Troubleshooting OpenClaw: Common Issues and How to Fix Them
Every tool has its quirks. OpenClaw is powerful, but when something breaks, the error messages aren't always self-explanatory. This guide covers the most common issues users hit and how to resolve them fast. Installation Errors Node.js Version Mismatch OpenClaw requires Node.js 18+. If you see errors during installation: # Check your Node version node --version # If below 18, upgrade nvm install 20 nvm use 20 Using a Node version manager like nvm prevents conflicts with other projects requiring different versions. Permission Denied During Install On macOS or Linux, you might encounter permission errors: # Fix: Don't use sudo, use a Node version manager instead npm install -g openclaw # If permission denied, fix npm's default directory mkdir ~/.npm-global npm config set prefix '~/.npm-global' echo 'export PATH=~/.npm-global/bin:$PATH' >> ~/.bashrc source ~/.bashrc Installation Completes but Command Not Found After a successful install, running op...