How-To Guides
Step-by-step tutorials to get the most out of your AI assistant
Easy15-20 minutes
How to Connect Gmail to Your AI Assistant (Complete Integration Guide)
Turn Gmail into an AI-powered inbox. Summarize threads, draft replies, auto-categorize messages, and search your email with natural language.
Easy20 minutes
How to Set Up an AI Email Assistant
Let your AI handle email drafts, sorting, and follow-ups so you can focus on what matters.
Easy15 minutes
How to Connect AI to Google Calendar with OpenClaw (2026)
Connect OpenClaw to Google Calendar: create events, check your schedule, and get reminders via WhatsApp or Telegram. Just say 'add meeting tomorrow at 3pm.'
Easy10 minutes
How to Build an AI Reminder System
Forget sticky notes. Tell your AI once and it'll remind you at the right time.
Easy15 minutes
How to Create an AI Research Assistant
Let AI search the web, summarize articles, and compile research for you.
Medium25 minutes
How to Set Up an AI Daily Briefing
Wake up to a personalized summary of your day - calendar, tasks, weather, news.
Medium30 minutes
How to Automate Social Media with AI
Draft posts, schedule content, and manage engagement without the grind.
Medium45 minutes
How to Control Your Smart Home with AI
Manage lights, thermostat, and devices through natural conversation.
Easy20 minutes
How to Build an AI Note-Taking System
Capture thoughts on the go. Let AI organize, tag, and find them later.
Medium30 minutes
How to Create an AI Meeting Notes Assistant
Never manually take notes again. Let AI capture, summarize, and track action items from every meeting.
Easy20 minutes
How to Build an AI Expense Tracker
Track expenses by texting your AI. No apps to open, no receipts to lose.
Medium25 minutes
How to Set Up an AI Travel Planner
Plan trips with AI. Research, book, and organize everything through conversation.
Easy15 minutes
How to Build an AI Personal CRM
Never forget a name, birthday, or conversation again. Let AI remember people for you.
Easy10 minutes
How to Create an AI Writing Assistant
Draft emails, articles, and documents faster. Let AI handle first drafts and editing.
Easy15 minutes
How to Summarize Podcasts and Videos with AI
Get the key points from any podcast or YouTube video in minutes, not hours.
Easy10 minutes
How to Build an AI Habit Tracker
Track habits by chatting with your AI. Get reminders, streaks, and accountability without another app.
Easy10 minutes
How to Practice Languages with AI
Get a conversation partner available 24/7. Practice speaking, get corrections, and build fluency.
Medium20 minutes
How to Organize Files with AI
Let AI sort, rename, and find your files. No more hunting through folders.
Easy15 minutes
How to Build an AI Reading List Manager
Save articles and books to read later. Get summaries and recommendations based on your interests.
Medium60-90 minutes
How to Self-Host Your Own AI Assistant
Complete technical guide to self-hosting an AI assistant. Choose your hardware, configure your server, and keep your data 100% private.
Medium2-4 hours (initial), ongoing refinement
How to Build Your Own Personal AI Assistant
Architecture guide for creating a customized AI assistant. Configure personality, add integrations, build custom skills, and create an AI that truly works for you.
Easy30-45 minutes
How to Run a Private ChatGPT: Complete Privacy Guide
Run your own private ChatGPT-like AI that keeps your data completely confidential. No cloud, no surveillance, full control.
Easy15-20 minutes
How to Use Claude API: Complete Beginner's Guide
Step-by-step guide to getting started with Anthropic's Claude API. From getting your API key to making your first call to building with OpenClaw.
Easy15-20 minutes
How to Set Up OpenClaw for Beginners (No Coding Required)
Complete beginner guide to getting your own AI assistant running. Step-by-step instructions anyone can follow.
Easy30-60 minutes
How to Run OpenClaw 24/7 (Always-On AI Assistant)
Keep your AI assistant running around the clock. Three methods from free to foolproof.
Easy45-60 minutes
How to Set Up OpenClaw on Mac Mini (Perfect Always-On Setup)
The ideal dedicated AI assistant setup. Buy once, runs forever, no monthly fees for hosting.
Easy30-45 minutes
Cheapest Way to Host OpenClaw 24/7 (Under $5/Month)
Get 24/7 AI assistant hosting for less than a coffee. Compare all options from free to premium.
Easy15-30 minutes
How to Set Up AI Pair Programming (2026 Guide)
Your AI coding partner that understands your entire codebase. Write better code, faster.
Medium30-45 minutes
How to Connect OpenClaw to Google Sheets (AI Spreadsheet Automation)
Turn Google Sheets into a powerful AI-driven database. Read, write, and automate spreadsheet workflows through natural conversation.
Advanced2-4 hours (assessment), 1-2 days (full deployment)
OpenClaw Enterprise Security & Compliance Guide (SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR)
Complete security and compliance guide for deploying OpenClaw in enterprise environments. Data privacy, on-premise deployment, audit logging, RBAC, and regulatory compliance.
Medium30-60 minutes for full configuration, 5 minutes for basics
How to Configure OpenClaw: Complete Settings Guide (2026)
Configure OpenClaw in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json: API keys, model providers, channels (WhatsApp/Telegram/Discord), security, and multi-agent routing. Copy-paste examples included.
Easy1-2 minutes
How to Update OpenClaw (3 Easy Methods)
Keep your AI assistant running the latest version. Three ways to update — from one-word commands to manual CLI.
Easy15-20 minutes
How to Deploy OpenClaw on Hostinger VPS (Step-by-Step Guide)
Set up your own 24/7 AI assistant on Hostinger VPS with one-click deployment. Connect Telegram, configure your LLM, and add skills.
Easy10-15 minutes
How to Deploy OpenClaw on DigitalOcean (One-Click Droplet Guide)
Spin up a secure, containerized OpenClaw instance on DigitalOcean in minutes. Connect Telegram, add skills, and chat with your AI from anywhere.
Medium30-60 minutes
How to Self-Host an LLM: Run AI Models on Your Own Hardware
Complete guide to running large language models locally. Llama, Mistral, Qwen, and other open-source models on your Mac, PC, or server — fully offline, zero API costs.
Easy0-10 minutes depending on method
Top 5 Ways to Install OpenClaw (2026 Guide)
The easiest way to install OpenClaw is OpenClaw Cloud at cloud.getopenclaw.ai — instant setup, no installation required. Or self-host via Docker, npm, Homebrew, or source.
Easy2 minutes
How to Change AI Model in OpenClaw (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini)
Switch AI models in OpenClaw with /model or edit openclaw.json. Supports Claude Opus, Sonnet, GPT-4, Gemini, MiniMax, and 20+ models. Change per-session or set a default.
Easy5 minutes to configure
Best AI Model for OpenClaw in 2026: Complete Comparison
Claude Sonnet 4 is best for coding, GPT-4 for creative writing, MiniMax M2.1 for budget use. Full model comparison with costs, speed, and use cases for OpenClaw.
Easy10 minutes
How to Connect OpenClaw to Google Calendar (2026 Guide)
Connect OpenClaw to Google Calendar: create events, check schedule, get reminders via WhatsApp or Telegram. Setup takes 10 minutes with the gog CLI.