> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://gnero.genetind.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# OpenClaw overview

> Start the OpenClaw 7-day tutorial, understand what you will build, and choose the right next step for setup and operations.

# OpenClaw overview

OpenClaw helps you run a personal AI assistant on your own infrastructure. This section is the fastest path from zero to a working assistant with memory, Skills, and scheduled automation.

<Info>
  This repository currently contains two tracks: the current `OpenClaw` tutorial and a preserved set of
  legacy `Trellis` workflow docs. If your goal is to deploy a personal AI assistant, start here.
</Info>

## What you will build

* A self-hosted AI assistant that runs on your own machine or server
* A persistent assistant with memory, personality, and scheduled checks
* A setup you can extend with Skills, tools, and custom workflows

## Before you start

* A Linux server or always-on machine is recommended
* An API key for the model provider you plan to use
* Telegram is the easiest chat channel if you want to follow the tutorial as written

## Follow the 7-day path

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Day 1: Meet OpenClaw" icon="sparkles" href="./day/1">
    Understand how a personal AI assistant differs from a normal chat app.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Day 2: Build in 10 minutes" icon="rocket" href="./day/2">
    Deploy the base system and send your first message.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Day 3: Give it a soul" icon="heart" href="./day/3">
    Define identity, tone, and long-term behavior.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Day 4: Connect tools and data" icon="plug" href="./day/4">
    Add channels, tools, and external context.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Day 5: Install Skills" icon="blocks" href="./day/5">
    Extend your assistant with reusable capabilities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Day 6: Configure heartbeat and memory" icon="clock-3" href="./day/6">
    Make the assistant proactive and persistent.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Day 7: Advanced workflows" icon="wrench" href="./day/7">
    Customize behavior, automation, and long-running routines.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Resources" icon="book-open" href="./resources">
    Jump to the main links for repository, community, Skills, and follow-up reading.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Recommended next step

If you are starting from scratch, go to [Day 1: Meet OpenClaw](./day/1). If you already know why you want a personal AI assistant, skip to [Day 2: Build in 10 minutes](./day/2).