Agents

How to install agents in OpenClaw without stopping at setup

Installing OpenClaw is not enough. To reach an agent that does real work you need to complete onboarding, define the agent, choose the right plugins, and validate the first concrete task.

Step 1: onboarding and a stable base

You need a stable base first. If you skip this, the agents you create later will sit on top of a fragile setup.

openclaw onboard --install-daemon
openclaw dashboard

Step 2: add or define the first agent

The point is not creating ten abstract agents. The point is defining one with a precise role, a clear task, and understandable limits.

openclaw agents add 
openclaw configure

Step 3: use plugins and tools only when they help

Plugins add concrete capabilities. The typical mistake is installing too many too early. It is far better to start with one useful workflow and add only what actually matters.

openclaw plugins list
openclaw plugins install @openclaw/voice-call