OpenClaw Dockerfile — Official Container Build for Production Deployment

Name: OpenClaw Dockerfile
Author: openclaw

What breaks without openclaw dockerfile

Bloated images. Baked-in secrets. Non-reproducible production builds.

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Lean Alpine container × multi-stage build ÷ 15-minute customisation ÷ zero secrets in layers = reproducible deploys.

openclaw dockerfile — what it actually does

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Uses multi-stage build: compile TypeScript, then copy dist to slim Alpine image.

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Runs as non-root user for production security baseline.

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Includes HEALTHCHECK that pings the Lobster health endpoint.

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Produces ~180 MB final image with full Node.js dependencies.

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Extend for platform-specific native modules or custom entrypoints.

Security check — openclaw dockerfile

Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only. Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Docker ≥24; Node.js 20 Alpine base; all Linux architectures including ARM64 compatibility.

Quick start — openclaw dockerfile in 15–30 minutes

Setup time: 15–30 minutes

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You need:

Docker ≥24
basic Dockerfile knowledge
openclaw project files

Install the package:

docker build -t my-openclaw-bot .
docker run -d --env-file .env -p 5140:5140 my-openclaw-bot

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Clone your OpenClaw project

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Copy the official Dockerfile into your project root

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Add a .dockerignore excluding node_modules and .env

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Build the image with docker build

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Pass environment variables via --env-file or Docker secrets

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Run and access Lobster on port 5140

Troubleshooting openclaw dockerfile

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1. Copying .env into the image — secrets get baked in and leak through docker history

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2. Not using a .dockerignore — node_modules bloats build context

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3. Pinning to latest tag instead of a specific release tag — breaks reproducible builds

Compatibility & status

Works with: Docker ≥24; Node.js 20 Alpine base; all Linux architectures including ARM64 intermediate Last updated: Nov 2025 MIT

Official docs →

View on GitHub →

FAQ — openclaw dockerfile

What is the final image size?

Approximately 180–220 MB depending on installed plugins.

Does the official image support ARM64 (Raspberry Pi, Apple Silicon)?

Yes. The multi-stage build produces both amd64 and arm64 images.

Can I use this with Docker Compose?

Yes. Reference the image in docker-compose.yml and pass env vars via environment section.

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