macOS Installation
Install and configure OpenClaw on Mac
1System Requirements
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or higher
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel processor
- At least 8GB RAM
- Node.js 22+
2Install Node.js
Recommended to use Homebrew:
terminal
# Install Homebrew (if not installed)
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
# Install Node.js
brew install node@223Install OpenClaw
Install globally with npm:
terminal
npm install -g clawdbot4Auto-start on Boot
Create a LaunchAgent for auto-start:
terminal
# Create plist file
cat << 'EOF' > ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.clawdbot.plist
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.clawdbot</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>/usr/local/bin/clawdbot</string>
<string>start</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
EOF
# Load the service
launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.clawdbot.plistTips
- •iTerm2 or Warp terminal recommended
- •Apple Silicon Macs perform better with local models
Warning
- •Ensure system firewall allows OpenClaw network access
Frequently Asked Questions
Does OpenClaw work on Apple Silicon Macs?▾
Yes, OpenClaw fully supports Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs running macOS 12 Monterey or later.
How do I install Node.js on macOS?▾
The recommended approach is using Homebrew: run "brew install node@22". You can also download the installer from nodejs.org.
Can OpenClaw auto-start on macOS boot?▾
Yes, create a LaunchAgent plist file in ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ and load it with launchctl. The guide includes the exact configuration.