# OpenClaw 101

> Free 7-day tutorial to master OpenClaw — build your own AI personal assistant.

## About

OpenClaw 101 is the definitive learning resource for OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot), an open-source AI agent framework. The site provides a structured 7-day tutorial that takes you from zero to running your own AI personal assistant, plus a curated resource library with 70+ tools, skills, and integrations.

OpenClaw lets you build a self-hosted AI assistant that can manage email, browse the web, execute code, automate workflows, and connect to services like Telegram, Gmail, Google Calendar, and more.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://openclaw101.dev/): Overview and course introduction
- [Day 1: Meet OpenClaw](https://openclaw101.dev/day/1): What is OpenClaw, architecture overview, and what it can do
- [Day 2: Installation](https://openclaw101.dev/day/2): Step-by-step setup guide for server and local environments
- [Day 3: Give Your Assistant a Soul](https://openclaw101.dev/day/3): Personality configuration with SOUL.md and USER.md
- [Day 4: Connect Your Digital Life](https://openclaw101.dev/day/4): Integrating Gmail, Calendar, browser, and other services
- [Day 5: Skills Ecosystem](https://openclaw101.dev/day/5): Installing and creating skills (plugins) for your assistant
- [Day 6: Automation & Heartbeat](https://openclaw101.dev/day/6): Setting up proactive monitoring, cron jobs, and heartbeat checks
- [Day 7: Advanced Techniques](https://openclaw101.dev/day/7): Multi-agent workflows, browser automation, and advanced tips
- [Resources](https://openclaw101.dev/resources): 70+ curated tools, skills, and community resources
- [中文首页](https://openclaw101.dev/zh): Chinese version of the full tutorial

## FAQ

- Q: What is OpenClaw?
  A: OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that lets you build a self-hosted personal AI assistant. It connects to services like Telegram, Gmail, and browsers, and can execute code, automate tasks, and manage your digital life 24/7.

- Q: Is OpenClaw free?
  A: Yes, OpenClaw is fully open-source and free to use. You only pay for the AI model API costs (e.g., Claude, GPT) and server hosting.

- Q: How do I install OpenClaw?
  A: You need a Linux server (or Mac/Windows with Docker). Install Node.js, clone the repository, configure your API keys, and run the gateway. The Day 2 tutorial covers this step by step.

- Q: What AI models does OpenClaw support?
  A: OpenClaw supports Claude (Anthropic), GPT-4 (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), Grok (xAI), and any OpenRouter-compatible model.

- Q: What can an OpenClaw assistant do?
  A: It can manage email, schedule calendar events, browse the web, write and execute code, analyze SEO data, create content, monitor websites, automate workflows, and more through its extensible skills system.