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Security check — openclaw raspberry pi zero
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm Raspberry Pi Zero W / Zero 2W; Raspberry Pi OS Lite Bullseye; Node.js 18 LTS compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw raspberry pi zero in 2–4 hours
Setup time: 2–4 hours
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You need:
- Raspberry Pi Zero W/2W
- Raspberry Pi OS Lite
- basic Linux admin
Install the package:
# On the Pi Zero
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_18.x | sudo bash -
sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
npm install -g openclaw
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Flash Raspberry Pi OS Lite with WiFi pre-configured\n2. SSH in and run the Node.js install command\n3. Install OpenClaw globally\n4. Set swap to 512MB to compensate for limited RAM\n5. Run openclaw init and configure a lightweight adapter\n6. Set up auto-start with systemd
Compatibility & status
Works with: Raspberry Pi Zero W / Zero 2W; Raspberry Pi OS Lite Bullseye; Node.js 18 LTS
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Last updated: Jul 2025
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