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FAQ (concepts)

If you’re here because something’s broken, start with: Troubleshooting.

What is Clawdbot?

Clawdbot is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. It replies on the messaging surfaces you already use (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, WebChat) and can also do voice + a live Canvas on supported platforms. The Gateway is the always‑on control plane; the assistant is the product.

What runtime do I need?

Node >= 22 is required. pnpm is recommended. Bun is not recommended for the Gateway. Use the onboarding wizard:
clawdbot onboard --install-daemon
Then use:
clawdbot dashboard