openclaw-master-skills/skills/openclaw-docker-setup

OpenClaw Docker Setup

Install a fully isolated, production-ready OpenClaw instance inside Docker on macOS — from zero to running in one session.

What This Skill Does

Guides you through installing and configuring a Dockerized OpenClaw instance, including:

• Pulling the official image from GHCR
• Launching a named, isolated container with proper security settings
• Pairing your browser to the dashboard
• Configuring a Discord channel
• (Optional) Gmail via Himalaya — with full attachment support
• (Optional) Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar via gog

Supports multiple instances on the same machine. The skill auto-detects existing containers and suggests the next free name and port.

Requirements

• macOS (Intel or Apple Silicon)
• Docker Desktop installed and running
• Claude Code CLI (if using Claude Max/Pro subscription)

Installation

Copy this skill to your OpenClaw shared skills directory:

gh repo clone chunhualiao/openclaw-skill-docker-setup ~/.openclaw/skills/openclaw-docker-setup

Or install via ClawhHub:

clawhub install openclaw-docker-setup

Usage

Once installed, trigger the skill by saying to your OpenClaw agent:

• "Install OpenClaw in Docker"
• "Set up a dockerized OpenClaw instance"
• "I want to run OpenClaw isolated in Docker"

The agent will walk you through the full setup interactively.

References

• Pitfalls and Solutions — 14+ real-world issues documented with fixes
• Gmail Setup via Himalaya — email with attachment support
• Google Drive Setup via gog — Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar

Why Docker?

Running OpenClaw in Docker provides:

• Isolation — separate config, credentials, and data from your host
• Multiple instances — run a personal instance, a demo instance, and a work instance simultaneously
• Security — --cap-drop=ALL limits container privileges
• Portability — same setup works on any Mac

License

MIT