[Updated] OpenClaw Shrimp-Farming Journal: Deploy a Local AI Assistant, Beginner Friendly

Posted:March 26, 2026

🏷️ Course Type:AI-Tool Deployment / Localized Application / Newbie Onboarding

Core ToolsOpenClaw (OpenCrewAI)

Target AudienceAI newbies, non-tech-background users, individuals hoping to have a local AI assistant, rookies interested in automated office.

Course HighlightsNewbie-friendly, full hand-holding, domestic-model deep integration, phone remote command, local deployment privacy-secure.

Are you stilltroubled by complex AI-tool configurationyet longing for aobedient, capable, and entirely your own smart assistant? The 'OpenClaw Shrimp-Rearing Practice Series' is precisely tailor-made for you—thezero-threshold onboarding guide . This series will thoroughly break the stereotype that 'deploying AI requires a high-spec PC and programming knowledge,'hand-in-hand guiding you through OpenClaw (Lobster)'s localized deployment and deep customization from 0 to 1。

You will systematically learncompleting Node.js environment setup and OpenClaw core installation on Windowsmasterperforming key configuration through the Onboarding wizard, and dive deep intohow to connect free domestic LLMs (such as StepFun, Tsinghua Zhipu), as well asconfiguring Feishu and other communication tools as your 'mobile command post' . The course aims to help youbuild an all-around assistant that resides locally, is on call 24/7, can deeply understand Chinese commands, and autonomously handle tasks , letting you truly experience the efficiency revolution of 'just move your lips, and AI runs its legs off'—theefficiency revolution , empowering personal efficiency improvement and professional competitiveness.

Chapter 1: Understanding and Setting Sail—Unveiling OpenClaw's Mysterious Veil

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• 1. What Is OpenClaw: Your Local-First Personal Smart Assistant
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• 2. Environment Preparation: Node.js Install and Verification on Windows
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• 3. Core Install: Using NPM Commands to Deploy OpenClaw's Latest Version
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• 4. First Setting Sail: Running the Onboarding Wizard to Complete Basic Configuration
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Chapter 2: Connection and Empowerment—Building Your AI Command System

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• 5. Model-Connection Practice: Acquiring and Configuring a Free API Key on OpenRouter
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• 6. Free-Model Selection: Exploring and Configuring StepFun, NVIDIA, and Other Powerful Free Models
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• 7. Mobile command-center setup: creating a Feishu test app and configuring WebSocket connection
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• 8. Skill expansion: optionally adding password management, speech-to-text, and other practical Skills as needed
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Chapter 3: Verification and Use — Opening a New Chapter of Intelligent Collaboration

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• 9. Service restart and verification: ensuring the OpenClaw gateway service runs successfully
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• 10. Model switching and management: using the command line to scan, view, and switch configured models
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• 11. Login and use: through the TUI interface or Feishu, start commanding your 'lobster' assistant to work
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💡 Learning Tips:
The tutorial content is based on the OpenClaw version, Node.js environment, and related API services (such as OpenRouter) at publication time. Software versions and platform policies may update; when practicing, refer to the latest official docs, flexibly adjusting installation and configuration steps to ensure successful deployment.

🕒 Update time: April 1, 2026

📋 Update Key Points:

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• Detailed explanation of OpenClaw's complete binding-configuration flow with Feishu desktop, including adding a Channel, configuring security credentials, and other steps
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• Demonstrating the pairing method of mobile Feishu with OpenClaw, the full process from getting the pairing code to completing authentication
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• Showing how to achieve cross-device collaboration through a Feishu bot, making OpenClaw an active intelligent assistant
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• Providing simple operation methods for upgrading the OpenClaw software, keeping system features up to date
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