Deploy Openclaw on exe.dev

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Quick Start

Deploying Openclaw on exe.dev provides a streamlined, automated setup experience with built-in agent assistance.

• exe.dev's Shelley agent automates the entire Openclaw installation and configuration process.
• Manual configuration of nginx, SSL, and port forwarding can be complex for beginners.
• A fully functional Openclaw deployment with automated HTTPS and WebSocket support.

exe.dev offers a unique approach to VM management with an integrated AI agent that handles complex setup tasks.

Step 1: Use Shelley Agent

Paste this prompt to Shelley (exe.dev's built-in agent):

Set up Openclaw (https://docs.openclaw.ai/install) on this VM. Use the non-interactive and accept-risk flags for Openclaw onboarding. Add the supplied auth or token as needed. Configure nginx to forward from the default port 18789 to the root location on the default enabled site config, making sure to enable Websocket support. Pairing is done by "openclaw devices list" and "openclaw devices approve ". Make sure the dashboard shows that Openclaw's health is OK. exe.dev handles forwarding from port 8000 to port 80/443 and HTTPS for us, so the final "reachable" should be <vm-name>.exe.xyz, without port specification.

Step 2: Verify Installation

After Shelley completes the setup, verify Openclaw is running:

openclaw dashboard

For alternative deployment methods, check our guides on Openclaw on Hetzner or Openclaw on VPS.

Troubleshooting & Best Practices

• Health check: Ensure the dashboard shows Openclaw health as OK before pairing devices.
• Port configuration: exe.dev automatically handles port 8000 to 80/443 forwarding.
• Device pairing: Use openclaw devices list and openclaw devices approve for secure pairing.

exe.dev deployment simplifies Openclaw setup by leveraging AI-assisted automation, reducing manual configuration errors.