How to Run Your First OpenClaw Agent in the Cloud with FlashClaw
Getting OpenClaw running locally has always required a non-trivial amount of setup — installing dependencies, configuring models, managing environment variables, and keeping the stack running reliably. With the launch of FlashClaw today, there’s now a one-click cloud path that skips all of that. This guide walks you through getting your first OpenClaw agent running in the cloud using FlashClaw, from account creation to your first autonomous workflow. What You’ll Need A FlashClaw account (sign up at flashclaw.dev) An API key for your preferred AI model (OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI Grok, or others supported by OpenClaw) A workflow idea — even something simple like “monitor a URL and summarize changes daily” works perfectly for a first test Time required: 10–15 minutes for your first deployment. ...