Deploy OpenClaw

Deploy, secure, and operate self-hosted OpenClaw instances across Docker, Podman, Nix, Ansible, or bare VPS environments.

Trigger boundaries

Use this skill when

• Deploying OpenClaw to a new server, VPS, or container environment
• Configuring Docker or Podman containers for sandbox isolation
• Hardening an OpenClaw instance (exec approvals, tool allow/deny lists, elevated mode)
• Managing the OpenClaw gateway (restart, security, channel routing)
• Setting up monitoring, health checks, or cost tracking
• Configuring LLM provider switching or multi-provider setups
• Setting up messaging channels (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, iMessage)
• Planning backup and disaster recovery for OpenClaw data
• Installing required binaries inside sandbox containers
• Connecting a remote macOS node for macOS-only skills