OpenClaw Not Working? Full Setup + Troubleshooting Guide

How to Install Open Claw (Step-by-Step) + Fix Common Errors & Connect Telegram The script is a step-by-step tutorial for installing Open Claw, explaining what it is (an assistant that can spawn agents to automate tasks) and walking through the official quick-start install via terminal for Mac/Linux or Windows. It shows setting up a Telegram bot using BotFather, then completing Open Claw onboarding by choosing OpenAI as the model provider, generating and adding an OpenAI API key, selecting a model, and configuring Telegram as a channel. The video demonstrates using the dashboard and troubleshooting issues like gateway token mismatch and “pairing required” by restarting the gateway and approving devices. It then pairs Telegram access, chats with the agent, and demonstrates system control by listing and reorganizing desktop folders. Finally, it covers useful CLI commands, configuration, security cautions, and installing skills from Claw Hub. 00:00 Install Troubleshooting Intro 00:43 Download and Run Installer 01:34 Create Telegram Bot 03:04 Quickstart Setup and OpenAI Key 04:58 Channels Search and Skills 07:00 Hooks Gateway and Dashboard Link 08:46 Fix Dashboard Connection Errors 09:37 Dashboard Tour and First Chat 12:06 Device Pairing Fix 13:04 Telegram Pairing and Commands 16:25 Terminal Commands and Security Tips 19:50 Skills Hub and Wrap Up