Openclaw Control MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Openclaw Control in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add openclaw-control -- npx -y openclaw-control-mcp

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "openclaw-control": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "openclaw-control-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Openclaw Control MCP server do?

MCP server bridging Claude Code to the OpenClaw gateway management plane via JSON-RPC.

Is the Openclaw Control MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Openclaw Control 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 Control to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add openclaw-control -- npx -y openclaw-control-mcp

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