https://iopenclaw.net/blog Practical guides on installing, extending, and running OpenClaw. en https://iopenclaw.net/blog/installing-openclaw-first-timers-guide https://iopenclaw.net/blog/installing-openclaw-first-timers-guide Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT A clear, no-jargon walkthrough of getting OpenClaw running from scratch — prerequisites, installation, your first channel, and the first thing to do once it works. SetupGetting Started https://iopenclaw.net/blog/control-home-assistant-via-whatsapp https://iopenclaw.net/blog/control-home-assistant-via-whatsapp Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Connect OpenClaw to your Home Assistant setup and control it by text — change lighting scenes, check smart lock status, and adjust the thermostat from miles away over WhatsApp. IntegrationsSmart Home https://iopenclaw.net/blog/choosing-your-first-openclaw-skills https://iopenclaw.net/blog/choosing-your-first-openclaw-skills Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Skills are what turn OpenClaw from a chatbot into an assistant. Here's how to choose the first few without drowning in a catalogue of hundreds. SkillsGetting Started https://iopenclaw.net/blog/why-openclaw-weekly-releases-matter https://iopenclaw.net/blog/why-openclaw-weekly-releases-matter Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT OpenClaw ships stable releases almost weekly. Here's why that cadence is a feature, what tends to change, and how to stay current without breaking your setup. UpgradesMaintenance