OpenClaw Remote Install Skill

This skill handles remote installation and configuration of OpenClaw on remote servers via SSH with intelligent method selection and async execution support.

Log Directory

All installation logs are automatically saved to:

~/.openclaw/remote-install-logs/<host>_<timestamp>/

Each installation creates:

• install.log - Main installation log with timestamps
• install_output.log - Raw command output
• install.pid - Background process PID (async mode)
• install.status - Installation status: running/success/failed/timeout

A symlink latest points to the most recent log directory.

Supported Installation Methods

Usage

Quick Start (Auto-detect)

./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path>

Async Installation (Recommended for long-running installs)

# Run installation in background with progress monitoring
./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path> --async

# Monitor in real-time
tail -f ~/.openclaw/remote-install-logs/latest/install_output.log

# Check status
cat ~/.openclaw/remote-install-logs/latest/install_status

With Password

./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <password> --password-based

Force Specific Method

# Docker installation
./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path> --docker

# Podman installation
./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path> --podman

# npm method (if Node 22+ available)
./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path> --method npm

Non-interactive (Automation)

./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path> \
  --non-interactive \
  --configure

Custom Log Directory

./scripts/install_openclaw_remote.sh <host> <user> <key_path> \
  --log-dir /path/to/custom/logs

Auto-Detection Logic

The installer automatically selects the best method:

1. If --docker or --podman flag: Use container method (if available)
2. If Node 22+ installed: Use pnpm or npm method
3. Otherwise: Use official install.sh script

Supported Operating Systems

• Ubuntu/Debian (apt)
• Fedora/RHEL/CentOS (dnf/yum)
• Alpine (apk)
• Arch Linux (pacman)
• macOS (Homebrew)
• Windows (WSL2) - via installer script

Post-Installation

# SSH into remote server
ssh user@host

# Check status
openclaw status