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summary: "FAQ (concepts): what Clawdbot is and how it fits together"
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read_when:
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- You’re new and want the mental model
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- You’re not debugging a specific error
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---
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# FAQ (concepts)
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If you’re here because something’s broken, start with: [Troubleshooting](/help/troubleshooting).
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## What is Clawdbot?
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Clawdbot is a personal AI assistant you run on your own devices. It replies on the messaging surfaces you already use (WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Signal, iMessage, WebChat) and can also do voice + a live Canvas on supported platforms. The **Gateway** is the always‑on control plane; the assistant is the product.
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## What runtime do I need?
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Node **>= 22** is required. `pnpm` is recommended. Bun is **not recommended** for the Gateway.
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## What’s the recommended setup flow?
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Use the onboarding wizard:
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```bash
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clawdbot onboard --install-daemon
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```
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Then use:
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```bash
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clawdbot dashboard
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```
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