How to Install OpenClaw on Windows

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Install OpenClaw on Windows using WSL2 (recommended) or the native PowerShell installer. WSL2 provides the best experience.

Method 1: WSL2 (Recommended)

Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 provides the best OpenClaw experience on Windows with full Linux compatibility.

  1. Open PowerShell as Admin: wsl --install
  2. Restart your computer
  3. Open your WSL2 terminal (Ubuntu)
  4. Run the Linux installer

Method 2: Native PowerShell

For users who prefer not to use WSL2, OpenClaw has a native PowerShell installer.

Known Limitations on Windows

  • Some skills may have limited functionality without WSL2
  • File system operations are faster in WSL2
  • Browser automation works best with WSL2
# Method 1: WSL2 (recommended)
wsl --install
# After restart, in WSL2 Ubuntu terminal:
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash

# Method 2: Native PowerShell
iwr -useb https://openclaw.ai/install.ps1 | iex

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