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Onboarding

From install to running agent in minutes. Two paths: Mom Setup (full web wizard, ~4 min) or Quick Install (CLI only, ~2 min). Both are localhost-first with safe defaults.

Two Install Modes

When you run bash scripts/install.sh, an interactive prompt appears with two options. Both auto-detect Node 22, validate disk space (1GB min), install Playwright, run doctor diagnostics, install a background service, and verify /health.

#ModeCommandTimeOnboarding
1Mom Setup (Full)bash scripts/install.sh~4 minWeb wizard opens in browser
2Quick Install (CLI)bash scripts/install.sh --quick~2 minNon-interactive CLI in terminal

Piped/scripted runs default to Full (backward-compatible). Use --dry-run for pre-flight validation. Port conflicts are auto-remapped. After a Quick install, add the portal anytime: npm run build:web.

Step 1: Install ClawMagic

Option A: One-liner (recommended)

curl -fsSL https://clawmagic.ai/install.sh | bash

Auto-installs Node.js if missing, clones the repo to ~/clawmagic, and runs the full installer. Respects CLAWMAGIC_HOME and CLAWMAGIC_BRANCH env vars.

Option B: Manual clone

git clone https://github.com/clawmagic/clawmagic.git ~/clawmagic
cd ~/clawmagic
bash scripts/install.sh

Step 2: Choose Install Mode

The interactive prompt appears. Press 1 (or Enter) for Mom Setup, or 2 for Quick Install. Pass --quick to skip the prompt.

The installer runs automatically: installs Node.js 20+ (if needed), npm install, builds packages, installs Playwright Chromium, runs doctor checks, installs the gateway daemon (macOS launchd / Linux systemd), and verifies /health.

Step 3a: Mom Setup (Web Portal Wizard)

After install, the browser opens automatically to http://127.0.0.1:18790/. Everything runs locally on your machine.

  1. Create a portal password — Minimum 10 characters. Hashed with scrypt. Protects your local portal.
  2. Security acknowledgement — Confirm you understand ClawMagic can run commands on your computer.
  3. Choose QuickStart or Advanced — QuickStart takes ~5 min (skips optional steps). Advanced gives full control.
  4. Connect your AI provider — Add an API key for any supported provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, and more), select a model, test the connection. 3-category model recommendations: best for general use, best for coding, most affordable.
  5. Create your agent — Name, primary goal, autonomy preference (ask-first / balanced / autonomous), top 3 tools.
  6. Security validation — Confirms auth is set up, approvals are enabled. Three-check gate.
  7. Plugins & channels (Advanced only) — Activate plugins, set heartbeat interval, connect messaging channels (Slack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp), GitHub integration.
  8. Review & go — Confirm settings, then start your agent. Redirected to coaching chat. Agent is live.

Step 3b: Quick Install (CLI Onboarding)

CLI onboarding runs automatically after the health check passes. No browser needed.

node apps/cli/dist/main.js onboard --non-interactive --accept-risk --flow quickstart

Applies safe defaults headlessly. Summary prints in terminal showing the healthcheck URL, service controls, and a reminder to add the web portal later with npm run build:web.

What the Installer Does (39 Items)

The full onboarding covers 8 phases with 39 verified items. All pass on a clean install.

PhaseItemsCovers
1. Installation6Install script, npm build, Playwright, doctor checks, daemon, Docker
2. Portal Auth2Password creation (scrypt), session management
3. Onboarding Wizard13Security ack, provider key, agent persona, plugins, channels, review
4. Post-Wizard2Coaching chat, shell completions
5. Config & Env4.env.example, non-interactive mode, CLI reconfigure, upgrade script
6. Security2Encrypted credential cache, master key backup
7. UX4Preloaded prompts, setup status page, model recommendations, hosted install URL
8. Audit Hardening6Step ordering, validate-before-write, provider verification, model guardrail

Wizard Steps in Detail

The onboarding wizard walks through these steps in order. QuickStart auto-skips optional steps. Step-jumping is blocked server-side.

