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Getting Started

Goal: go from zero to a first working chat with minimal setup.
Fastest chat: open the Control UI (no channel setup needed). Run cryptoclaw dashboard and chat in the browser, or open http://127.0.0.1:18789/ on the . Docs: Dashboard and Control UI.

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Prereqs

  • Node 22 or newer
Check your Node version with node --version if you are unsure.

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Quick setup (CLI)

1

Install CryptoClaw (recommended)

npm install -g @termix-it/cryptoclaw@latest
Other install methods and requirements: Install.
2

Run the onboarding wizard

cryptoclaw onboard --install-daemon
The wizard configures auth, gateway settings, and optional channels. See Onboarding Wizard for details.
3

Check the Gateway

If you installed the service, it should already be running:
cryptoclaw gateway status
4

Open the Control UI

cryptoclaw dashboard
If the Control UI loads, your Gateway is ready for use.

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Optional checks and extras

Useful for quick tests or troubleshooting.
cryptoclaw gateway --port 18789
Requires a configured channel.
cryptoclaw message send --target +15555550123 --message "Hello from CryptoClaw"

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Go deeper

Onboarding Wizard (details)

Full CLI wizard reference and advanced options.

macOS app onboarding

First run flow for the macOS app.

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What you will have

  • A running Gateway
  • Auth configured
  • Control UI access or a connected channel

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Next steps