TL;DR: Skip all the complicated setup. One command installs Clawdbot with all dependencies in 5 minutes. Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Perfect for beginners who want to start using AI agents immediately without technical headaches.
Most Clawdbot installation guides overwhelm you with prerequisites, environment variables, and manual dependency management. After watching beginners struggle through 30-minute setups that fail halfway, I wrote this ultra-simple guide. One command. Five minutes. Done.
The Clawdbot team built an automated installer that handles everything - Node.js version checking, dependency installation, environment setup, and initial configuration. You just paste one line into your terminal and answer a few prompts. Even complete coding beginners succeed with this method.
Why This Is The Fastest Method
Installation Time Comparison
One-Command Installer (This Guide)
Automated everything, no manual steps
Manual Installation
Install Node.js, dependencies separately
npm Global Install
Requires pre-installed Node.js 22+
Docker Deployment
Build images, configure volumes
Fastest
Completes in 5 minutes on 1000Mbps connection
Simplest
One command, no manual dependency management
Most Reliable
Automatically handles version compatibility issues
Before You Start
Step 1: Get API Keys Ready
The installer will ask for these credentials during setup. Prepare them beforehand to avoid interruptions:
- Anthropic API Key: Sign up at console.anthropic.com and create API key
- Telegram Bot Token: Message @BotFather on Telegram, send /newbot, follow instructions
Step 2: Ensure Good Internet Connection
Installer downloads 350-400MB of packages. Slow or unstable connections cause failures.
Recommended: VPN07's 1000Mbps network completes downloads in 3 minutes versus 30+ on throttled connections.
Step 3: Open Terminal with Admin Rights
- Windows: Right-click Start, select "Terminal (Admin)" or "PowerShell (Admin)"
- Mac: Open Terminal.app (admin rights auto-granted with sudo)
- Linux: Open terminal, use sudo for installation commands
Windows One-Command Install
Complete Windows Installation
Copy This Command
iwr -useb https://clawd.bot/install.ps1 | iex
What Happens During Installation
System Check
Detects Windows version, checks for Node.js 22+
Install Node.js (if needed)
Downloads and installs Node.js 22 LTS automatically
Download Clawdbot
Fetches latest Clawdbot version and dependencies
Configure Environment
Prompts for API keys, creates .env file
Test Installation
Runs test agent to verify everything works
Installation Time
- • 1000Mbps (VPN07): 4-5 minutes total
- • 500Mbps: 8-10 minutes
- • 100Mbps: 25-30 minutes
- • Throttled VPN: Often fails with timeout errors
macOS One-Command Install
Complete macOS Installation
Copy This Command
curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | bash
First-Time Prompts You'll See
Enter your Anthropic API key:
Paste your API key from console.anthropic.com
Enter your Telegram bot token:
Paste token from @BotFather
Choose installation directory [/usr/local/clawdbot]:
Press Enter for default or type custom path
Success Message
When installation completes successfully, you'll see:
✓ Configuration complete
✓ Test agent passed
Run 'clawdbot start' to begin
Linux One-Command Install
Complete Linux Installation
For Ubuntu/Debian/Pop_OS
curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install.sh | sudo bash
For Fedora/RHEL/CentOS
curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install-rhel.sh | sudo bash
Uses dnf package manager instead of apt
For Arch Linux
curl -fsSL https://clawd.bot/install-arch.sh | sudo bash
Optimized for pacman package manager
Common Issues and Quick Fixes
❌ Error: "curl: command not found"
Curl not installed on your system.
sudo apt install curl
⚠️ Error: "Connection timeout"
Network too slow or unstable for 350MB download.
Solution: Use VPN07's 1000Mbps network to eliminate timeout errors. Installation completes in 4 minutes.
⚠️ Error: "Permission denied"
Not running with administrator privileges.
ℹ️ Error: "Node.js version incompatible"
Old Node.js version detected (below v22).
Installer automatically downloads Node.js 22. Just answer "yes" when prompted to upgrade.
First Run After Installation
Start Your First Clawdbot Agent
Step 1: Start Agent
Agent connects to Claude API and begins monitoring
Step 2: Check Status
Shows agent health, API connection, and active tasks
Step 3: View Logs
Real-time log stream showing agent activity
Pro Tip: Background Mode
Run agent in background so it continues even after closing terminal:
Why 1000Mbps Bandwidth Matters
Installation Speed Depends on Network Quality
Download Size Breakdown
With VPN07 (1000Mbps)
- ✅ 385MB downloads in 3 minutes
- ✅ No timeout errors
- ✅ Total installation: 4-5 minutes
- ✅ Success rate: 98%
With Throttled VPN
- ❌ 385MB takes 30+ minutes
- ❌ Frequent timeout errors
- ❌ npm install fails mid-way
- ❌ Success rate: 40%
Verify Installation Success
Run These Commands to Confirm
clawdbot --version
Should show v1.x.x
Confirms Clawdbot installed and accessible from PATH
clawdbot doctor
All checks green
Validates Node.js version, API credentials, network connectivity
clawdbot test
Test agent runs
Makes test API call to Claude, confirms credentials work