Quick Start

Get your own AI coding agent running in the cloud with zero configuration. Clawdy handles server provisioning, security hardening, SSL certificates, and authentication so you can focus on building.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

A Clawdy account (sign up at clawdy.app)
A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)

That's it. No SSH keys, no cloud provider accounts, no server configuration required.

Step 1: Create Your Instance

Log in to your Clawdy dashboard
Click Create New Instance
Choose your server specifications:
- Standard: 4 vCPU, 8GB RAM, 80GB SSD (recommended)
- Pro: 8 vCPU, 16GB RAM, 160GB SSD (for heavy workloads)
Select your preferred region (closest to you for lowest latency)
Click Deploy

Your instance will be ready in approximately 60 seconds.

Step 2: Connect to OpenClaw

Once deployment completes, you'll see your instance in the dashboard with:

Instance URL: https://your-slug.clawdy.app
Status: Running (green indicator)

Click Open OpenClaw to launch your AI agent in a new tab. You're now connected to your personal OpenClaw instance!

Step 3: Start Your First Conversation

OpenClaw is ready to help with coding tasks. Try these example prompts:

Create a React component that displays a user profile card with name, email, and avatar

Help me debug this TypeScript error: Type 'string' is not assignable to type 'number'

Write unit tests for my authentication middleware

OpenClaw can:

Write and refactor code across 25+ languages
Debug errors and suggest fixes
Run terminal commands in your instance
Create and edit files in your workspace
Browse the web for documentation

Tips for Working with OpenClaw

Set Up Your Development Environment

When starting a new project, tell OpenClaw about your preferences:

"When building apps, use bunx path-to-port \pwd`` to set the dev server port. This gives each project a unique port based on its path, so I won't have port conflicts between projects."

"Always start dev servers in a tmux session named after the project, so they persist in the background even if I close the browser."

Useful Prompts to Try

Project setup:

Create a new Next.js project with TypeScript, Tailwind, and set up 
the dev server on a unique port using path-to-port

Background services:

Start the dev server in a tmux session called 'my-app' so it 
runs in the background

Multi-service development:

I need to run frontend on one port and backend on another. 
Set up tmux sessions for each with unique ports.

What's Running on Your Instance

Behind the scenes, your Clawdy instance includes:

Component	Description
OpenClaw Agent	The AI coding assistant
Code Editor	VS Code Server for browser-based editing
Terminal	Full shell access via web browser
File System	Persistent 80GB+ storage
Git	Pre-installed for version control

Next Steps

Now that your instance is running, explore these features:

Auth-Protected Apps: Access any localhost port through secure subdomains
Web Terminal: Use the browser-based SSH terminal
Security Layers: Understand Clawdy's 8-layer security model

Need Help?

Dashboard issues: Check your instance status in the Clawdy dashboard
OpenClaw questions: Visit the OpenClaw documentation
Support: Email us at hey@clawdy.app