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1.9.7.1 Install and Configure OpenClaw

This section describes how to use RDK Studio to quickly install and configure OpenClaw on RDK X5/RDK S100.

OpenClaw is an open-source, self-hostable AI execution engine that understands natural language instructions and automatically performs real-world actions. By configuring communication tools such as Feishu or QQ, it can become your 24/7 personal digital assistant.

Its technical architecture is as follows:

Technical Architecture Diagram

Install OpenClaw Using RDK Studio​

Install RDK Studio and Add Device​

Before installing OpenClaw, ensure that RDK Studio is installed and the device is connected.

Install OpenClaw​

  1. Enter the RDK Studio page and click the OpenClaw icon on the left to access the configuration page.

    Access Configuration Page

  2. Ensure the current device is connected to the internet. If not, click the Connect WiFi button to go to the WiFi connection page.

    Connect WiFi

  3. After connecting to WiFi, click the Confirm button to enter the first-time installation wizard page for model configuration. Register on the model provider platform and obtain the model API base URL and API Key. This document uses Alibaba's coding plan as an example, with the configuration shown in the figure below.

    Model Configuration Image

  4. Click the Execute Install button and wait for the installation to complete. You can also click View Install Log; the installation status will be displayed in the terminal. If issues occur during installation, repair instructions will be provided. Copy and execute the instructions in the terminal to continue the installation process.

    Installation Information Terminal

  5. Verify the installation:

    • After installation, the quick actions area will indicate that the first-time deployment is complete.

      First-time Deployment Complete

    • The gateway status will show Running. If the gateway status does not appear, click the Refresh Status button to the right of the gateway, or click Restart under the Restart Gateway option in the toolbox at the top right corner.

      Installation Complete

Verify OpenClaw Installation​

  1. After installation, click Open Web Chat in the quick actions area to enter the graphical conversation interface.

    Enter Web Conversation Button Location

    Enter Web Conversation

  2. If you need multi-window conversations, click Open Terminal Chat in the quick actions area to open a new terminal window. In the terminal window, you can select Terminal or Chat.

    Multi-window Conversation

Switch Models​

  1. Click Model Config in the quick actions area, then click + Add Provider to configure the model provider and model information.

    Add Provider

  2. After configuration, select the target model you wish to switch to from the model list and click Set Primary to complete the switch.

    Set as Main Model Image

Update OpenClaw Version​

Click the Toolbox in the top right corner, then click the Upgrade button under the Upgrade OpenClaw option to update OpenClaw to the latest version.

Upgrade OpenClaw

Uninstall OpenClaw​

Click the Toolbox in the top right corner, then click the Uninstall button under the Uninstall OpenClaw option to uninstall OpenClaw.

Uninstall OpenClaw

Toolbox​

Quick access to high-frequency ops, reducing page switching.

  • Gateway Diagnosis: Check gateway status and write to terminal log.

  • Restart Gateway: Quick recovery after gateway abnormality.

  • Upgrade OpenClaw: Upgrade installed OpenClaw to latest version.

  • Export Configuration Snapshot: Export current main config for backup.

  • Auto Fix Configuration: Fix schema incompatibility after version upgrade.

  • Uninstall OpenClaw: Remove OpenClaw and its config. This cannot be undone.

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