OpenClaw Mastery
Set up OpenClaw with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and free local models. 8 hands-on lessons with real commands, cost math, and provider migration.
Anthropic just pulled the rug on OpenClaw’s Claude subscription access. Hundreds of thousands of developers woke up to error messages. But here’s what most people are missing: this is actually the push OpenClaw needed to become a truly multi-provider tool — and the developers who set it up right will spend less money and have more flexibility than before.
This course walks you through the complete OpenClaw setup, from first install to a production-ready multi-provider configuration. Every lesson gives you commands to copy, prompts to paste, and real cost math so you know exactly what you’re spending. By the end, you’ll have OpenClaw running with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, AND a free local model — with the ability to switch between them in seconds.
No hand-waving, no theory lectures. Open your terminal, follow along, and build something real.
What You'll Learn
- Implement a complete OpenClaw setup on macOS, Linux, or Windows
- Apply API key authentication to connect OpenClaw to Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and local models
- Calculate monthly AI costs and apply budget controls for each provider
- Design SOUL.md and AGENTS.md configurations for custom coding workflows
- Execute provider migrations without losing workspace settings or memory
After This Course, You Can
What You'll Build
Course Syllabus
Prerequisites
- Basic terminal/command line experience
- An account with at least one AI provider (Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini)
Who Is This For?
- Developers who use OpenClaw and need to reconfigure after Anthropic's Claude subscription changes
- Software engineers evaluating OpenClaw as their AI coding assistant
- Teams standardizing on OpenClaw who need multi-provider resilience
- Developers who want to reduce AI API costs without sacrificing coding quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need programming experience?
You should be comfortable with a terminal and running commands. No coding required — this course is about using OpenClaw, not building it.
Which AI providers do I need?
At least one: Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini. The course covers all three plus free local models. You can follow along with whichever you have.
How much will API costs be during the course?
Under $2 total if you use Gemini Flash or local models. Lesson 6 covers cost tracking before you spend anything significant.
Is this about OpenClaw the coding agent or the chat app?
Both — OpenClaw is a unified AI agent that handles coding, chat, automation, and more. This course focuses on setup, providers, and developer workflows.
