OpenClaw MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install OpenClaw in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add openclaw -e OPENCLAW_URL=... -e OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN=... -- npx -y openclaw-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openclaw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openclaw-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENCLAW_URL": "...",
        "OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add openclaw -e OPENCLAW_URL=... -e OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN=... -- docker run -i --rm -e OPENCLAW_URL -e OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN ghcr.io/freema/openclaw-mcp:1.8.0

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openclaw": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "OPENCLAW_URL",
        "-e",
        "OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN",
        "ghcr.io/freema/openclaw-mcp:1.8.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "OPENCLAW_URL": "...",
        "OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the OpenClaw MCP server do?

Delegate tasks to OpenClaw AI assistant agents with sync and async tools.

Is the OpenClaw MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does OpenClaw run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add OpenClaw to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add openclaw -e OPENCLAW_URL=... -e OPENCLAW_GATEWAY_TOKEN=... -- npx -y openclaw-mcp

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