# OpenClaw Direct

> OpenClaw Direct is a managed hosting platform for OpenClaw - an open-source AI agent runtime that runs skills, connects to MCP servers, and operates inside chat tools like Telegram and Slack. This file is a curated map of the site's public documentation, marketing pages, and blog content for AI assistants and coding agents. See https://llmstxt.org/ for the spec.

## Product

- [About](https://openclaw.direct/about.md): OpenClaw.Direct is a managed hosting platform for OpenClaw, the open-source AI assistant. We handle setup, updates, and infrastructure.
- [Pricing](https://openclaw.direct/pricing.md): Simple, transparent pricing for OpenClaw.Direct managed AI assistant hosting. Plans start at $19/month.
- [MCP Guide](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide.md): Learn about Model Context Protocol (MCP) — what it is, how it works, and how to use it with your AI tools.
- [AI Fleet Management | Connect to OpenClaw with MCP](https://openclaw.direct/openclaw-mcp-integration.md): Use the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to manage your OpenClaw instances from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible AI tool. Provision, monitor, and control your fleet.
- [AI Automation FAQ](https://openclaw.direct/ai-automation-faq.md): Frequently asked questions about AI automation and OpenClaw.

## Discovery endpoints

- [OAuth Authorization Server Metadata](https://openclaw.direct/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server): RFC 8414 metadata for OAuth 2.0 endpoints (used by AI agents to authenticate).
- [OAuth Protected Resource Metadata](https://openclaw.direct/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource): RFC 9728 metadata describing the protected API resource.
- [MCP Server Card](https://openclaw.direct/.well-known/mcp.json): SEP-1649 server card describing OpenClaw's Model Context Protocol surface.

## Blog

- [Connecting OpenClaw to WhatsApp Will Ban Your Number in 24 Hours. The Telegram Setup Tutorials Don't Show You.](https://openclaw.direct/blog/whatsapp-ban-openclaw-telegram-setup.md): Why WhatsApp's ToS detection bans OpenClaw bots fast (Baileys is reverse-engineered), the 3-minute Telegram Bot API setup with BotFather, and a Signal/iMessage fallback for users who need them.
- [How to Structure Your AGENTS.md for OpenClaw](https://openclaw.direct/blog/how-to-structure-agents-md-for-openclaw.md): Learn how to structure your AGENTS.md file for OpenClaw using a three-layer architecture that routes your AI agent to the right context, skills, and workspaces.
- [How to Connect Google Workspace to OpenClaw](https://openclaw.direct/blog/connect-google-workspace-to-openclaw.md): Step-by-step tutorial to connect Gmail, Google Calendar, Drive, and Analytics to your OpenClaw AI agent. Covers OAuth setup, permissions, and automation.
- [How to Clone Any n8n Workflow From a YouTube Tutorial](https://openclaw.direct/blog/clone-n8n-workflow-from-youtube.md): Use Google AI Studio and Claude to clone any n8n workflow from a YouTube tutorial in minutes. Plus, learn when workflow automation falls short and agentic AI fits better.
- [5 Essential OpenClaw Skills for 2026](https://openclaw.direct/blog/best-openclaw-skills.md): From security vetting to daily briefings, these 5 OpenClaw skills transform your AI agent from a chatbot into a secure productivity system.
- [Why OpenClaw Doesn't Work (It's Not the Tool)](https://openclaw.direct/blog/why-openclaw-doesnt-work.md): 88% of organizations use AI but only 6% capture real value. The problem isn't OpenClaw — it's missing business systems. Here's how to fix that.
- [How to Automate Blog SEO With AI Agents](https://openclaw.direct/blog/automate-blog-seo-with-ai-agents.md): Learn how AI agents automate blog content creation, SEO optimization, and performance tracking. A step-by-step guide for agencies, businesses, and creators.
- [How One AI Agent Generated 250K Leads With Zero Ad Spend](https://openclaw.direct/blog/ai-agent-lead-generation-workflow.md): Learn how one AI agent generated 250,000 leads in 4 weeks with zero ad spend using orchestrated research, content, outreach, and AI-powered funnel nurturing.
- [AI Agent Safety Tips: What the OpenClaw Incident Taught Us](https://openclaw.direct/blog/ai-agent-safety-tips.md): An AI alignment expert's agent deleted 200+ emails after losing its safety instructions. Here are 3 practical AI agent safety tips to prevent the same mistake.
- [How To Schedule Your AI Agent With Cron Jobs 24/7](https://openclaw.direct/blog/schedule-ai-agent-cron-jobs-24-7.md): Learn how to schedule your AI agent to work 24/7 using cron jobs, heartbeats, and automations. Set up proactive monitoring and automated tasks in OpenClaw.
- [5 Free Tools That Make Your AI Agent Useful](https://openclaw.direct/blog/free-tools-that-make-openclaw-useful.md): Turn your OpenClaw from a chatbot into a 24/7 AI employee with these 5 free tools — voice messages, AI web search, Google Workspace, Notion, and Vercel.
- [How To Set Up OpenClaw To Post To Social Media](https://openclaw.direct/blog/how-to-set-up-openclaw-to-post-to-social-media.md): A step-by-step guide to connecting your OpenClaw agent to social media platforms using the GenViral skill and API. Create, schedule, and publish posts to Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, and more — autonomously.

