Complete the configuration steps below to start using your personal AI assistant on botclawd.clodhost.com
The server infrastructure and Moltbot software are fully installed and configured. The gateway service is ready to start as soon as you complete the configuration below.
You can now complete the entire onboarding process through an easy-to-use web interface:
Start Web Onboarding →Or follow the manual command-line instructions below if you prefer.
Connect to your server via SSH to complete the configuration:
The onboarding wizard will guide you through setting up API keys, chat platforms, and preferences:
clawdbot onboard
Once onboarding is complete, start the Moltbot gateway service:
systemctl start clawdbot-gateway
systemctl status clawdbot-gateway
The service is configured to start automatically on boot.
Connect your preferred messaging platforms to Moltbot:
clawdbot channels login --verbose
This will display a QR code. Scan it with WhatsApp on your phone (Settings → Linked Devices).
clawdbot channels telegram login
clawdbot channels discord login
clawdbot status
Browse and install community skills from ClawdHub:
clawdbot skills search spotify
clawdbot skills install spotify
clawdbot skills list
Browse more skills at ClawdHub.com
Once connected, simply message Moltbot through your chat app like you would message a friend. It maintains context across conversations.
Give clear instructions for best results. Moltbot can access files, run commands, browse the web, and control your system.
Set up recurring tasks with cron jobs. Moltbot can work autonomously in the background.
Moltbot will access your email and provide a summary
File operations with full system access
Web research and analysis
Development and DevOps automation
Integration with third-party services
Scheduled autonomous tasks
Useful commands for managing Moltbot on your server:
# Check service status
systemctl status clawdbot-gateway
# View logs
journalctl -u clawdbot-gateway -f
# Restart service
systemctl restart clawdbot-gateway
# Check connected channels
clawdbot status
# View configuration
clawdbot config
# Open dashboard
clawdbot dashboard
Check if the port is already in use:
clawdbot gateway --force
This will kill any process on the gateway port and restart it.
Run the doctor command to diagnose and fix issues:
clawdbot doctor
Or re-login to the specific platform:
clawdbot channels login
Edit configuration directly:
nano ~/.clawdbot/clawdbot.json
Or use the configuration wizard:
clawdbot configure
Check gateway logs for errors:
journalctl -u clawdbot-gateway -n 100
Or use the built-in logs command:
clawdbot logs
If you need to start over:
clawdbot reset
This keeps the CLI installed but resets config/state.
Keep your installation up to date:
npm update -g clawdbot
clawdbot --version
clawdbot --help or clawdbot [command] --helpThis is a server installation of Moltbot, which means:
Unlike a local installation on your laptop, this server-based setup ensures Moltbot is always online and ready to assist, even when your personal devices are off.