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OpenClaw docker-setup.sh

Fresh VPS. No Docker. One script handles everything. Review before running.

What breaks without openclaw docker setup script

Manual Docker install. Missing health checks. Dashboard left open.

Production Docker deploy × official provisioning script ÷ 5-minute run ÷ no manual steps = zero-config container.

openclaw docker setup script — what it actually does

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Installs Docker CE, pulls the OpenClaw image, and creates a data volume.
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Generates a .env template and starts the container with restart policy.
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Requires sudo — always review the script before executing on a server.
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Designed for Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 and Debian 11/12 environments.
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Add a Lobster access token after setup to lock the dashboard.

Security check — openclaw docker setup script

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Ubuntu 20.04/22.04; Debian 11/12; Docker ≥24 auto-installed by script compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw docker setup script in 5–15 minutes

Setup time: 5–15 minutes

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You need:
  • Fresh Ubuntu 22.04 server
  • root or sudo access
  • ports 5140 open

Install the package:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/openclaw/openclaw/main/docker-setup.sh | bash
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Provision a VPS with Ubuntu 22.04
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Open port 5140 in your firewall
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Run the setup script via curl | bash
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Script installs Docker, pulls image, and starts the container
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Set your bot token in the prompted environment variables
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Access Lobster at http://your-server:5140

Troubleshooting openclaw docker setup script

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1. Running curl | bash without reviewing the script — always inspect first
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2. Not setting a Lobster access token — leaves the dashboard open
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3. Running on a server without adequate RAM (minimum 512 MB recommended)

Compatibility & status

Works with: Ubuntu 20.04/22.04; Debian 11/12; Docker ≥24 auto-installed by script beginner Last updated: Nov 2025 MIT

Official docs →

View on GitHub →

FAQ — openclaw docker setup script

Can I run this on non-Ubuntu systems?

Debian 11/12 works. CentOS/RHEL requires manual adaptation.

Does the script configure Lobster automatically?

It sets up the port and a random access token printed to stdout.

Is this suitable for a multi-bot setup?

For multiple bots, extend docker-compose.yml instead of running the script twice.

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