OpenClaw FAQAI OpenClaw answers
This OpenClaw FAQ is your fast reference for setup, channels, playbooks, and safety. Use it to remove blockers before you expand AI OpenClaw across teams.
OpenClaw FAQ answers are aligned to official docs and common support questions. OpenClaw FAQ guidance should still be verified in your environment.
OpenClaw FAQ now includes community notes. OpenClaw FAQ can save hours when you run into edge cases.
OpenClaw FAQ is updated as community patterns emerge. OpenClaw FAQ highlights both official defaults and real-world fixes.
> How to use OpenClaw FAQ
This OpenClaw FAQ works best as a checklist. Start here, confirm your assumptions, then move into the detailed guides for each feature.
OpenClaw FAQ is most useful when read before you change configuration files or add a new channel.
Is Bun supported for OpenClaw?
Bun is not recommended. The docs report runtime bugs, especially with WhatsApp and Telegram. Use Node for stable gateways and test Bun only on non-production setups.
What goes in channels.telegram.allowFrom?
Use the human sender's Telegram user ID (numeric) or @username, not the bot username. You can DM the bot and read from.id via logs or the Bot API getUpdates.
I ran /start in Telegram but did not get a pairing code. Why?
Pairing codes are only sent when an unknown sender messages the bot and dmPolicy is pairing. Use openclaw pairing list telegram, or allowlist your sender ID.
OpenClaw FAQ is a quick sanity check before you change configs. OpenClaw FAQ is worth revisiting after every major update.
> Why choose OpenClaw FAQ
This OpenClaw FAQ saves time during onboarding and keeps teams aligned on the safest way to roll out AI OpenClaw.
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> OpenClaw FAQ (official)
Use the OpenClaw FAQ questions below as your final check before production.
OpenClaw FAQ official answers map to documented defaults and recommended safety policies.
OpenClaw FAQ official items should be your source of truth for production defaults.
Is Bun supported for OpenClaw?
Bun is not recommended. The docs report runtime bugs, especially with WhatsApp and Telegram. Use Node for stable gateways and test Bun only on non-production setups.
What goes in channels.telegram.allowFrom?
Use the human sender's Telegram user ID (numeric) or @username, not the bot username. You can DM the bot and read from.id via logs or the Bot API getUpdates.
I ran /start in Telegram but did not get a pairing code. Why?
Pairing codes are only sent when an unknown sender messages the bot and dmPolicy is pairing. Use openclaw pairing list telegram, or allowlist your sender ID.
Will WhatsApp message my contacts? How does pairing work?
No. WhatsApp DMs default to pairing. Unknown senders get a pairing code and are ignored until approved. Approve with openclaw pairing approve whatsapp <code>.
Can multiple people share one WhatsApp number with different OpenClaw instances?
Yes. Use multi-agent routing so each sender DM is bound to a different agentId with its own workspace and session store.
How are group chats controlled?
Groups default to allowlist policies and mention gating. Allowlists control who can trigger, and requireMention makes the agent reply only when mentioned unless disabled.
What are the install requirements?
Node.js 22+, macOS/Linux/WSL2, and pnpm only if you build from source. The installer runs onboarding by default.
> OpenClaw FAQ (community)
These OpenClaw FAQ items come from community sources. Treat them as guidance, and verify details in your own environment.
OpenClaw FAQ community notes often surface issues before they reach official docs.
OpenClaw FAQ community items are best used as early warnings and migration hints.
Is OpenClawSkills.org an official site?
No. It is an independent community directory that indexes skills and links to original sources; it does not host the code itself.
Where can I get community help?
Community help is typically offered via Discord, WeChat, and GitHub issues.
Where does clawdhub install skills by default?
By default it installs to ./skills in the current working directory. If a workspace is configured, it falls back to that workspace, and you can override it with --workdir or CLAWDHUB_WORKDIR.
Are third-party skills safe?
Community skills can be risky. Recent reports documented malicious skills on ClawHub, so treat skills as untrusted code and review sources before installing.