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Do not read every doc before your first OpenClaw install
Choose the platform, one install route and the first verification command before diving into Gateway, channels or Skills.
Best for readers who just landed on the site and have not yet decided which path to follow.
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Short editorial reads that compress the next decision: install path, Gateway operations, workflow design or channel rollout. Pick the blocker you have right now, then continue into the matching docs.
Check these 7 things before you keep Gateway running long term
Host choice, auth placement, health checks and log habits determine whether a long-running Gateway stays stable.
Best for people preparing to turn Gateway into a real service rather than a temporary experiment.
When to add Skills and when to fix the workflow first
Not every repetitive action needs an extension. Separate workflow, permissions and tool-boundary problems before adding new Skills.
Best for teams discussing automation boundaries before deciding where a new Skill actually belongs.
Use this checklist before connecting Telegram or WhatsApp
Verify Gateway, providers, pairing, allowlists and log paths first, then move into real chat-channel integration.
Best for readers who are ready to add chat channels but have not yet confirmed the underlying stack is stable.
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