StepQuickStartDetails
Security AckRequiredPromptCard confirms risk understanding. Server validates riskAcknowledged.
Flow ChoiceRequiredQuickStart (~5 min) or Advanced (full control).
WelcomeRequiredConfirm readiness. Shows estimated time and progress bar.
Provider Key + ModelRequiredAdd API key via Secrets. Test connection. Server verifies key server-side.
Agent PersonaRequiredName, primary goal, autonomy pref, top 3 tools. Maps to agent contract.
Security ValidationRequiredValidates auth, approvals enabled, allow_no_auth disabled.
PluginsSkippedFree plugins pre-checked. Paid toggleable. Server auto-activates free.
HeartbeatSkipped6 interval options (5m to daily). Sets autonomous check-in frequency.
Google BrainSkippedAuto-skipped Phase 1. Users configure from Settings later.
ChannelsSkippedSlack, Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp. Inline setup with server-side validation.
GitHubSkippedConnect/Skip. Server validates PAT before connected mode.
Contract ReviewRequiredReview agent contract. Edit before commit. Confirm all settings.
CompletionRequiredApplies config, creates backup cron, summary card, What's Next actions.

Server Provider Install Methods

These are not shown to end users. Hosting partners use these via their own deployment pipeline. See /docs/deployment.

MethodCommandUse Case
Pre-built Dockerdocker pull ghcr.io/clawmagic/clawmagic:latestServer providers, production
Docker (Local Build)docker compose up --build -dCustom images, development
npm Globalnpm install -g clawmagicCLI power users, CI/CD
Pre-built TarballDownload from GitHub ReleasesOffline/airgapped environments
Prebuilt Flagbash scripts/install.sh --prebuiltOne-command prebuilt setup

CLI Commands

# Non-interactive onboarding (used by Quick Install)
clawmagic onboard --non-interactive --accept-risk --flow quickstart

# Full non-interactive with all options
clawmagic onboard --non-interactive --accept-risk \
  --provider openai --model gpt-4o \
  --agent-name "My Agent" --autonomy balanced \
  --goal "Help me with daily tasks" \
  --heartbeat-interval 30m --json

# Reconfigure specific sections
clawmagic configure --section provider,security,plugins

# Doctor checks with auto-fix
clawmagic doctor --fix

# Shell completions (bash/zsh/fish)
clawmagic completions install

# Upgrade to latest version
bash scripts/upgrade.sh

Security During Onboarding

  • Portal password: Min 10 chars, scrypt hash, rate-limited (10/min), strength meter in web UI.
  • Credential cache: Runtime cache encrypted with AES-256-GCM. No plaintext on disk.
  • Master key backup: SHA-256 fingerprint (16 hex chars) shown on setup status page. Encrypted backup with user passphrase available.
  • Step ordering enforced: Server validates step sequence. 409 on out-of-order attempts. No step-jumping.
  • Provider validation: Server-side provider test via aiFetchModels(). Persists providerVerifiedAt with 10-min recency window.
  • Model guardrail: On completion, if model is empty, sets to best-effort default. Provider key existence is a hard gate.

After Onboarding

  • Coaching chat: Auto-redirect with 8s countdown. "Start Working on My Goal" suggests first task.
  • Setup status page: /app/setup-status with animated progress bar, full checklist, READY/ACTION REQUIRED badges, and Fix buttons.
  • Re-run onboarding: Available from setup status page. Resets wizard state.
  • Add portal after Quick install: npm run build:web, then open http://127.0.0.1:18790/.

Environment Variables

The .env.example file contains 33+ CLAWMAGIC_* variables across 8 sections. All are commented with types and defaults. See /docs/environment for the full reference.

# Key environment variables
CLAWMAGIC_HOME=~/clawmagic          # install directory
CLAWMAGIC_ALLOW_NO_AUTH=true        # localhost dev only
CLAWMAGIC_BRANCH=main               # git branch for install