Run AI CoWork Locally with OpenClaw & Ollama (Complete Setup)
Open Claw: A Beginner's Guide to Integration with Olama
Introduction to Open Claw
- Open Claw, previously known as Claudebot and Moltbot, is now officially released by Ola. It allows users to run models locally for free.
- The integration of Open Claw with Olama ensures that user data remains 100% private while providing a step-by-step guide for beginners.
Installation Steps
- To start using Open Claw, the first step is to install it via terminal using the command
npm install -g openclaw@latest.
- After installation, users need to download Olama from olama.com and select a model from the available options.
Model Selection and Configuration
- Recommended models include Quen 3 coder, GLM 4.7, GPTO OSS 20B, and GPT OSS 120B; the tutorial focuses on using GP OSS 20B.
- Users can download models directly through the app or via terminal commands like
olama pull GPT OSS 20B.
Launching Open Claw
- To launch Open Claw, use the command
lama launch openclawor its previous namelama launch clawbot.
- Once launched, users will see an interface indicating that GPT OSS 20B is configured and running behind the scenes.
Connecting with Slack
- The tutorial explains how to connect Slack for remote control of your computer; this includes creating a Slack app and configuring permissions.
- Users can send commands through Slack (e.g., listing files or reading emails), allowing them to manage their computer remotely from any messaging platform.