1. Installation
Install OpenClaw (local, VPS, VM, container, cloud)
2. API Key & Model Setup
Configure provider API key and default model
3. Gateway Setup
Port, bind address, authentication mode
4. Channels
Telegram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, iMessage, Web UI, etc.
5. Web Search
Configure search provider (e.g. Brave Search)
6. Skills
Install skills from ClawHub
7. Security
Hardening checklist and security audit
8. Memory
SOUL.md, USER.md, MEMORY.md setup
9. Cron Jobs & Heartbeats
Background tasks and scheduled routines
10. Cost Optimization
Best practices for reducing API costs
11. Your First Use Case
Get your first automation running