OpenClaw Web Installer 🦞

⚠️ Important: I'm an Android Developer - Need Help Testing!

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm an Android developer who created this web installer for OpenClaw, but I haven't been able to test it thoroughly across different platforms and configurations. I need help from the community to:

1. Test it on different operating systems
2. Find and fix bugs
3. Improve the installation process
4. Add missing features

If you're a developer who wants to contribute to making OpenClaw easier to install, this project needs your help! 🙏

Contact: Instagram @ironmanyt00

🚀 What is This?

A comprehensive web-based installer for OpenClaw - the personal AI assistant that runs on your own devices. This installer aims to make OpenClaw setup as easy as filling out a web form, handling all the complex installation steps automatically.

🔥 Auto-Generated Interface

IMPORTANT: This installer automatically generates all necessary HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files when you run it! You don't need to manually create any web files. The Python code includes built-in templates that create:

• templates/index.html - Main web interface
• static/css/style.css - All styling
• static/js/main.js - Frontend JavaScript

Just run the installer and everything will be created for you!

✨ Features

• Web-based UI - Install OpenClaw through your browser
• Auto-generated interface - No manual file creation needed
• Automatic dependency installation (Node.js, Docker, Git)
• Real-time progress tracking with WebSocket updates
• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
• Configuration wizard for AI models and channels
• Gateway management - Start/stop OpenClaw from the UI
• One-click setup for beginners

📋 Prerequisites

For Users:

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Basic internet connection
• Administrator/sudo privileges (for installing packages)

For Developers (Help Wanted!):

• Python development experience
• Experience with Flask/SocketIO
• Knowledge of system administration (Linux/macOS/Windows)
• Familiarity with Node.js/npm ecosystem
• Docker experience (bonus!)

🛠️ Installation

Option 1: Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/IROTECHLAB/openclaw-web-installer.git
cd openclaw-web-installer
pip install flask flask-socketio psutil requests pyyaml
python openclaw_installer.py

Option 2: Direct from Python file:

# Download or create the Python file
# Save as openclaw_installer.py

# Install dependencies
pip install flask flask-socketio psutil requests pyyaml

# Run the installer
python openclaw_installer.py

Option 3: One-line install and run:

pip install flask flask-socketio psutil requests pyyaml && python openclaw_installer.py

Command-line options:

# Run on custom port
python openclaw_installer.py --port 8080

# Run on specific host
python openclaw_installer.py --host 0.0.0.0

# Run without auto-opening browser
python openclaw_installer.py --no-browser

# Show help
python openclaw_installer.py --help

🎮 Usage

1. Start the installer (files auto-generated on first run):

python openclaw_installer.py

2. Open your browser to http://localhost:5000 (or your custom port)

3. Follow the steps:

   • Review system information
   • Check prerequisites
   • Configure AI model and settings
   • Select channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord)
   • Click "Start Installation"

4. Monitor progress in real-time

5. Access OpenClaw at http://localhost:18789 after installation

🔧 What Gets Auto-Generated

When you run the installer for the first time, it creates:

project/
├── openclaw_installer.py     # Main Python file (you provide)
├── templates/                # Auto-generated
│   └── index.html           # Main web interface
├── static/                   # Auto-generated
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css        # All CSS styling
│   └── js/
│       └── main.js          # Frontend JavaScript
└── ~/.openclaw/             # OpenClaw config directory

No manual file creation needed! The Python script contains all HTML/CSS/JS code internally and generates these files when run.

🐛 Known Issues & Testing Needed

⚠️ Untested Areas (Need Volunteers!)

1. Windows Installation:

   • Node.js auto-installation via MSI
   • Docker Desktop detection
   • Path and permission issues

2. macOS Installation:

   • Homebrew installation flow
   • Docker Desktop for macOS
   • Permission prompts (TCC)

3. Linux Distributions:

   • Different package managers (apt, yum, dnf, pacman)
   • Systemd service creation
   • Docker without sudo requirements

4. Docker Integration:

   • Docker installation scripts
   • User group assignment
   • Sandbox configuration

5. Network & Proxy Issues:

   • Corporate firewalls
   • Proxy configurations
   • Offline installation

Current Limitations:

• ❌ Windows: Some installations require manual steps
• ❌ macOS: Gatekeeper may block installations
• ❌ Linux: May require manual intervention for Docker
• ❌ Network: No proxy support yet
• ❌ Error Recovery: Limited retry logic

🤝 How to Contribute

Testing Needed! 🧪

If you can test on any platform, please:

1. Test the installer on your system
2. Report issues with detailed logs
3. Suggest improvements for your platform
4. Submit pull requests with fixes

Areas Needing Help:

1. Platform-Specific Installers:

   • Windows batch/PowerShell scripts
   • macOS app bundle creation
   • Linux systemd service files

2. Error Handling:

   • Better error messages
   • Installation rollback
   • Network failure recovery

3. User Experience:

   • Progress indicators
   • Configuration validation
   • Post-installation instructions

4. Security:

   • Secure password handling
   • Permission validation
   • Sandbox configuration

Contribution Steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

📁 Project Structure

openclaw-web-installer/
├── openclaw_installer.py     # Main installer application (single file!)
├── requirements.txt          # Python dependencies (optional)
├── templates/                # AUTO-GENERATED on first run
│   └── index.html           # Auto-generated HTML
├── static/                   # AUTO-GENERATED on first run
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css        # Auto-generated CSS
│   └── js/
│       └── main.js          # Auto-generated JavaScript
└── README.md                # This file

Note: The templates/ and static/ directories are created automatically when you run the script. You only need the Python file!

🔧 Technical Details

Built With:

• Flask - Web framework
• SocketIO - Real-time updates
• subprocess - System command execution
• psutil - System monitoring
• requests - HTTP downloads

Installation Flow:

1. Auto-generate web interface files
2. Prerequisite checking
3. Dependency installation
4. OpenClaw package installation
5. Configuration creation
6. Directory setup
7. Gateway startup

🚨 Disclaimer

This is an unofficial community project and is not affiliated with the official OpenClaw project. Use at your own risk.

📝 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details

🙏 Acknowledgments

• OpenClaw - The amazing AI assistant project
• All contributors and testers who help improve this installer
• The open-source community for inspiration and tools

📞 Contact & Support

I need your help! If you're a developer who can:

• Test on different platforms
• Fix platform-specific issues
• Improve the installation flow
• Add new features

Please contribute! Create issues, submit PRs, or reach out.

Contact: Instagram @ironmanyt00

Remember: I'm primarily an Android developer, so contributions from web, desktop, and sysadmin developers are especially valuable! 🚀

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🔧 Developers wanted! Let's make OpenClaw installation as easy as possible for everyone!

🔗 Quick Links

• OpenClaw GitHub
• OpenClaw Documentation
• Contact on Instagram
• Report Issues

Quick Start Commands:

# Clone
git clone https://github.com/IROTECHLAB/openclaw-web-installer.git
cd openclaw-web-installer

# Install and run
pip install -r requirements.txt
python openclaw_installer.py

# Or run directly
python openclaw_installer.py --port 5000 --host 0.0.0.0

🤖 Built on Android 5 - Yes, Really!

Platform Limitation Disclosure: This entire project was built and coded on an Android 5 device without proper Termux or Linux environment. This means:

✅ Proof of Concept Works - Core logic, Flask server, and UI generation are functional
⚠️ Zero Cross-Platform Testing - I physically cannot test Windows/macOS/Linux installations
🎯 Pure Problem-Solving - Built to solve a need despite extreme platform limitations

Why this matters: If the installer works despite these constraints, imagine how well it could work with proper testing!