What breaks without openclaw openwrt
Router hardware sitting idle. Separate always-on bot server required. LuCI management for bots unavailable.
→
Always-on bot hosting × router hardware you already own ÷ 1-hour setup ÷ zero additional hardware cost = a persistent bot at $0/month.
Security check — openclaw openwrt
Privacy score: 7/10 — accesses connected platform APIs only.
Lock it: review OAuth scopes before install, confirm OpenWrt ≥22.03; routers with ≥128MB RAM; MIPS or ARM architecture; Node.js 18 opkg package required compatibility.
Quick start — openclaw openwrt in 1–2 hours
Setup time: 1–2 hours
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You need:
- Router running OpenWrt (≥22.03)
- at least 128MB RAM
- LuCI installed
- Node.js opkg package
Install the package:
opkg update
opkg install luci-app-openclaw
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Ensure your router has at least 128MB RAM and Node.js available via opkg
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Run opkg update && opkg install luci-app-openclaw
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Access LuCI web UI at http://192.168.1.1
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Navigate to Services > OpenClaw
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Configure your adapter credentials in the LuCI config form
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Enable and start the OpenClaw service
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Monitor via the LuCI log viewer
Compatibility & status
Works with: OpenWrt ≥22.03; routers with ≥128MB RAM; MIPS or ARM architecture; Node.js 18 opkg package required
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Last updated: Jul 2025
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GPL-2.0
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FAQ — openclaw openwrt
Which routers have been tested with this app?
GL.iNet MT3000, AXT1800, and similar arm64 routers with 256MB+ RAM.
Can I run the Lobster dashboard from a router?
Technically yes, but the web server overhead plus Lobster adds ~30MB RAM. Only recommended on routers with 256MB+.
Is this maintained?
Last commit activity was mid-2025. Check the repo for current status before relying on it for a new deployment.