Install OpenClaw on macOS and Mac mini

Install and verify

1. 1

   Run the official installer

   The installer can provision a supported Node runtime and start onboarding.

   curl -fsSL https://openclaw.ai/install.sh | bash

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2. 2

   Confirm health

   Do not add broad macOS permissions until the base Gateway is healthy.

   openclaw --version
   openclaw doctor
   openclaw gateway status

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3. 3

   Enable managed startup

   Use onboarding or install the Gateway LaunchAgent explicitly.

   openclaw gateway install
   openclaw gateway status --json

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Mac mini operator checklist

• Use a dedicated macOS account when the assistant should not inherit personal desktop data.
• Grant Accessibility, Screen Recording, Camera, or Microphone only for capabilities you intend to expose.
• Test restart behavior after a reboot and before relying on remote access.
• Keep remote Gateway access authenticated; prefer an SSH tunnel, trusted private network, or documented access layer over a raw public port.