OpenClaw CLI Commands Complete Guide

Overview

OpenClaw CLI is the core tool for managing Agents, providing commands from initialization to runtime.

Global Commands

# Check version
openclaw --version

# Show help
openclaw --help

Project Management

# Initialize new project
openclaw init

# Check configuration
openclaw doctor

Agent Operations

# Start interactive mode
openclaw run <agent-name>

# Start web server
openclaw serve

# Check Agent status
openclaw status

Gateway Management

# Start Gateway
openclaw gateway start

# Stop Gateway
openclaw gateway stop

# Restart Gateway
openclaw gateway restart

Debug Commands

# View logs
openclaw logs

# Test configuration
openclaw config validate

FAQ

How do I initialize a new OpenClaw project?▼

Use the `openclaw init` command to initialize a new project.

I want to start a specific Agent for interaction, what command should I use?▼

Use the `openclaw run <agent-name>` command, replacing `<agent-name>` with the actual Agent name.

How do I manage the starting and restarting of the Gateway service?▼

Use `openclaw gateway start` to start the service, or `openclaw gateway restart` to restart it.

When encountering issues, how do I view logs or validate if the configuration is correct?▼

Use `openclaw logs` to view logs, `openclaw config validate` to test configuration, or `openclaw doctor` to check configuration.

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