what-makes-clawdbot-special) - [How to Set Up Clawdbot: Step-by-Step Guide](#how-to-set-up-clawdbot-step-by-step-guide) - [Step 1: Install Clawdbot](#step-1-install-clawdbot) - [Step 2: Run the Setup Wizard](#step-2-run-the-setup-wizard) - [Step 3: Start the Gateway](#step-3-start-the-gateway) - [Step 4: Connect Your First Messaging App](#step-4-connect-your-first-messaging-app) - [Step 5: Approve Your First Message](#step-5-approve-your-first-message) - [Step 6: Test It Out](#step-6-test-it-out) ![](/images/paintings/painting1.jpg) #### Time to scale your business Find qualified leads for your outbound campaign [Get Started Now](https://app.leedlime.com/signup) [](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://leedlime.com/blog/how-to-setup-clawdbot&text=How%20to%20Set%20Up%20Clawdbot%20%E2%80%93%20Step%20by%20Step%20Guide)[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://leedlime.com/blog/how-to-setup-clawdbot)[](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://leedlime.com/blog/how-to-setup-clawdbot&title=How%20to%20Set%20Up%20Clawdbot%20%E2%80%93%20Step%20by%20Step%20Guide) ## More from us [ ![How to Write a B2B Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) That Actually Generates Leads](/images/paintings/painting4.jpg) Article Aug 17 ### How to Write a B2B Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) That Actually Generates Leads ](/blog/how-to-write-an-icp-description)[ ![5 Best SaaS Launch Platforms to Find More Customers](/images/paintings/painting3.jpg) Article Aug 14 ### 5 Best SaaS Launch Platforms to Find More Customers ](/blog/best-saas-launch-platforms)[ ![How to Find LinkedIn Leads with Claude Code (2026 Guide)](/images/paintings/painting2.jpg) Article Aug 13 ### How to Find LinkedIn Leads with Claude Code (2026 Guide) ](/blog/find-linkedin-leads-with-claude-code) [![Leedlime](/logo.svg) Leedlime](/) Know exactly who to reach out to. 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