Troubleshoot

Quick fixes for common setup issues.

Node.js command not found

Reinstall Node.js and reopen your terminal. On macOS, verify Homebrew is in PATH.

Permission denied during npm install

Use sudo on macOS/Linux, or run PowerShell as Administrator on Windows.

OpenClaw starts but no response

Check that your API key is valid and that the channel token matches the bot you created.

Telegram bot not receiving messages

Send /start to your bot and confirm the token is correct.

Firewall or proxy issues

Try a different network or configure your proxy for npm and OpenClaw.