## MCP Guide articles

- [How Does MCP Work? Architecture and Security Explained](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/model-context-protocol-architecture.md): MCP uses a Host-Client-Server architecture with JSON-RPC 2.0, OAuth 2.1 + PKCE auth, and 97M+ monthly SDK downloads. Learn how each layer works.
- [Model Context Protocol News and Updates (2026)](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/model-context-protocol-news.md): Latest MCP news: 2026 roadmap targets stateless transport and MCP Server Cards. 19,831+ servers indexed. Monthly updates on spec changes and platform support.
- [Why Your Team Needs an MCP Control Plane for AI Agents](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/mcp-control-plane-ai-agents.md): 93% of companies plan AI agent orchestration. MCP provides the control plane — logging, governance, and management for autonomous agents. The Kubernetes parallel.
- [AI Fleet Management: How to Control Multiple AI Assistants at Scale](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/ai-fleet-management.md): Enterprise AI agent spending hits $47B by 2026, but 98% of orgs report unsanctioned AI use. AI fleet management provides the MCP-powered control plane.
- [How to Connect Cursor and Windsurf to OpenClaw via MCP](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/cursor-windsurf-mcp-setup.md): Connect Cursor or Windsurf to OpenClaw via MCP with copy-paste JSON config. Manage AI instances without leaving your IDE. Setup takes under 2 minutes.
- [How to Use MCP with ChatGPT: Connect External Tools in Minutes](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/chatgpt-mcp-server-setup.md): Connect ChatGPT to external tools via MCP in minutes. Step-by-step setup guide covering Developer Mode, connector config, and OAuth for 900M weekly users.
- [How to Set Up MCP with Claude Desktop and Claude Code](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/claude-mcp-server-setup.md): Connect Claude Desktop or Claude Code to any MCP server in under 2 minutes. Step-by-step config, OAuth walkthrough, and troubleshooting for 18.9M Claude users.
- [MCP Examples: 10 Real-World Use Cases for AI Assistants](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/model-context-protocol-examples.md): Over 13,000 MCP servers exist. See 10 real-world examples of how teams use MCP to connect AI to databases, Git, Slack, and fleet management.
- [MCP Server vs AI Agent: What's the Difference?](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/mcp-server-vs-ai-agent.md): MCP servers expose tools via a standard protocol. AI agents reason and act autonomously. Learn how they complement each other — with comparison table, decision framework, and real-world examples.
- [What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A Practitioner's Guide](https://openclaw.direct/mcp-guide/what-is-model-context-protocol-mcp.md): MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard connecting AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT to external tools. 10,000+ servers, 97M monthly downloads. Learn how it works.

## AI Automation FAQ articles

- [What Is an OpenClaw Skill? A Complete Guide to Building Your Own](https://openclaw.direct/ai-automation-faq/what-is-an-openclaw-skill.md): OpenClaw skills are reusable markdown instruction files that teach your AI agent specific workflows. Learn how to create, organize, and integrate skills with MCP.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://openclaw.direct/privacy.md): Privacy Policy for OpenClaw.Direct - Learn how we collect, use, and protect your data.
- [Terms of Service](https://openclaw.direct/terms.md): Terms of Service for OpenClaw.Direct — the managed AI assistant hosting platform. Review our terms covering account usage, billing, data handling, and more.