Installing Clawdbot: A Complete Guide

Published on Jan 28, 2026 by 寻亦见北 · 1 min read

Prerequisites
Step 1: Install Node.js and npm
Step 2: Install Clawdbot
Step 3: Configure Clawdbot
Step 4: Connect to Telegram Bot
Summary

Clawdbot is a powerful AI assistant that can operate your computer and integrate with various services. This guide will walk you through the installation process step by step.

Prerequisites

Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment
npm: Package manager for Node.js
Telegram Bot: For communication with the AI assistant
A 24/7 Server: A server that remains operational around the clock

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nodejs npm

Step 2: Install Clawdbot

# Install Clawdbot
npm i -g clawdbot

# Meet your assistant
clawdbot onboard

Step 3: Configure Clawdbot

Select an appropriate model based on your API. I chose Qwen, which is free to use.

Configuration Screen

Step 4: Connect to Telegram Bot

Search for BotFather in Telegram, look for the blue verified robot.
Create a new bot.
Copy the generated token.
Connect the token to Clawdbot.

Telegram Connection

After completing the configuration as prompted, you can communicate with your AI assistant through Telegram.

Summary

Now you have successfully installed and configured Clawdbot, and set up communication via Telegram. Your AI assistant can now receive and respond to messages through Telegram and can operate your computer to perform various tasks.