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autClaw is a self-hosted bot and plugin runtime platform. After you deploy it on Linux or Docker, you can connect IM accounts, install plugins, and handle messages, payment events, HTTP routes, and scheduled tasks from the web console.

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What is autClaw?

autClaw is designed for local deployment, persistent data, and extensible plugins. The Docker image provides a stable runtime base. By default, the app, frontend assets, plugin directory, and runtime dependencies are persisted under /opt/autclaw. If Docker is ready, follow How to deploy autClaw with Docker to start the service.

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Key facts

ItemFact
Default port8200
Default persistent directory/opt/autclaw
Plugin languagesJavaScript, Python
Common triggersrule, event, router, cron
Official imagenolan1121953/autclaw:latest
Common deployment environmentsLinux, Feiniu OS (FNOS), Synology DSM

Deploy autClaw

Start the official Docker image and open http://SERVER_IP:8200.

Upgrade and restart

Use online updates or pull a new image without losing the runtime directory.

Plugin SDK

Write JavaScript or Python plugins that read message context and send replies.

Media sending

Send images, voice, video, files, and mixed messages.

FAQ

Check ports, directories, system support, and upgrade paths quickly.

Platform comparison

Compare autClaw, AstrBot, and autMan (fanli) by workflow and use case.

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Common commands

# Start
docker run -d --name autclaw --restart unless-stopped --network bridge \
  -p 8200:8200 \
  -v /opt/autclaw:/opt/autclaw \
  nolan1121953/autclaw:latest

# View logs
docker logs -f autclaw

# Upgrade autClaw
# Open "System upgrade" in the top-right corner of the web console,
# or send this command in an IM channel: update
autClaw currently focuses on standalone Linux package startup and Docker shell + Linux package startup. Windows is not supported.

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Common questions

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Does autClaw support Windows?

No. The current docs target Linux and Docker deployments.

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Where are plugins and the database stored by default?

They all live under /opt/autclaw, including the database, plugin/, dist/, envs/mise, and envs/packages.

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Which page should I read first?

Start with How to deploy autClaw with Docker, then read runtime directories and paths, and finish with the plugin SDK overview.

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Next steps

Last modified on June 3, 2026