openwrt advanced stale

LuCI App OpenClaw

Your router runs 24/7 and costs nothing extra to operate. It can run your bot too.

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.

openclaw openwrt — what it actually does

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Installs OpenClaw on OpenWrt routers via the LuCI package manager.
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Manages bot startup, shutdown, and config through the LuCI web interface.
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Runs continuously on router hardware — draws milliwatts, never powers down.
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Works on routers with 256MB RAM minimum for stable operation.
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Marked stale — verify OpenWrt version compatibility before installing.

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

Troubleshooting openclaw openwrt

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1. Installing on a router with <128MB RAM — Node.js alone requires ~80MB; plugins push this to OOM
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2. Using heavy plugins (LLM inference, browser automation) on router hardware — only use lightweight adapters
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3. Exposing webhook ports directly from your router IP — use a reverse proxy or DNS-based webhook routing

Compatibility & status

Works with: OpenWrt ≥22.03; routers with ≥128MB RAM; MIPS or ARM architecture; Node.js 18 opkg package required advanced Last updated: Jul 2025 ★ 120 on GitHub GPL-2.0

Official docs →

View on GitHub →

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.

Related — more like openclaw openwrt

Router hardware running 24/7 with no software on it is wasted always-on compute.

Buying a separate server for a small bot adds monthly cost your router already covers.

Get it on GitHub →