Track 36Pro Track~120 min total
OpenClaw: Deploy Your Own AI Agent
Deploy a self-hosted AI agent accessible from Telegram, WhatsApp, Discord, and 20+ messaging platforms. Covers Docker deployment, browser automation, security hardening, cost optimization, and running local models with Ollama on a VPS or Mac Mini.
Prerequisite:
§ The modules
- 01What Is OpenClaw and Why Self-HostWhat OpenClaw does, why self-hosting beats cloud AI assistants, and the VPS vs Mac Mini decision. The foundation for everything that follows.Account
- 02Planning Your DeploymentHardware requirements, hosting providers with 1-click templates, LLM provider selection, and the three gotchas that trip up every new deployment.Account
- 03Docker Deployment Step by StepDocker Compose configuration, environment variables, port layout, log rotation, health checks, and the container rebuild checklist.Pro
- 04Connect Your Messaging ChannelsTelegram, WhatsApp, and Discord setup. Allowlist security, numeric IDs vs usernames, and multi-channel resource management.Pro
- 05Browser Control and SkillsHeadless Chromium setup, Chrome lock file gotcha, gateway binding, ClawHub security warnings, session cache clearing, and building custom skills.Pro
- 06Security HardeningThe threat landscape (220,000+ exposed instances), token rotation, network security, Docker firewall rules, and what NOT to give OpenClaw access to.Pro
- 07Cost OptimizationHeartbeat overflow explained, the $100/month surprise, model selection for budget, session pruning, and spending monitoring.Pro
- 08Local Models with OllamaRun AI models locally for zero API costs. Ollama setup, model selection by RAM tier, hybrid local/cloud routing, and the Mac Mini home server build.Pro
Start module 01 →Finish all six for the Pro Track