> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bult.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenClaw template

We are excited to announce that OpenClaw is now officially available in the [bult.ai](http://bult.ai) Templates library!

### **What is OpenClaw?**

OpenClaw is an open-source, autonomous AI agent framework designed to connect Large Language Models (LLMs) directly to your daily messaging apps. It acts as your personal AI assistant, capable of executing real-world tasks directly from your chat interface.

With OpenClaw, you can automate a wide variety of workflows, including:

* Use it as your personal assistant across all of the major platforms
* Generating personalized morning briefings
* Reviewing GitHub pull requests
* Assisting with academic research and writing

### **Why run OpenClaw on [bult.ai](http://bult.ai)?**

Deploying OpenClaw via [bult.ai](http://bult.ai) removes the friction of complex setups and local hosting. By using our preconfigured template, you gain several advantages:

* Pre-Configured Setup: Launch instantly with a ready-to-use, preconfigured environment.
* Persistent Memory: Your AI agent retains context and memory across conversations.
* Always-On Cloud Assistant: [bult.ai](http://bult.ai) hosts your agent in the cloud, allowing it to monitor your accounts 24/7 and execute tasks via messaging apps without requiring your personal computer to stay powered on.

### **Prerequisites & Configuration**

To successfully deploy the OpenClaw template, you will need to configure the following environment variables during setup.

Note: OpenClaw uses Telegram as its default messaging interface, but it can be configured to work with other platforms like Slack.

| Environment Variable     | Description & Instructions                                                                                                                                    |
| :----------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| TELEGRAM\_BOT\_TOKEN     | The API token used to connect your agent to Telegram. You can generate this by messaging @BotFather directly on Telegram.                                     |
| OPENAI\_API\_KEY         | The API key for your chosen LLM provider. While OpenAI is used as an example, you can supply the API key for the specific model you wish to power your agent. |
| OPENCLAW\_GATEWAY\_TOKEN | A security token used to protect your gateway. You must generate a secure, random string consisting of exactly 32 characters for this value.                  |

Once these credentials are provided in your [bult.ai](http://bult.ai) deployment settings, your autonomous OpenClaw assistant will be live and ready to receive commands from your messaging app!