What Are the System Requirements for OpenClaw?

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OpenClaw requires Node.js 22+ and runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows (WSL2). Minimum 1GB RAM and 500MB disk space. Any modern computer works.

Minimum Requirements

  • OS: macOS 12+, Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Windows 10+ (WSL2)
  • Node.js: Version 22 or higher (installer handles this)
  • RAM: 512MB for OpenClaw itself (models use additional RAM if local)
  • Storage: 500MB for installation, more for logs and memory files
  • Network: Internet connection for cloud AI models

Recommended Specs

  • Personal use: Any modern laptop/desktop or Raspberry Pi 4+
  • VPS deployment: 1-2 vCPU, 1-2GB RAM ($5-10/month)
  • Local models: 16GB+ RAM, GPU recommended (Apple Silicon or NVIDIA)

Supported Platforms

macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), Linux (x64, ARM64), Windows (WSL2), Raspberry Pi, Docker, DigitalOcean, Oracle Cloud, and any platform that runs Node.js.

# Check your system
node --version  # Need 22+
uname -m        # Architecture

# Install (handles Node automatically)
curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash

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