What breaks without openclaw install china
npm timeouts from restricted global registries. Node.js install blocked by slow CN mirrors. GFW throttling GitHub package downloads.
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First successful OpenClaw install × CN-specific mirror config for npm and Node.js ÷ 20-minute setup ÷ no VPN required = OpenClaw running inside China today.
Security check — openclaw install china
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Linux, macOS, Windows; optimized for mainland China; Node.js ≥18 compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw install china in 20–40 minutes
Setup time: 20–40 minutes
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You need:
- Node.js ≥18
- a server or PC in mainland China
- basic terminal knowledge
Install the package:
npm config set registry https://registry.npmmirror.com
npm install -g openclaw
openclaw init my-bot
cd my-bot && npm install
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Set npm registry to npmmirror.com before installing
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Install Node.js via the official NodeSource CN mirror
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Install OpenClaw globally
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Initialize your project with openclaw init
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Configure CN-specific adapter settings (QQ, WeChat, DingTalk)
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Verify connectivity to platform APIs
Compatibility & status
Works with: Linux, macOS, Windows; optimized for mainland China; Node.js ≥18
beginner
Last updated: Sep 2025
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FAQ — openclaw install china
Do I need a VPN to install OpenClaw in China?
Not necessarily. With correct mirror configurations, most installs succeed without a VPN.
Which platforms are accessible from CN networks without a proxy?
QQ, WeChat, DingTalk, and Feishu APIs are all accessible from mainland China without a proxy.
Is this guide maintained for the latest OpenClaw version?
Check the last_commit_date — the guide is updated when CN network conditions or mirror URLs change.